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Karissa Jones

Karissa Jones
Texarkana, TX

Activity summary

Member since: May 2023

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $13/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $13 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • Water safety training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 25 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Shanna Pops
Texarkana, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2023

Nanny $50/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 11 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 35 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Graduate from high school 12 grade, and CPR certified and first aid, just was working at a daycare center four an half months now getting ready to go to school for culinary i love cooking difference food

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video

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Olivia Washington

Olivia Washington
Texarkana, TX

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Responsible babysitter

Hi! I’m olivia and I’m a babysitter I’ve had experience with all ages between 2-11 and I would love to help you out!

Babysitter $8/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’m a high school student, I play sports and I’m very active at school

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Cooking

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Kailee Virginia Restelle

Kailee Virginia Restelle
Texarkana, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2023

Welcome message:

Hey my names Kailee , I’m 19 & I absolutely love kids , I’ll keep them active and running around there will never be a dull moment always having fun

Babysitter $10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Sam Ruetz

Sam Ruetz
Nash, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Nanny and Homeschool Teacher

Hi Friends! My name is Sam Ruetz and I am a current Junior at Southern Arkansas University. I am currently studying Elementary Education and I also have years of experience in childcare, special education, and tutoring.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Nash for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a junior at Southern Arkansas University finishing up my elementary education degree! I am originally from Arizona where I did a few years of full time nannying. I am the oldest of four kids and have experience caring for up to twelve children at once! I also supervised a day care for just under a year. I am CPR certified in infants, children and adults. I am happy to provide a resume and references. I also own a homeschooling business in which I specialize in tutoring!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Shannon Elizabeth Lindsey

Shannon Elizabeth Lindsey
Texarkana, AR

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2026

Welcome message:

Hello! I’m Shannon Lindsey, an 18-year-old who loves working with kids and helping them learn, play, and feel supported every day pets too!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $9/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Pet sitting $5 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes

Dog walking $5 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 6 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am an experienced childcare provider currently / had working in a Montessori school and a daycare setting, where I support children’s development through structured learning and nurturing care. I have training in both Montessori and general childcare environments, allowing me to adapt to different learning styles and age groups. I am currently enrolled at Bryant & Stratton College, working toward my Child Development Associate (CDA) certification to further strengthen my skills in early childhood education. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, cooking, and engaging in creative activities like crafting. I also enjoy staying active through horseback riding and spending time relaxing with movies. These interests help me connect with children through a variety of fun, safe, and enriching activities.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Trinitee Noel

Trinitee Noel
Texarkana, AR

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2023

Welcome message:

I'm reliable, responsible, honest, and caring I’ve been an elderly caregiving for 3 years. I’ve been watching children for 12 years. Currently working at the hospital as a nurse assistant.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 11 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 25 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Trinitee For Free

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Trinity Seat

Trinity Seat
Texarkana, AR

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Welcome message:

Highly skilled with childcare as well as dog watching. Physical fit and good at listening. Flexible with hours and days. 2 years of babysitting experience including but not limited to household chores and duties. Compassionate and responsible seeking to give excellent childcare/household help.

Babysitter, Parent helper $9/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $8 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I’m 18 and currently a senior in high school, I’m very active within my school and community. I dance on the Arkansas high redline team. I participate in the HOSA program(job shadowing at the hospital). Academics: As and Bs

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Miki Bragg

Miki Bragg
Texarkana, AR

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Welcome message:

I enjoy being with kids. I love babies, too. I am used to taking care of my nieces and nephew. I enjoy babysitting at church. I do fun activities, read to them, playing there imagination games, I can change diapers, feeding children, etc. It usually doesn't take long for children to get use to me.

Babysitter $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Care for twins/multiples

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 11 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Writing

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Tracy Morine
Texarkana, AR

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2023

Babysitter $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texarkana for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 49 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am CPR certified..I am a licensed fostercare mom over 2 years.Ive homeschooled my own children and several friends children also.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts

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Babysitting Pay Rates Texarkana, TX, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Texarkana babysitters are paid an average of $17.22 per hour as of July 2026, which is 2.7% lower than the Texan average of $17.70, and 7.6% lower than the United States average of $18.63. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Texarkana.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Texarkana:
$15.65 $17.22 $18.78
Texas:
$16.09 $17.70 $19.31
United States:
$16.94 $18.63 $20.33

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In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.

When to hire a babysitter

Every family is different and so are the requirements for hiring a babysitter. In this section, we explore the many factors that can influence when, and how often, you choose to hire a babysitter so you can have a better idea of what may be best for your family.

How to find a good babysitter

Often the biggest challenge with hiring a babysitter is finding good candidates, to begin with. In this section, we reveal many secrets that you can use to attract the best local babysitters, we also explore alternatives to hiring babysitters that you may not have considered.

What makes a good babysitter

Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.

Babysitter interview tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.

Babysitter pay

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.