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Immanuel Shin

Immanuel Shin
Kleinburg Station, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Expert Care for Your Little Ones: Lifeguard-Trained Babysitter at Your Service!

I’m excited to introduce myself as a passionate and dedicated babysitter with a strong background in working with children. Here’s a bit about why I love babysitting, my skills, and my experience:

Why I Love Babysitting: I genuinely enjoy spending time with children. Every day is a new adventure filled with laughter and creativity. I love creating a safe and fun environment where kids can explore, learn, and grow. Watching them develop new skills and confidence is incredibly rewarding.

My Skills

Safety First: As a certified lifeguard, I prioritize safety in all activities. I’m trained in first aid and CPR, ensuring peace of mind for parents. Engaging Activities: I have a knack for organizing fun and educational activities that keep children entertained while fostering their development. Strong Communication: I believe in maintaining open communication with both children and parents to ensure everyone’s needs are met.

Experience

Lifeguard: I have extensive experience supervising children and adults in various aquatic environments, teaching them the importance of safety and swimming skills. Babysitting: I have been a babysitter for two years, caring for children of different ages. This experience has equipped me with the ability to handle a wide range of situations with patience and understanding. Swim Instructor: For three months, I worked as a swim instructor, teaching kids essential swimming techniques and water safety in a fun and engaging way.

Babysitter, Nanny $21/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

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I'm available for:

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

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • 9 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

Lifesaving Society Canada - Bronze Cross/Medallion, National Lifeguard - Pool

Canadian Red Cross - Babysitting Certification

Lifesaving Society - Standard First Aid

Lifesaving Society - Airway Management

Jeff Elis - International Lifeguard (Provided by Canada's Wonderland)

Lifesaving Society: CPR-C (though not fully certified, I do have experience and training on performing CPR on infants)

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Katerina K

Katerina K
Richmond Hill, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Reliable and Fun Babysitting

Hey there! My name is Katerina, and I recently graduated high school with honours. I'm looking for opportunities to babysit throughout the summer and during holidays. I provide much more than just babysitting, including arts and crafts, creative play, tutoring, outdoor excursions, etc. I've worked with children for many years - check out my credentials to learn more!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Richmond Hill 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

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Russian

I've worked with kids in gymnastics coaching for 5 years, and have experience with young children among family friends. I took babysitting and home alone courses, as well as CPR training. I provide arts and crafts activities as well as tutoring if necessary. I graduated high school as an honours student and am eager to attend McMaster University for Health Sciences in the fall.

My skills and interests:

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

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Jolie Trang
Vaughan, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

hello there!

Hi there! I am currently in university studying social work. I have some experience working within schools. I am a very creative and talkative person who loves to spend time with kids and get their imagination and creativity going. I have outside experience in babysitting children for family and family friends. I can clean and help out in whatever I can. I also have experience with pets, especially if any household has them.

Babysitter

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking

  • 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 pets)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

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Stephanie Nebonta
Vaughan, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Babysitter $16.50/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on small animals)

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

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Vaughan 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
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 7 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I'm a hardworking, disciplined and trustworthy high school student, I'm an only child but i have A LOT of experience from my baby and teen cousins. Like i said before I'm currently in high school gr.11, in Gr.9 i got CPR certified and first aid but I lost the card unfortunately, so if it's need as proof of being certified then I'll ask my gym teacher if i can get another one. let me know if you have any questions.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

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Tyresha B
Brampton, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Full-time daycare
    • Part-time daycare

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Dog sitting $22 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $25 / hour

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

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Brampton 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

My credentials

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

  • 11 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 11 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 26 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Swimming
  • Animals
  • Writing

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Fakuny Gwen Gucela

Fakuny Gwen Gucela
Mississauga, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $18/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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Dog walking $20 / 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 pets)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

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 Mississauga 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
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Tagalog

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Writing

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Sumanjeet Kaur
Mississauga, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Passionate caregiver

I have been living in Canada since 2022.i am 25 years old. current enrolled in early childhood education.

Babysitter, Parent helper $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Mississauga 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 26 years old
    • Police check
    • Languages I can speak: English and Hindi

I am student who is currently enrolled in early childhood education.i have looking for job to handling my expenses.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Cooking
  • Computers

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Fahima Nakhuda
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Last seen: 4 days ago Member since: Nov 2025

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

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Oprah Otchere

Oprah Otchere
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

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Shirley Lum
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Kind, Caring, Enthusiastic, Emotionally Available, Trustworthy, Reliable

Hi, I’m Shirley! I provide a stable, thoughtful, and reliable presence for busy, high-demand households. While new to nannying, I’ve worked with children in structured educational programs teaching early academics, financial literacy, and providing emotional support. I’m patient, intelligent, and emotionally aware — calm under pressure and adaptable to each child’s needs. Growing up caring for my two younger sisters taught me empathy, patience, and flexibility, which shape my approach to childcare: with warmth, attentiveness, and calm. I tailor my care to each child’s personality, helping them feel safe, seen, and supported. I offer a discreet, respectful presence that blends into your family’s rhythm. I don’t smoke, drink, or use social media on the job, and I take pride in showing up early, staying present, and treating every home and child with care and dignity.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel within Toronto 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
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Mandarin

Graduated high school with high grades!

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

Contact Shirley For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Toronto, ON, Canada (Updated 8 Nov 2025)

Toronto babysitters are paid an average of $22.11 per hour as of November 2025, which is 8.2% higher than the Ontario average of $20.44, and 10.1% higher than the Canadian average of $20.09. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Toronto.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Toronto:
$20.10 $22.11 $24.12
Ontario:
$18.58 $20.44 $22.30
Canada:
$18.26 $20.09 $21.91

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Why hire a babysitter

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.