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Fabiana

Fabiana
Mississauga, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Need a Babysitter?

Hey its Fabi! I’m a Redcross trained babysitter with previous experience sitting for toddlers and school-age kids! I love babysitting and its a great way for me to save for university. I do most of my work during the summer, and I also play rep softball so my availability varies. También soy Venezolana, entonces si necesitas alguien que habla español, no dudes en contactarme! Contact me if you have any questions!

Babysitter $15/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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Water safety training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

In the past I’ve worked with children of family friends and pets of family friends as well. I completed the Red Cross babysitter course meaning I have training in CPR, First Aid, and using EpiPens.

My skills and interests:

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

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Vincia Pinto

Vincia Pinto
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Last seen: 2 days ago Member since: Aug 2025

Working with children

My name Is Vincia Pinto and my hobbies are reading, listening to music, going out for walks and photography. I love working with children because ever since I was little, I have always wanted to become a kindergarten teacher. I love interacting with children and listening to what they say. I look foward to meeting you and babysitting your child.

Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-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

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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)
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I study at George Brown college for early childhood education. I have experienced working with children. When I was In elementary school, I would help the kindergartens, grades ones and twos. I would help them get ready for recess time, getting them ready for home time and helped them work on their worksheets. I assisted the grades ones and twos with their reading and helped them with their work. When I was In grade 12, I did my co-op placement In a grade three class. I assisted them with their work, sometimes I took them out for recess, led them back to their class and I helped some of the children with their reading. I did my first placement over the summer last year and I did my placement In a preschool room. I assisted with various routines and transitions like cleaning the tables, setting out the beds, sweeping the floor, serving the children food and getting the children ready to go outside.

I did my second placement In a school age classroom over the fall semester of last year and I did my third placement In a toddler room over the winter semester of this year. I would assist In preparing the snacks with the ece teachers, do attendance when It was lunch time and snack time like calling out the children's names to make sure they were In the room, supervising the children when It was recess time, planning activities for the children, signing out the children at the end of the day when their parents would come pick them up. For my third placement, I would plan activities for the children, write the number of children that were In the room and out of the room when their parents would come pick them up, serve them lunch and snack, set out their beds and help them go to sleep.

I did my fourth placement In a kindergarten room over the spring semester and I would help the children with their work, helping them get ready for lunch recess time, supervising them during lunch recess, lead them to their other classes, planned activities, preparing snack for afterschool, taking attendance when they would finish school, making sure all of the children had snack and announcing to the children how many minutes until when snack time would be over, taking the snack cart to the kitchen, taking attendance when the children were lined up to go outside for the end of the day and outside and signing them out when their parents would come pick them up.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Computers

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Jayakrishnan Kovilakam

Jayakrishnan Kovilakam
Bowmanville, ON

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Hi there

Hello, I’m Jayakrishnan I’m a 25 years old student that has a love for children. I’ve had quite a number of babysitting experiences as I have a 4 nephews and I look after them. I am a kind, caring and supportive person that always puts the interest of people especially little kids first. You can be a hundred percent assured that the safety and priority of your child comes first to me.

Babysitter $20/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
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Bowmanville 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
  • 8 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 26 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Hindi, and Tamil
    • Email verified

Completed animation and graphic Design

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Adaobi Nnebe

Adaobi Nnebe
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Last seen: 1 day ago Member since: Aug 2025

Experienced and Reliable Childcare Provider | Certified in First Aid & CPR | Passionate About Early Childhood Development

Hello My name is Adaobi , and I’m a dedicated childcare provider with over three years of experience working with children from infancy through early school age. I’m passionate about creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported. Whether I’m helping with school readiness, planning creative activities, or simply providing a comforting presence, I always bring patience, reliability, and care to every family I work with. I’m also certified in First Aid and CPR, so safety is always a top priority. I would love the opportunity to bring my skills and energy to a family that values dependable, nurturing care.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20/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)

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

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Toronto 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • 28 years old
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a compassionate and dependable childcare professional with over three years of experience supporting children in both home and classroom environments. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in International Law & Diplomacy from Babcock University and am certified in Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C through Heaven Can Wait.

My background includes working as an Early Childhood Assistant and private caregiver, where I developed strong skills in child development, routine management, age-appropriate learning, and behavioral guidance. I am trained to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations and am committed to creating safe, engaging, and nurturing spaces where children can thrive.

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Manvi Rajpoot

Manvi Rajpoot
Mississauga, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Loving and reliable care for your little ones both kids and pets

I am reliable, patient and attentive person. I would love to help care for your family - both human and furry. I love to cook so yes u can expect a hot meal once you're back home too.

Babysitter, Parent helper $22/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
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel within 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
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 33 years old
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Hindi
    • Email verified

I am a pharmacy graduate with master's in MBA .had many kids in home and neighborhood whom I have been trusted with for caring hourly and day basis. I am a responsible and loving person. Caring comes naturally to me. I am also a proud dog mom to my 4 baby girls.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Shawn Hutchinson
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Last seen: 2 days ago Member since: Aug 2025

Hi Everyone

I look forward to working, for you and haveing a nice day.

Babysitter $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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

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

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from 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
  • 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:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • 47 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Shawn For Free

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Jouelle Grant

Jouelle Grant
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

I’m a 15 year old babysitting

My name is Jouelle I’m a big sister to 7 siblings and have been babysitting them since I was 10. I’m kind caring and have a lot of patience and love being around kids.

Babysitter, Nanny $16/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary 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:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming

Contact Jouelle For Free

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Hitanshi Bhirud
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Fun and engaging babysitter ready to take care of your family

Hello Parents!

My name is Hitanshi Bhirud, and I am an enthusiastic babysitter ready to provide exceptional care for your children. I have developed a deep understanding of children's needs and how to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for them.

I am certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring your child's safety is always my top priority. I love engaging kids in creative activities, educational games, and outdoor adventures that not only entertain but also help them learn and grow.

I am available for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate your busy schedule. Whether you need regular childcare or occasional help, I am here to support your family.

Feel free to reach out to discuss your needs and how I can assist you. I look forward to meeting you and your wonderful children!

Best regards,
Hitanshi

Babysitter, Parent helper $18/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 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 special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-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:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Hindi
    • Email verified

I am a 21 yr old female who just graduated from a diploma in marketing. Along that I am a big sister to my brother who is 8 yrs younger than me. And I have been babysitting him eversince he was born.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Hitanshi For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Shamari Joseph

Shamari Joseph
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Babysitter $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Foreign languages

Contact Shamari For Free

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Childcare

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Florence Nightingale Boateng
Toronto, ON

Activity summary

Last seen: 3 days ago Member since: Jun 2024

Where fun and safety goes hand in hand.

Hello, I am Florence, I’m 16 years old, have lots of experience with kids, I love kids and kids love me.

Babysitter, Parent helper $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Toronto 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 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have one year experience with kids, I have babysit my neighbours kids, volunteered at topcliff public school to help with kids. Have a certificate of CPR and first aid. I love kids.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Florence For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Babysitting Pay Rates Whitby, ON, Canada (Updated 31 Aug 2025)

Whitby babysitters are paid an average of $20.23 per hour as of August 2025, which is 5.1% higher than the Ontario average of $19.25, and 9.1% higher than the Canadian average of $18.54. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Whitby:
$15.00 $20.23 $30.00
Ontario:
$2.00 $19.25 $50.00
Canada:
$1.00 $18.54 $50.00

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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.