56yrs (She/Her) From $35/hour
Hi, I have several years of babysitting experience and am available weekend evenings to help you out. I am punctual, reliable and have all check in place. I love art and craft and reading stories...
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21yrs (She/Her) From $25/hour
Hi! My name is Anastazia, I'm 20 years old and a full - time university student. On my university holidays, I babysit for some extra income. I am open and kind, I love children and grew up wit...
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Finding a good sitter is not an easy task, the following articles 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.
What age is too young (or too old) for a child to need a sitter? And how old should a sitter be? The following articles offer recommendations for sitter and child ages depending on the job requirements.
One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. The following articles 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.
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The responsibilities your sitter has while on the job should be agreed to beforehand so everyone’s expectations are met. The following articles can help you to decide what’s right for you.
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Great sitters will become part of the family before long so it’s important to treat them well.
Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In these articles, 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.
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