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Dejah Smith

Dejah Smith
Vienna, VA

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Hi I'm Dejah a babysitter looking for work after school hours

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter $6.50/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $5 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $10 / 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)

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 a few suburbs/towns away from Vienna 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

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
    • First aid training for babies
  • 3 years 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
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I'm in Langley High School's chamber choir, I auditioned for the voice unfortunately I didn't make it. I'm the daughter of a chef and I grew up cooking.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Cooking

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Erica Ross
Washington, DC

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter $19/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

Pet sitting $19 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

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

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

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 30 years old
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have worked in childcare for nearly 3 years as a part-time preschool teacher at a Jewish Community Center Preschool. I have a lot of experience with children and pets, and love providing care for them. I love to make crafts with the kids and always keep engaging them to help them develop.

My skills and interests:

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

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Allison Chitic Rueda
Silver Spring, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2026

Hello families! I’m Allison.

I’m energetic and imaginative but of course responsible babysitter that your kids will adore! I have a deep passion for working with children and I pride myself on creating a loving and supportive atmosphere for kids to express themselves. With experience caring for infants to preteens. I’m your go to for reliable and fun childcare. Beyond childcare, I’m happy to help with light housekeeping, pet care, and am open discussing other ways I can assist your family!  Feel free to ask me any questions.

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter

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 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Administering medications
  • 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

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • 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 dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

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
    • Basic house security checks

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 Silver Spring 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
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 2 months 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 and Spanish

I am a responsible and caring individual with a CPR certification and experience in babysitting. I have also completed over 160 hours of externship as a medical assistant in dermatology, supporting medical staff and patients. I hold a support and registered medical assistant certification and have retail work experience that has strengthened my communication and customer service skills. I love working with kids and am passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment. I am currently pursuing my goal of becoming a labor and delivery nurse and am excited to bring my compassion and dedication to your family.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Animals

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Divita Gupta
Alexandria, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2026

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter $23/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework

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
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons

Dog walking $12 / hour

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

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Alexandria 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

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
    • Water safety training
    • Swim coach
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

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Marcelle Andeme

Marcelle Andeme
Bowie, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $17/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Bowie 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
  • Vacations with the family

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

i’m currently a senior at duval high school. I take school pretty seriously and am scheduled to graduate early. i’ve been cpr trained and have babysat kids from 5 to 11 years old for the past 2 years. i’ve also been petsitting for the past year and throughout that time i’ve taken care of elderly dogs, changing diapers and feeding them. i’ve also taken care of energetic young dogs big and small.i myself have a guinea pig and am very comfortable taking care of them and i’ve taken care of hamsters, guinea pig. i’m also open to new opportunities!

My skills and interests:

Music Singing Dance Reading/storytelling Drawing/painting Arts/crafts,Gardening Cooking Video Design Computers You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling

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Jenni Hlover
Silver Spring, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

New Year's Eve Babysitter, 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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Silver Spring 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
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

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

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Siannah Cooper

Siannah Cooper
Lanham, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2026

Fun, Patient, Positive and Energetic Babysitter

Hello! My name is Siannah, and I’m a responsible, caring, and enthusiastic babysitter who truly enjoys spending time with children. I have experience looking after kids of different ages and always aim to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment where they can feel comfortable and happy.

I’m patient, dependable, and attentive to each child’s needs—whether that means helping with homework, organizing creative activities, preparing simple meals, or keeping bedtime routines on track. I believe babysitting is more than just supervision; it’s about building trust with both children and parents while making sure every child feels valued and cared for.

Parents can count on me to be reliable, communicative, and focused on their child’s well-being. I look forward to the opportunity to support your family and provide a positive, safe experience for your children.

New Year's Eve Babysitter, 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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • 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

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

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
  • Car washing / cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Lanham 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:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design

Contact Siannah For Free

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Peace Ajao

Peace Ajao
Greater Landover, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Welcome message:

Hello, my name is peace ajao, 18 year old. This is my dream for babysitting first time. I probably will try this lot work.

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $16 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Greater Landover 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
  • 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:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Babysitting course complete
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
      • Sign language

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Cooking

Contact Peace For Free

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Childcare

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Mckenzie Y
Hyattsville, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

New Year's Eve Babysitter, 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies

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)

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 Hyattsville 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
  • 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
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 6 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Mckenzie For Free

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Oumaima Ihmidene
Alexandria, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Welcome message:

My full name is Omaima, I live in Virginia, I have a college degree, I have experience with children, I used to teach Arabic and French when I was in my country, I came to America, and continued to work in my field, which is raising children, I worked and still work in a public school, as a teacher's assistant, I spend a great time with children, I love teaching them, and training them, to form themselves, grow and develop, I am a serious person, I love to master my work, I love to learn new languages, I know Arabic, and I can speak French and Turkish, and I am here to work only during the weekend, Saturday and Sunday.

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Alexandria 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:

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 29 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English, Arabic, French, and Turkish

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Oumaima For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Babysitting Pay Rates Washington, DC, United States (Updated 20 Jul 2026)

Washington babysitters are paid an average of $19.78 per hour as of July 2026, which is 4.4% lower than the District of Columbia average of $20.68, and 6.1% higher than the United States average of $18.65. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Washington.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Washington:
$17.98 $19.78 $21.58
District of Columbia:
$18.80 $20.68 $22.56
United States:
$16.95 $18.65 $20.34

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Top 10 Tips For Hiring A New Year's Eve Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a NYE babysitter so you can celebrate worry-free while your kids are safe and happy.

1. Book early

New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest nights for babysitters, so secure yours weeks (or months) in advance.

2. Expect higher rates

Many babysitters charge holiday premiums, so be prepared to pay extra for the special occasion.

3. Check experience

Choose sitters who are confident handling late nights and possibly multiple kids or group settings.

4. Confirm availability

Double-check that the babysitter is comfortable staying past midnight and knows when you’ll return.

5. Ask about overnight care

If you plan to stay out late, consider booking an overnight sitter for everyone’s peace of mind.

6. Provide entertainment

Stock up on kid-friendly activities, games, and maybe a little “kid’s countdown” to keep children happy.

7. Share bedtime routines

Write clear instructions so the sitter can smoothly handle bedtime even if you’re away at midnight.

8. Exchange emergency contacts

Make sure they have your number, a backup contact, and details for neighbors or family nearby.

9. Set house rules

Go over screen time, snacks, and whether the kids can stay up later than usual for the occasion.

10. Show appreciation

Since they’re giving up their holiday evening, consider a bonus, a meal, or a thank-you gift to make them feel valued.

See our complete guide to NYE babysitting for parents for more detailed information.


NYE Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing NYE babysitter candidates so you can enjoy your night out knowing your kids are safe and happy.

Experience & Background

  • Have you babysat on New Year’s Eve or other holidays before?
  • What ages of children do you have the most experience caring for?
  • Are you comfortable handling multiple children at once?
  • How do you keep kids entertained on a long evening?

Availability & Flexibility

  • Are you available to stay past midnight (and until what time)?
  • Would you be open to overnight babysitting if we’re out late?
  • How do you feel about working on a holiday evening?

Care & Routines

  • How do you handle bedtime routines when parents are out late?
  • What activities would you plan for the kids on New Year’s Eve?
  • How do you manage children who want to stay up for “midnight celebrations”?
  • Are you comfortable preparing and serving dinner or snacks?

Safety & Emergencies

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • How would you handle an emergency if we’re difficult to reach?
  • What steps would you take if a child became upset, sick, or refused to go to bed?

Communication & Reliability

  • How do you usually update parents while babysitting (texts, calls, photos)?
  • Do you have reliable transportation to and from our home that night?
  • What would you do if you were unable to make it last minute?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy about working on special occasions like New Year’s Eve?
  • How do you keep the evening fun but still calm and structured for kids?
  • Why do you think you’d be a good fit for our family on New Year’s Eve?