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Zafirah

Zafirah
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2022

Welcome message:

I love kids and everything you get to do with them from feeding to playing.

I love doing arts and grafts with them and having cuddles, I'm CPR trained and know first aid/water safety.

I’ve been hands on with young children since I was very little and recently this year started babysitting for others outside my circle.

Babysitter, Parent helper £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

-

Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

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
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking

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Hadijah Birungi Kirimuttu

Hadijah Birungi Kirimuttu
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Welcome message:

I personally am a parent. Have biology children.

Have been talking care of infants and babies voluntarily in charity homes back in ugandan.

Am passionate about looking after littles . Am patient , friendly with warm welcome to comfort little ones with care .

Giving them peace of mind by keeping them active according to their interests.

Am patient and rarely get angry.

Am not qualified but much experienced

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)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • 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 Kettering 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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • 41 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

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

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Hasrat

Hasrat
Little Harrowden, Wellingborough, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hiya, I'm Hasrat and I'm 16, I live with my aunt and uncle who have a 7 year old daughter who is in year 3 and a 5 year old who is in reception and I have experience of taking care of them and providing support when needed at home! I will take excellent care of your children and do everything and respect your way of children and their needs and do my best to take care of them.

Babysitter, Parent helper £7/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:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Little Harrowden 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:
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Hindi, and Cantonese
    • Email verified

Hiya, I'm Hasrat and I'm 16, I live with my aunt and uncle who have a 7 year old daughter who is in year 3 and a 5 year old who is in reception and I have experience of taking care of them and providing support when needed at home! I have just completed my gcses and looking for a way to fill my time now. I have previous experience of taking care of children ages from 1.5 years old to up 13 years old.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Writing

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Aimie Llewellyn

Aimie Llewellyn
Wellingborough, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Flexible, Experienced Childcare Backed by Qualifications and Care

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £15/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
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • 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
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

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Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • 33 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

? Experience: • Over a 15 years of informal and formal childcare, with hands-on experience caring for children of all ages • Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Autism, and sensory processing differences • Extensive personal caregiving experience with young nieces, including early childhood play, school prep, and emotional support

? Qualifications: • NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner • Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences • Pearson EDI Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Management (QCF) • NCFE Level 2 in Understanding Autism • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health • The SEND Code of Practice Level 2

Currently completing an Open Degree at The Open University with modules: • Social Work Law • Family Law • Discovering Psychology • Health and Social Care • Social Sciences • Infection, Immunity and Public Health

My skills and interests:

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

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Teagan Robinson

Teagan Robinson
Peterborough, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Welcome message:

I have no professional experience but have babysat and petsat for friends and family. I have a small and big dog as well as a cat. I am available at all times until September when I got back to college, when I will be available 4 days a week.

Babysitter, Parent helper £6/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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

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

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 employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Peterborough 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 months experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 5 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have no professional experience but I have babysat for my friends and family, including my younger brother. I also have 2 dogs and a cat.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature

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Pet sitting

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Karlie Lappin

Karlie Lappin
Desborough, England

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Hi, I'm Karlie!

Hi I'm Karlie a responsible, friendly sitter who loves caring for both kids and pets. Whether it's playtime mealtime or cuddle time, I'm here to make sure your little ones feel safe happy and loved while your away. Id love to help your family.

Babysitter £7/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

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 employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Desborough 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:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Karlie For Free

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Zoe Wykes

Zoe Wykes
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2023

Welcome message:

Hi! I'm Zoe and I'm 18 years old, I previously worked in a nursery as an apprentice but the company had some problems with funding and financial issues, I'm waiting to continue my place in the nursery as I love working with children and would love to get my qualifications. Babysitting would also give me more experience with different age groups. I'm comfortable caring for almost any age as I babysit for my friends and family too! I'd love to help out parents in any situation, day or night. I'm reliable and responsible, I love to read stories and draw and have a great imagination for playing pretend!

Babysitter £7/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
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kettering 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:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I worked in a nursery as an apprentice, but the company couldnt Continue for money issues they had. I've done free babysitting for friends and family, I have the most experience with younger school age 4-10, in the nursery i got a small amount of experience with ages 2-3.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling

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

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Millie Tuck

Millie Tuck
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2023

Welcome message:

Hello my name millie I’m 18 years old I have a passion for child care I have a very big family and all younger then me I have done work experience in a nusery I have lots of younger cousin one with autism and I’m very good with her and patient

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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

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Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • 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
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I did work experience in a nursery I have a very big family I helped my dad out a lot as he is a single dad with nine kids all younger than me

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Writing

Contact Millie For Free

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Manita

Manita
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2023

Welcome message:

my name's manita Gupta from Punjab ,India . Honestly speaking I don't have any experience regarding baby sitting but I supervised many child nearby my hometown...and I'm graduate in bachelor of commerce and currently doing my master's from university of Northampton and I can assure you that I can prove myself better within one week of caring .

Parent helper, Nanny £13.50/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kettering 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
  • 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:
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • 26 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Hindi
    • Email verified

no , I don't have any experience regarding this but I can assure you within one week of work that I'm fully capable of doing this job.

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Writing

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Dephin Ruvimbo Moyo

Dephin Ruvimbo Moyo
Kettering, England

Activity summary

Member since: May 2023

Welcome message:

1 year experience

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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • 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

  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kettering 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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming

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Babysitting Pay Rates Kettering, England, United Kingdom (Updated 13 Sep 2025)

Kettering babysitters are paid an average of £10.74 per hour as of September 2025, which is 14.3% lower than the English average of £12.53, and 14.6% lower than the United Kingdom average of £12.57. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Kettering:
£9.76 £10.74 £11.71
England:
£11.39 £12.53 £13.67
United Kingdom:
£11.43 £12.57 £13.72

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Pound sterling (GBP). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

Don't know how much to pay? See our parents' guide to babysitting pay rates



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Vacation Babysitter

Follow these handy tips when hiring a vacation babysitter so everyone can get the most out of your family holiday.

1. Start your search early

Traveling babysitters are in high demand, so begin looking several months before your trip.

2. Choose someone with travel experience

Ask if they’ve traveled with families before and are comfortable with airports, hotels, and long days.

3. Check passports and paperwork

Ensure the babysitter has a valid passport, visas (if needed), and is comfortable with any travel requirements.

4. Discuss schedules and expectations

Be clear about when you’ll need childcare versus family time, so boundaries are understood.

5. Cover all expenses upfront

Agree on who pays for flights, accommodations, meals, and any extras before the trip.

6. Set pay rates clearly

Holiday babysitting often involves long hours; discuss a fair daily or weekly rate plus overtime if needed.

7. Review responsibilities

Clarify whether the sitter will supervise only in the hotel/villa or accompany your children on excursions.

8. Do a trial run at home

Have the sitter spend time with your kids before the trip to build trust and routine familiarity.

9. Check adaptability

Make sure they’re flexible with changes, new environments, and possible travel hiccups.

10. Trust and comfort are key

Since you’ll be spending extended time together, choose someone you not only trust with your children but also feel comfortable traveling with.

See our parents' guide to vacation babysitting for more detailed information.


Vacation Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing vacation babysitter candidates to narrow down your list.

Travel Readiness

  • Have you ever traveled with a family before? What was your role?
  • Do you have a valid passport (and visas if required)?
  • Are you comfortable with airports, flights, and adjusting to new environments?
  • How do you handle long travel days or jet lag?

Childcare Experience

  • What ages of children have you cared for while traveling?
  • How do you keep kids entertained in hotels, airplanes, or on long car rides?
  • Are you comfortable supervising children at pools, beaches, or tourist attractions?
  • How would you handle a child becoming homesick or overwhelmed on vacation?

Responsibilities & Flexibility

  • Are you open to both daytime and evening shifts while traveling?
  • How do you balance giving parents alone time with including you in family activities?
  • What types of activities or outings are you comfortable managing on your own with the kids?
  • How flexible are you if plans change last minute?

Safety & Health

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency in a foreign country?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication if needed?
  • How do you ensure children’s safety in unfamiliar environments?

Pay & Expenses

  • What is your preferred rate for travel babysitting (daily/weekly)?
  • Are you comfortable with travel arrangements (flights, accommodations, meals) being covered by the family?
  • Do you expect overtime pay for late-night care?
  • How do you prefer payments to be handled during the trip?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about traveling with children?
  • How do you keep calm and positive when travel gets stressful?
  • Why are you interested in traveling as a babysitter?
  • What makes you a good fit for our family and this trip?