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Valentine's Day Babysitters Westland, MI (Contact for Free)

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Mizu Nierman
Westland, MI

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $12 / hour

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

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

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

My credentials

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

  • 9 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers' license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Jlaya

Jlaya
Detroit, MI

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

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hi, my name is jlaya I’m 17 years old currently in school about to graduate. I really love reading and I enjoy working with children And having fun with them I have experience throughout my life of babysitting my siblings from ages 2 to 15.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $11/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 8 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats

Dog walking $5 / 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 employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Detroit 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:

  • 8 years experience working with children
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
    • I have child car seats
  • 3 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
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

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London Joshua
Detroit, MI

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Last seen: 16 hours ago Member since: Sep 2025

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • 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:

  • Laundry / washing

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Dog boarding (at my place overnight)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Detroit 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
  • 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:

  • 7 months experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact London For Free

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Jennifer Rosas

Jennifer Rosas
Detroit, MI

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Hi! I’m very happy to work with children! To help them learn with homework and be responsible

Hi! I’m 17 and been having 9 years experience with children myself because of my siblings and other children I have take care of and pets for 1 year and I’m glad I get to help parents out there! And I have a down syndrome sister who is 7 and I help her daily basis

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter $24/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $29 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $17 / hour

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Detroit 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
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 9 years experience working with children
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

Well I been taking care of children for over 9 years and tough by my mom and I know how it can be difficult and hard and responsible for the children

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Design
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Christina Rae Rowell

Christina Rae Rowell
Warren, MI

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Hey! My names Tina

Hi there, Im tina and Im great with kids and can help out with pets and around the house if needed. Im very flexible with scheduling as well.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $12/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $10 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel within Warren 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

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

Hey, my name is Tina and Im 17 years old. I do not have any prior work experience at this time, But I am a responsible student and a hard worker. I get good grades and I am involved with extracurriculars as well. I have many younger siblings I have spent my whole life with, so Im very familar with the ages and stages. I am looking for a job that is not too rough, and something I know I can do well with full confidence while making some money.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Writing

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Kayla Sanchez
Detroit, MI

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Member since: Feb 2025

Welcome message:

My name is kayla I’m 17 years old currently in online school so I have open flexibility. I enjoy working with children And having fun with them I have experience throughout my life of babysitting my siblings from ages 2 months to 12 years old

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • 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
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Fish

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Detroit 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

Contact Kayla For Free

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Sara Shehu
Troy, MI

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Babysitting

Hi! I'm Sara, a responsible and carrying babysitter that is very passionate to work with children. I have about 2 years of experience caring and teaching for kids of various ages from toddlers to pre-teens, I always aim to create a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

I can assure the help with homework, making crafts/ playing games and managing routines, I take pride in being dependable and attentive to each child's needs. I am happy to help with housekeeping if needed. I am a current college student.

I'd love to get to know your family and see how I can help support your needs!

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $15/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • 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
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on cats)
  • Cat daycare (at my place during the day)

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 surrounding suburbs/towns of Troy 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers' license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

Was a worker at Troy Gymnastics as a dedicated children’s swim instructor with experience teaching a wide range of ages, from toddlers to pre-teens. My background also includes working in daycare and kids’ camp programs, developed a strong skills in managing and engaging children while creating fun, safe environments. I bring patience, enthusiasm, and growth to every interaction. i am reliable, attentive, and caring. always putting the kids first.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Sara For Free

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Kaelyn Meyers

Kaelyn Meyers
Westland, MI

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Hi! I'm Kaelyn and I would love to come babysit!

Hi! As of now, I'm a boy scout for troop 6695 so I will always be helpful! I've been babysitting my niece for a few years and I'd like to broaden my horizons. I've also worked professionally with kids before.

I also have a kitty cat myself so I am more than happy to care for your furry friends as well!

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $13/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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $13 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $11 / 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 daycare (at my place during the day)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Westland 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

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have been babysitting my niece who is about to be 2 years old. I also used to work for Lil' Kickers as a coaching assistant and I taught kids 18 months through 9 years basic soccer and life skills! I am also currently in the process of working at Chuck E. Cheese to be a Kids Attendant.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Kaelyn For Free

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Marie Felder
Lincoln Park, MI

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Your Kiddos Will LOVE Their Babysitter!

Single mom of one child available for babysitting in my home downriver. $140 weekly - mornings and afternoons-healthy lunch and snacks included This is not a daycare- I prefer to give my attention to only a few children at a time so my availability is limited. Play area-napping area-lots of fun activities-safe-smoke free I hope to hear from you!

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

My availability

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

I can travel within Lincoln Park 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 30 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 50 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers' license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a mother of 6, 5 being adults out on their own and a wonderful 10 year old at home. Children have been a significant part of my entire life.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Marie For Free

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Kemi Abiloye
Novi, MI

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $12/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Toilet training
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

I'm available for:

  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 2 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Kemi For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Westland, MI, United States (Updated 21 Sep 2025)

Westland babysitters are paid an average of $16.24 per hour as of September 2025, which is 0.7% lower than the Michigan average of $16.35, and 11.8% lower than the United States average of $18.40. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Westland.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Westland:
$14.76 $16.24 $17.71
Michigan:
$14.86 $16.35 $17.83
United States:
$16.73 $18.40 $20.08

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Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Valentine's Day Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a Valentine's Day babysitter so you can enjoy a romantic evening while knowing your kids are in safe hands.

1. Book early

Valentine’s Day is a high-demand night for babysitters, so secure someone well in advance.

2. Expect holiday rates

Babysitters often charge extra for special occasions, so budget for a premium.

3. Choose someone trusted

Go with a sitter your kids already know, or someone with strong references if it’s their first time.

4. Confirm late-night availability

Make sure the sitter is comfortable staying until your return, even if it’s late.

5. Share bedtime routines

Provide clear instructions for dinner, storytime, and bedtime so the evening runs smoothly.

6. Leave fun activities

Stock up on games, crafts, or a movie to keep the kids entertained while you’re out.

7. Plan a simple dinner for kids

Prepare or order something easy the babysitter can serve without stress.

8. Leave emergency contacts

Give them your number, backup contacts, and any medical details they might need.

9. Set house rules

Be clear on snacks, screen time, and bedtime flexibility.

10. Show appreciation

Since they’re working on a date night, consider a bonus, chocolates, or a thank-you note.

See our parents' guide to Valentine's Day babysitting for more detailed information.


Valentine's Day Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing Valentine's Day babysitter candidates so you can enjoy a stress-free date night knowing your kids are well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • Have you babysat on holidays or special occasions before (like Valentine’s Day)?
  • What ages of children do you have the most experience caring for?
  • Are you comfortable caring for multiple children at once?
  • How do you usually keep kids entertained in the evening?

Availability & Flexibility

  • Are you available to work late into the evening if needed?
  • Do you have reliable transportation to and from our home that night?
  • How do you feel about working on Valentine’s Day, when many sitters are in demand?

Care & Routines

  • How do you handle dinnertime and bedtime routines when parents are out late?
  • Are you comfortable preparing and serving a simple meal or snacks?
  • How do you keep kids calm and happy if they miss us while we’re out?
  • Would you plan activities (games, crafts, movie night) to make the evening fun?

Safety & Emergencies

  • Are you CPR and first aid certified?
  • How would you handle an emergency if we’re not immediately reachable?
  • What steps would you take if a child refuses to go to bed or becomes upset?

Communication & Reliability

  • How do you usually keep parents updated while babysitting (texts, calls, photos)?
  • What’s your backup plan if something prevents you from coming at the last minute?
  • Are you comfortable working later than planned if our evening runs long?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about babysitting on special occasions?
  • How do you balance keeping the night fun but still structured?
  • Why do you think you’d be a great fit for our family on Valentine’s Day?