Babysitters

Preparation: How to become a babysitter

In order to be hired as a babysitter, you want to get some basic child care and safety training—and some practice! Start by sitting for families you know to get experience. Next, get your resume together and get the word out about your availability to families in your area.
The best babysitting courses, classes, and certifications for getting work

When you complete babysitting training or safety classes or an online babysitting course, you'll stand out to parents and can...
11 things every first-time babysitter needs to know

My friend Stephanie once went to a babysitting job not realizing that she would have to accompany the little girl...
How to become a babysitter and land your first job

Take these steps to break into babysitting and start building your business.
How to write a babysitting résumé that will get you the job [with résumé template]

Here’s what to include on a babysitting résumé, what to leave off, and how to format it, along with a...

Pay: How much to charge for babysitting

Before interviewing for a job, research what babysitters in your area and with similar experience are charging families. Check average rates in your area with our babysitting rates calculator.
What’s the going rate for babysitting?

From the going babysitting rates where you live to other factors that determine a sitter's pay rate, here’s what you...

Interview: How to prepare and land the job

You got an interview. Now what? Even if you already know your employer, meet ahead of time to see if the job’s a good fit. Be ready to answer questions and share why you’re an excellent babysitter—ask your own questions, too, to find out exactly what parents expect from you.
19 babysitting interview questions and answers to help you land the job

Here are the most common babysitting job interview questions and some expert tips for answering them.
Here’s when babysitters need to get a contract and what to include

When you start working as a babysitter for a family, there’s a lot to discuss in advance: Everything from payment...

Day 1: Set yourself up for success

Before you begin babysitting, familiarize yourself with the house rules, kids’ favourite activities and how parents prefer you get in touch with them should an issue arise.
12 babysitting kit essentials to pack for every gig

Imagine yourself as an ultra-prepared Mary Poppins-type sitter. You arrive at every job with a magical babysitting bag filled with everything you...
Babysitting tips: How to start conversations with kids

Sometimes it’s hard to talk to kids! But there are some tricks to getting a conversation going with them. Here...
This is what makes a good babysitter, according to kids

We interviewed 20 kids of all ages for the inside scoop on what it takes to be a super-cool sitter,...

On the job: Be the best babysitter you can be

As you dive into work, it’s time to shine. Be prepared to offer kids a wide variety of educational and engaging activities. Emphasize fun while prioritizing safety and good behaviour.
25 fun babysitting games to play on the job

It’s only natural for some children to feel a bit leery of spending time with a babysitter while their parents are away...
12 things you should never do while babysitting

To make sure you get hired—and keep getting hired—follow these babysitting tips for maintaining professional behaviour on the job.
8 babysitting activities so fun the kids won’t miss their parents

As any experienced babysitter will tell you, the moment mom and dad walk out the door is when meltdowns are...
8 babysitting tips I learned the hard way (so you don’t have to)

I’ve been babysitting for several years now, and there have been many ups and downs. Sometimes situations come up that...

The professional guide for Babysitters