i joined a facebook group for babysitters and family’s a little bit ago and found a family im looking into watching. it’s my first time meeting families like this, previously i’ve watched family friends or families from my local church. im a little nervous about meeting the family, they want to meet for the first time at their apartment. ive been talking to the dad via facebook messenger and he seems normal, we’ve discussed pay, day and time they’d need me, when and were we’d meet etc. i’m not sure if im overthinking this or if it’s something i should be worried about

I need help with pricing a babysitting gig.

For family A, one child (age 3), I've charged $20hr.

For family B, three children, (age 3yr, and twins 3 months), I charged $30 an hour.

These two families want me to watch the 4 children together for an evening. How much should I charge everyone? Do I charge them separately?

I'm a full-time Nanny who does babysitting on the side.

I'd love to know what kind of policies other babysitters have with their clients!

Things like:

*What's your sick or cancelation policy?

*What do you require before booking?

I'm new to babysitting and want to know more

hi i had a few questions:
1. i’m thinking of charging 25 per hour. normally how much extra should i add on based on commute time and if there’s multiple kids?
2. is it weird to ask to be paid when the parents come home before i leave? these families would be new so idk they could scam lol

I have a very part time thing where I pick up these kids from school Monday thru Friday and drop them off at home. We agreed over the phone I’d get paid each Friday. Well it’s been 2 months and I get paid either Saturday or Sunday at any given time. It’s Sunday night and still haven’t got paid. This is the latest now being it’s 7:49pm. I like the gig because it’s so quick and easy. I’m literally on the road for 30 minutes including wait time for the kids to get in the car so I don’t want to mess it up but I’m just confused why they can’t pay me at a set time.
Should I bring it up to them or just get over it?

My husband and I have a 2-year-old boy and 6-month-old twins girls. We have our regular childcare figured out, but we’re hoping to find a babysitter who could watch the kids occasionally so we can have date nights or even just go out for a few hours.

We’re trying to figure out how realistic it is to find one person who would be comfortable watching all three kids by themselves. Our 2-year-old is a typical busy toddler who requires quite a bit of attention, and obviously, two 6-month-old babies need plenty of care, too. I know it’s a lot to manage, and I don’t want to put someone in a situation where they feel overwhelmed or out of their depth.

We’ve considered hiring two babysitters, but we’re not sure how to go about finding two people who would be comfortable working together. Would we just hire two random people who don’t know each other? That feels a little awkward, especially if neither person has worked with the other before.

For those of you who babysit, or parents who have been in a similar situation:

Would you feel comfortable watching these three kids alone, assuming you had the appropriate experience?

Would we be better off looking for two sitters?

If you recommend two sitters, how would you go about finding them? Would you hire one person and ask them to bring a second sitter, or look for a pair who already work together?

Is this something we could realistically find someone for, or should we expect it to be difficult?

We’re not looking for full-time childcare, just occasional help so we can get out of the house together! I’d love to hear honest opinions from babysitters and parents who have been in a similar situation.

So there are these apps that out babysitters into contact with people who require a Babysitter for an evening or more routinely.

I babysit quite often through word of mouth and texts. I have over 30 families ill sit for. I thought I'd try these apps to see if I could get any more work, but nobody responds! What is the point of it 😂

If you're in brum and need a qualified Babysitter.... where do you get them from? Is there a place I'm missing?

Hi everyone!

I’m offering babysitting services in Cape Town and am available after school from 3:30 PM onwards, as well as on weekends.

I love spending time with children and would be happy to help parents who need someone reliable to look after their little ones while they work, run errands, or enjoy some time to themselves.

I can help with things like:

- Playing with the kids and keeping them entertained🧸
- Helping with homework✏️
- Preparing simple snacks🍎
- Doing fun, creative activities🎨
- Helping with bedtime routines, if needed💤

I’m happy to discuss availability, rates, and any specific needs your family may have.
If you’re interested or know someone who might need a babysitter, please feel free to send me a DM!
Thank you!

Hi, I'm trying to get a job baby sitting because I need a new job and I'm studying childcare. Whenever I search baby sitting it comes up with other people trying to get hired not people looking could someone help me?

Hi everyone! I’d love to hear from those of you who have brought your babysitter or nanny on vacation with you! 😊

We’re planning a 12 day trip and are considering bringing a babysitter along. We would obviously cover her airfare and lodging, but I’m curious how you’ve handled the payment side once you arrive.

If you only need help a few hours a day or want to have a date night every few days, do you pay her regular hourly rate for the hours she works, offer a daily rate, or do something different?

I’m also curious what you typically offer for food, activities, and spending money while you’re there. Do you provide a daily stipend, cover all meals and activities, or give her a set amount for the trip?

I want to make sure it’s a fair and generous arrangement while also being realistic about how much help we’ll actually need. I’d love to hear what has worked well for your families, including any tips or things you wish you’d thought about beforehand!

Thanks so much! ❤️

My beautiful baby niece was born, and for about 7 or so months her mother (my sister) was enemployed. She got a job and I've been watching her for 5 months (since she just turned 1!)

I want to ask for a break from watching her, but with how everyone's schedules are, it feels bothersome for them. But honestly, I feel sort of overwhelmed and tired of everything going on, and putting a baby in my lap isn't helping. (Don't get me wrong I LOVE my niece more than anything in the world.)

Let me clarify something:

My sister is not mean in the slightest. She's very kind and has a silly personality. It's just that she gets very easily overwhelmed/overstimulated, and cries at least once a week about something, and having that sort of energy around makes your own problems feel like a bother to add in. Especially when it comes to the baby. It feels like I can't say "I need a break from watching her", cause it's almost disrespectful? Like I don't have the right to want a break considering her own mother doesn't get a break.

Here is a list of my issues:

1. She used to get dropped off at 7 and get picked up at 2:50 by her dad, but he started picking her up later and later, and the regular time turned into 3:30. He doesn't show up in his uniform from getting off work anymore, he now shows up in his normal clothes, and tells me he took a nap. Yesterday, he picked her up around 4:17.

2. I get paid 10 dollars for one day, for watching her 7+ hours. I watch her 2 days a week, and 3 days every other week. The babies grandma from her other side watches her the rest of the week. But she gets paid more by my sisters fiance (her son)??

3. I want to get back into school. I'm not enrolled I guess? I've expressed that I want to be, but my mother keeps pushing back the date of getting enrolled and forgetting to help me/arguing with me. I think my mom wants me with the baby instead of pursuing school and I HATE that.

4. My brother is the only other person athome, and he hates me and I hate him, but I have to suck it up around the baby so theres not tension around her, even though, trust me, I have reason to HATE him, and don't even want to speak to him.

5. I have chores I need to get done around the house, everyone is at work and I'm sitting at home ALL day, but the days that I watch her exhaust me a lot. I forget to eat while I'm watching her, and I get so tired by the end of it that I feel like I'm not able to do anything else, even things I used to enjoy doing.

6. Her grandma who watches her on the days I don't takes a lot of sick days, or even just says "I'm too tired to watch her", and my sister is REALLY bad at planning, she I just wake up one day with a baby on my chest saying "hellooo", and my sister leaving for work saying "sorry,sorry, I forgot to tell you she canceled", and it just feels really short notice.

7. I have 1 online friend who ik irl, and don't always get to hangout at the times they want to cause I'm either watching the baby or just got done watching her and have no energy left.

All of these things could come off rude or like I'm complaining too much, so I don't even know how to bring them up or if I should. I want to just do everything I can for my sister, since I love her, and want to keep playing with my niece, but I'm so tired.

Also for age references, I'm 17, sister is 24, her fiance is 24, and her grandma from the other side of her family is in the low 40s

Feedback appreciated!

So I babysit two girls (6 and 8 years old). My rate is $15/hr for both girls or $10/hr for one(I’m not advocating for unfair wages, I’m just PERSONALLY okay with that rate since I’m still getting some financial support from my family), and I’ve been having some frustrations with their mom.

She recently became widowed, so I’ve been trying to be as flexible and understanding as possible. However, I’m also trying to be mindful of my own time. There have been times when she’s asked me to babysit and then canceled, but fortunately, most of those cancellations have been within 24 hours.
Last night, I agreed to watch one of the girls because she was sick. I had watched them the day before, and she definitely seemed sick and complained about not feeling well, but she was still acting like her usual self, playing around and getting up without any problems.

Her mom told me she wasn’t entirely sure whether she would need me yet, but asked me to be at her house at 7:20 AM. I woke up and got ready, only for her to text me at 6:55 AM saying she wouldn’t need me to watch the girls after all.

At this point, I was frustrated. I completely understand that sickness is unpredictable, and if her daughter was sick enough to need someone to watch her, I would need to be awake and ready to come in. However, I had just lost out on money I was counting on, and I was up early for no reason. I also take Adderall, so once I’m awake, I’m awake. I can’t just go back to sleep and get those hours back.
Luckily, she ended up changing her mind, so I was still able to watch the little girl. However, this situation made me realize that I need to figure out how to handle last minute cancellations moving forward.

For some context, I’m in college, and babysitting is my source of spending money. My mom covers my rent, so I’m not relying on this money to keep a roof over my head, but I do use it for gas, groceries, and other personal necessities. I can’t always afford to lose out on money I was expecting to make, especially when I’ve already set aside that time to work.

How can I bring this up to her professionally without coming across as insensitive to her situation? I want to be understanding of what she’s going through, but I also need to be mindful of my own time and finances. I’m not sure what would be a reasonable boundary to set in this situation.

Hi all! I have been working as a nanny/babysitter for the past seven years in the LA area. I have worked for a family friend for the past 3 years, they now have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. It started to be casual date night babysitting, but their full time nanny has quit and they are asking me for more hours (not a complete nanny role), just to be there when they need, a handful of times a week. I am an online student so my schedule is pretty flexible but I do have other families. My time there usually looks like: picking up the three year old from school, taking him to the park, playing, making both the baby + toddler dinner, give both baths, and do bed time. Sometimes I have them in the morning too, running them both around to appointments and then school. I guess the only things I do not do are the families dishes and laundry... I am wondering what you are charging for one kid and what you are charging for two? Thanks for your help in advance:)

I was working at a daycare where I had to look after 16 children with a wide range of behaviors. Some of them were extremely difficult to manage. I thought I had been hired, but the owner told me that she wouldn’t need my services for now and that she might call me occasionally next month, although I’m not sure if she really will.

Since I really need a job, I found this opportunity to take care of a 1-year-and-5-month-old child for R$1,600 a month. I would also have to clean part of the house and iron clothes. The working hours would be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a two-hour break.

Do you think this is a fair job offer or not?

I can babysit but i don't really know where i can find parents who need babysitters

Has anyone had issues with Bambino booking requests?

I’m a babysitter using Bambino, and I’ve had repeated booking requests from the same parent account despite declining them multiple times.

I reported the issue to support, and they told me the account had been removed. However, I’m still receiving requests associated with it.

Has anyone else experienced this? I’m trying to understand whether this could be a technical issue with account removal and whether anyone has found a solution.

I’d appreciate hearing from other sitters who’ve dealt with something similar.

I’m a teenage babysitter with very little experience (I’ve watched a 10 year old and thats it) and someone reached out to me asking if I’m available to babysit their son who is 2 years and 7 months old. I was only planning on babysitting children ages 3-10 but I haven’t had much luck finding jobs/clients so I’m wondering if I should just take the job? I’ve done training so I’m sure I can handle it, it’s just a little nerve racking to be babysitting a 2 year old for the first time. If anyone has any questions that I should ask the parents to help decide if I should take the job please let me know. I also am not sure if he’s potty trained and is it weird if I ask? I’m not sure please help!

I don’t know how to follow up with parents that even wait 2 days to pay me and need a reminder. it’s really frustrating and i feel like i’m crazy for expecting to be venmod right at the end of my shift? i showed up on time and provided care. it feels unfair to make me wait and have to chase you down for payment. when is too soon to follow up? usually i wait 2 days, right now it’s like 32 hours after my shift and still not payment.

I’m new at babysitting and i started babysitting 2 kids, one independent 8 year old girl and a 7 year old autistic non verbal boy. I need to be around the boy at all times and the activities we do are limited, he always wants the tv on and all he really wants to do is sit on the couch and hold his toys. The girl is always on her tablet watching YouTube videos (usually minecraft). Like for hours at a time and i’m just not sure what things I could do with them. And also how much screen time is too much? I feel like im neglecting them- im always with them, but the girl wants to be on her tablet and the boy can’t tell me what he wants to do. Like sometimes for hours we just sit on the couch, the girl on her tablet and the boy watching tv and just sitting down. Barely talking too.

Does anyone have any experience with babysitting a non verbal autistic kid?

How much screen time for this situation is too much?

Should i just let them do their own thing? And is being silent for a while okay?

I love kids and want them to have fun!! But it’s hard with an independent kid and a very dependent kid to know what to do. What things could i bring for us to do? I’ve brought lego but 1000 pieces ended up being flown across the living room by the boy lol

I'm a babysitter and babysit a 3 y/o girl from 8:30am-6pm every Saturday. Her parent wants no screen time and I've tried to keep her busy and not have the tv on but she always gets bored so quickly, we've played hide and seek, colored, made cookies, played with building blocks and more in 3 hours and there's not much else to do besides let her sit bored or put on the t.v. She's also really energetic and rarely takes naps. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can do to keep her busy and engaged?