When you need a babysitter, we are here! SOSgarde makes it easy for you to find a babysitter in your local area. You can get in touch, schedule an interview and make other arrangements quickly and conveniently. We have been providing Canadian families with babysitting services since 2009 and understand how crucial it is to find someone who fits the bill. All of our babysitters have experience and have gone through identity verification.

With our 10 year experience in babysitting services, looking for a babysitter is quite easy with SOSgarde. All you need is to register as a family by creating your profile and posting your babysitter job offer. Once your profile is created, you will start to receive applications from available, experienced and local babysitters interested in your job. You will be able to view their profiles and, with a very affordable premium membership, contact those that respond to your needs.

Easy, with the SOSgarde babysitter search! There are two ways to find out how many babysitters offer their services in your area: you can search by postal code either from SOSgarde Home Page or, if you are already registered, by going into your SOSgarde account, clicking on My candidates and then on "Search for babysitters near you". Immediately you will see a number of available babysitters, their profiles and an average babysitter rate they charge.

When looking for the right babysitter for your family, it's essential to provide all the necessary information about your needs. This includes specifying the timing, location, duration, and duties required for the nanny job. Additionally, a good babysitting rate according to your budget will help you attract best candidates. So, make sure you communicate your family's requirements clearly to find the perfect babysitter for your household.

A babysitter price can vary depending on several factors, such as the babysitter's experience, qualifications, location of the job, and the number of children they will be caring for. On average, babysitters charge between $15 to $25 per hour. If the babysitter is caring for more than one child, they will be charging a higher rate. Some babysitters may also charge a flat rate for an entire day or evening. A babysitter weekly rate can vary from $50 to $200 or more depending the job's locality. Some babysitters may also have additional fees for things like transportation, meal preparation, or overnight care. Overall, the babysitter price will depend on the region where the job is performed, his/her availability, qualification, tasks at hand and how many children there is in his/her care.

When setting a babysitter rate, check first with our average rate indicator present on the babysitter search page result of your area. Having said that, you should always consider few factors when setting a babysitter rate:
Experience and qualifications: A babysitter with more experience and higher qualifications should be paid more than one with less experience or qualifications. Responsibilities: The babysitter rate should reflect the level of responsibility of the position. For example, a babysitter who is responsible for driving the children to school and activities should be paid more than one who is only responsible for in-home care.
Number of children: The salary should also reflect the number of children that the babysitter will be responsible for.
Hourly or Weekly rate: Also, consider if the babysitter will be paid hourly or with a weekly rate.
Location: Salaries will vary depending on the cost of living in the area where the nanny or babysitter will be working.
Ultimately, before you hire a babysitter the best way to determine a fair babysitter rate is to consider all of these factors and negotiate with the babysitter to come to an agreement that is fair for both parties.

When families need a babysitter, they typically refer to a teenager or a young adult who is hired to watch children for a short period of time, usually for the evening or for an overnight stay. On the other hand, when they need a nanny, they mean a childcare caregiver who is responsible for the regular, usually full-time care of one or more children. Nannies are typically older and more experienced, and could have additional responsibilities such as preparing meals, helping with homework, or taking the children to activities. On SOSgarde, we identified nannies as taking care of small children from 0 to 2.

There are different duties a babysitter need to do in providing the essential care that children need while the parents are away. These are of course keep an eye on the children, feed and give baths while keeping the children entertained and engaged. Usually a babysitter will read stories, play fun games or take them for walks. Babysitters should also follow the parents' instructions, such as bedtime or mealtime, and be prepared to provide basic first aid or seek medical help if necessary. It's worth mentioning that the responsibilities may be different depending on the family's requirements, and some babysitters may have extra tasks or be expected to do more specialized work.

It's essential to determine what age range is suitable when searching for a babysitter. In general, the minimum age for a babysitter is 13. Nevertheless, for certain child care positions that demand greater responsibilities, a babysitter aged 16 or 18 and above may be necessary. This is because more experienced babysitters are likely to have received some type of formal instruction or have prior experience with childcare that may be essential for the role.