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Families in The Colony need part-time, after school, weekend, overnight, and last-minute babysitting help.
Average hourly pay in The Colony: $20.33/hr
We are looking for a reliable, warm, and experienced babysitter to assist with evening care and bedtime for our 13-month-old son, Ephraim, twice a month on Friday evenings. This position is ideal for...
Looking for a babysitter for a date night on November 14 for two boys (9 and 2) 6:00 to approximately 10-ish.
Watch my sons for a few hours and play with them
Watch my sons for a few hours and play with them
we are looking for a sitter on occasion if we need to be out. This is mainly for our 7 year old son. You would need to let our dog out to the yard and in. And keep an eye on our 14 year old who is...

As of November 2026
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"It's great, the best childcare app around."
Claudia N., babysitter, Brooklyn, NY

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