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Sitter position available Thursday, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 8:30pm - $24/hr
Sitter needed on October 1; also hoping to connect with someone looking to sit occasionally for one family. Must have prior paid sitting experience, a clean driving record, and car insurance.
Hiring a babysitter Thursday, Oct 01 at 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Brown's Wood - $25/hr
Hi, I need coverage for a work call, likely only 1 kid, the other is at school until 5:45. mostly hanging out with my daughter while I am on the call.
Sitter position available Thursday, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 10:00pm in Sacramento - $23/hr
Will be needing weekend care, mostly nights
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Long-Term Career Nanny / Family Assistant for 21 month old girl in Arlington We are looking for an experienced career nanny/family assistant in Arlington for our 21-month-old daughter, starting...
Family looking for a babysitter Thursday, Oct 01 at 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM in Central Mission
Basically, just hang out with Phoenix play with him for a couple hours until his big brother gets home.
Seeking an experienced babysitter Thursday, Oct 01 at 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
2 young girls to watch while we work nearby, they're well behaved and mostly play with each other. Just need at least 1 quick meal in them before the end of the night
Family needs a babysitter Thursday, Oct 01 at 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM in Country Club Manor
Play time, dinner, and bed time for my 13 month old daughter. She will be asleep 7pm onward.
Seeking an experienced babysitter Thursday, Oct 01 at 4:30 PM - 11:30 PM - $25/hr
Play with my seven year-old daughter and read with her before she goes to sleep. Please help and remind the children to follow the bedtime routine. If the weather permits, take the children to the...
Sitter needed Thursday, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 10:30pm in Manhattan - $30/hr
Will need someone to help out our kids to bed in hotel room and then hang out while we’re at a dinner. Ideally whoever is with us Friday would be available Saturday as well to help with bedtime and...
Hiring a babysitter Thursday, Oct 01 at 5:00 PM - Friday, Oct 02 at 12:00 AM in University Oaks - $15/hr
Looking for a reliable, responsible babysitter to care for one 9-year-old child while parents attend a football game. The shift runs from 5:00 PM to Midnight. Because bedtime is at 8:00 PM, the role...
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