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Updated Feb 08, 2010

Q: Badly in Need of a Babysitter    —Windsor, CO

"I live in Windsor with an 18 month old and another on the way. I need a babysitter very badly since I haven't gotten ..."

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Hi D., My daughter would be happy to babysit for you. She will be 15 y.o. in Sept. She has had CPR and child care classes. She has a certificate for verification....

Dear D., I really don't know if I can help you with this problem of a babysitter. I have grown sons and not teenage daughters. I can say that it might be a good ide...

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Q: What's the Going Rate for Babysitting?    —Cibolo, TX

"I'd like to know what (young) teenage babysitters are getting paid these days."

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I have a 14 year old young lady who babysits when my husband and I go out on dates. I pay her $5.00 an hour for 2 children. Hope this helps C.

Hi J., We pay $9 an hour for a girl who is 13 years old and has taken the Red Cross babysitting class for certification. We have an 18 month old daughter. Hope ...

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Q: Urgent Babysitter Request    —Chicago, IL

"I am a single Mom of a 9 yrs old boy. I have a last minute work related event that I can't avoid attending for this u..."

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Have you found someone yet? My friend is a single mom of an 8 year old boy and tries to babysit on weekends for some extra money. She lives in Oak Park. Please emai...

V., I live in Jefferson Park. If this is anywhere near you, I am available Saturday night and can help you out. I have two children, a son 7 and a daughter 4. Em...

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Q: How Much to Pay a Teenage Babysitter    —Laguna Hills, CA

"I'm in a pinch and need a sitter. I was going to ask my next door neighbor's 12 year old to come sit with my 3 year o..."

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Hi We pay our sitter $10 an hour, but that seems like a lot for a 12 year old. Maybe $5 an hour. Or maybe talk to HER parents and see what they thing is fair. A fr...

I'd say $5-$6 an hour being that young. I pay my neighbor $8 and she is 16 & I have twins

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Q: I Would Love to Babysit One or Two Children in My Home!    —Dallas, TX

"I am a stay-at-home, christian mom with an 8-month-old beautiful boy. I would like to babysit and give my love and a..."

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A., What area of uptown are you in? I live in uptown as well and am looking for childcare for my 7 month old son. Thanks. S.

Thanks, but my kids live in Arlington with my ex and their step-mom until I get better situated financially. You may try putting up notices in places like laundromats...

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Q: Seeking a Reliable Sitter    —Richardson, TX

"I am looking for someone that can keep my kids for a few hours here and there. It's not every day, and sometimes only..."

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Do you live in Mckinney by chance? If so, I would love to talk to you! thanks K. mom of 2 kids and babysitter with fabulous references

I babysit nights, days and weekends. I have over 20 yrs of childcare experience and am cpr/first aid certified. I have great references and my passions are making a...

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Q: Desperate for Evening Babysitting in Dallas    —Dallas, TX

"New to town, and need experienced evening sitter. Mostly, Saturday nights - pay $10.00/hour. Minumum four hrs. Must..."

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Do u need someone to come to ur home or are u looking to drop off ur children in a home or center? If u need someone to come to ur home, my sister actually child sits ...

You can call me at ###-###-#### if you still need a babysitter for your children on Saturday nights. Am available to babysit in the evenings or Saturday and Sundays.

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Q: First Time Leaving Baby with Sitter at Night    —San Francisco, CA

"Hi there, Our bundle of joy is almost 15 months old, and we've never left her with a baby sitter at night before. ..."

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When my daughter was about the same age as your daughter, my mom insisted on watching her over night so that my husband and I could go away for our anniversary. I was ...

good for you to go out! it is time! i would say just have the sitter call you if the babe wakes up and is unconsolable. go somewhere nearby and enjoy it. chances are y...

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Q: Babysitter    —Fort Lauderdale, FL

"If anyone needs a full time babysitter in east fort lauderdale I know of a great one. contact me for info. Thanks L."

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Hi L. Yes I'm looking for one... my email is ____@____.com if they want to contact me... Is it you? thanks A.

Do you know how much she charges the hour? Thanks, N.

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Q: Has Anyone Used Sittercity Advertised on the Mamasource Website?    —Newport, RI

"Hi Mommies!! I'm in the market for a babysitter (as most of us are!). I just need to get out of the house 1 or 2 a w..."

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Hi. My name is J. and I am a stay at home mom to 2 little girls, age 2 1/2 and 4 1/2. We are a very warm and loving family and I am very interested in watching anoth...

Hi Sittercity can be a great resource. As with any resource you need to use good judgement and trust your instincts. You can meet any of the sitters first in any pl...

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