I need to find a reliable babysitter for occasional babysitting needs (mostly evenings and/or weekends so my husband and I can go out) for my 2 year old son. My husband and I don't have anyone to sit, and we haven't been out in over a year. We are pretty desperate. Unfortunately, there aren't any teenagers in our neighborhood, and all of our friends & family are younger with young children. Thus far we have had no success in finding someone. Any suggestions on how to locate a good babysitter?
Even better, if you know a reliable teen/pre-teen or college student who babysits and you would like to refer them, please feel free to send an email directly to my personal email address at ____@____.com
If you haven't found someone yet, I just recently became a SAHM, and wouldn't mind watching him every once in awhile. I have a little boy at home.
Email me if you want information
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Hi K.,
Our daycare lady lives in Ferndale and has a 14 year old daughter that also babysits for my 15 month old from time to time. She is very good. She is the oldest of 4 and her mom has taught her well!! I will give her your email address and hopefully you can make connections!!
K.,
I have a 2 1/2 year old and am very pickey about baby-sitters. We currently use one of Brendan's teachers from his daycare, which works out great for us. However, we also occassionally use a Wayne State and Oakland Univ students. I would suggest posting at the universities education department or calling the education department to see if they are any job wanted postings and interviewing those students--- they usually charge more, we pay $10 an hour-- but it's totally worth it to me.
Also, you mentioned your family members also have young children-- what about a swap, so you each get a night out? I know this is easier said than done with naps, and sleeping, etc...but if you are desperate... it might be a solution.
I understand where you're coming from. My husband and I have a 2 yr old named Austin and we haven't gonge out in a long time..We live in Ferndale also. I will let you know if I can find anyone, I am so picky about who watches him so my husband blames me for never being able to go anywhere. My home e-mail address is ____@____.com, maybe if neither of us can find a babysitter we can meet at the park for the boys to play. lol
My Name is S. and my husbands name is Jason
