Babysitting with household chores?

This is how you do it!

If you are going to babysit for a family on a fixed basis (a fixed day every week for a longer period of time), you will always first of all be the babysitter for the children. In addition, the family may expect you to help out with some light household chores. After all, how great would it be for the parents to come home to a neat and organised house?!

We are therefore glad to give you some tips to make sure that your fixed babysitting service runs smoothly. Babysitting Angels who are already fixed babysitters will also be interviewed, so read on quickly...

#1 Ask the parent what is expected of you

In the booking request, parents can already indicate what they expect from you. Consider, for example, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, or helping with homework. Can't find it in the booking request? Ask the parent if they expect you to take on extra tasks in addition to babysitting, so that you won't be faced with unexpected surprises during the first babysitting service.

#1 Ask the parent what is expected of you

This is how you get started as a regular babysitter

#2 Discuss your own expectations

Prior to the babysitting services, it is also important to express your own expectations. Do you enjoy cooking with the children, but find it difficult to think of what to make? Or would you prefer not to do certain tasks? Make agreements with the parents about such things in advance, so that the babysitting service can run smoothly for you.

#3 The children are always priority number 1

As a Babysitting Angel, the most important thing is of course that you take good care of the kids. So, didn't get around to cleaning up or cooking because the kids needed your attention? Let the parents know when they return. You can agree for next time to take on fewer tasks so that you can focus on the kids.

#2 Discuss your own expectations

#3 The children are always priority number 1

Angel Kimberley (18 years old) lives in Amsterdam and regularly babysits the same family:

“I really enjoy babysitting for a family. You see the same kids every week. It’s also nice for the kids to see the same face every week. While babysitting, I am very busy entertaining the children. But besides that, I help the parents out. For example, I tidy up the house or make sure that dinner is prepared.”

Meet Angel Sabine (20 years old) who often cooks for the whole family:

“I cook quite a lot while babysitting. I really enjoy making a recipe with the kids. The children think it’s super fun to help out and they also really like cooking, luckily! So when we cook together, we are just doing something fun together.”

Angel Kimberley (18 years old) lives in Amsterdam and regularly babysits the same family:

Meet Angel Sabine (20 years old) who often cooks for the whole family:

Want to be a fixed babysitter too?

Yes, great! That means babysitting on fixed days for the same family, so that you are ensured babysitting services and fixed earnings. Go to 'Profile' > 'Babysitting preferences' and, under 'Fixed babysitting', indicate if and for when you would like to receive fixed requests. Happy babysitting!