Free Babysitting

The Benefits of a Babysitting Co-Op

© Teresa Simpson

Explanation of cooperative babysitting and how to run a co-op group.

If you have kids, you know how hard it can sometimes be to find a trustworthy babysitter. And once you find a babysitter that is good with children, responsible, and mature, then you have to pay them! Babysitting fees can significantly increase the cost of a night out with your spouse. That is why many parents are turning to babysitting co-ops.

What is a Babysitting Co-op?

A babysitting co-op is a group of parents who share babysitting responsibilities with one another. One parent will sit for another for free, but in return, the parent receiving the services will also have to sit from time to time.

How Does it Work?

Every co-op is different but many follow the same basic guidelines:

If you are looking for a way to save money on babysitting or want a pool of reliable babysitters on which to call, a babysitting co-op may be just what you are looking for.


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