Brooklyn Sitters · Kensington
Kensington is a diverse, under-the-radar Brooklyn neighborhood tucked between Prospect Park and Borough Park. Families here love the quiet residential blocks and the multicultural shops along Church Avenue and Ocean Parkway — everything from Bangladeshi bakeries to kosher pizzerias within a few blocks. Becky and Shelly come to Kensington for regular evening babysitting and weekend care. Parents here value sitters who are patient, experienced, and actually engaged with the kids — not just watching the clock.
A +$10/hr travel surcharge applies for Kensington.
Neighborhood
On the map
ZIP code we cover in Kensington: 11218.
Your sitters
Becky Halfon
Lead Sitter
Becky currently works at a daycare and has 8+ years of hands-on childcare experience — from babysitting 10+ kids across Brooklyn to leading groups of 20+ as a camp counselor. She's also tutored 25+ students, so homework help is always included!
Shelly Davidov
Partner Sitter
Shelly has 6+ years of hands-on childcare experience — from babysitting kids of all ages across Brooklyn to mentoring 20+ campers as a camp counselor at Mill Basin Day Camp. She's also tutored elementary and middle school students, so homework help is covered!
What parents say
“Becky is wonderful with children, responsible, and very dependable. She does a great job, and I feel comfortable knowing my kids are in good hands!!”
Ariel Kattan
“So flexible, communicative, and amazing with children. It’s one thing to be a babysitter but when the kids WANT me to leave you know they’re doing a good job.”
Liron Mordechai
With kids
Fun for families in the neighborhood.
Brooklyn Public Library branch on 18th Avenue with a welcoming kids' area and regular free programs.
Neighborhood playground with climbing structures and open space — a regular stop for Kensington families.
The southern end of Prospect Park is steps away — huge open fields, sports courts, and room for kids to actually run.
The country's first bike path, right in the neighborhood — safe, wide, great for scooters, bikes, and long walks with little kids.
Rates
$25
One child, per hour
$28
Two children, per hour
+$3
Each additional child
+$10/hr travel surcharge applies for Kensington.
Common questions
Our babysitting rate in Kensington starts at $25/hr for one child and $28/hr for two children, plus $3/hr for each additional child. A $10 travel surcharge applies for Kensington.
We babysit children from infants through pre-teens (ages 0–10) in Kensington. Both Becky and Shelly have experience with all age groups, including newborns.
You can book a sitter in Kensington directly through our website. Just fill out the online booking form with your date, time, and number of children, and we'll confirm your session within a few hours.
Yes! Both Becky and Shelly have tutoring experience and are happy to help with homework in any subject. It's included in every babysitting session at no extra charge.
We're available for babysitting in Kensington from 8 AM through 3 AM, seven days a week. That covers after-school care, weekday evenings, weekends, date nights, and late-night sessions for weddings, events, and long dinners.
We recommend booking at least 24–48 hours in advance, but we always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests in Kensington. Submit a booking and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Ready when you are
Becky and Shelly are available for date nights, after-school care, weekends, and more.