Brooklyn Sitters · Sheepshead Bay
Sheepshead Bay brings together the best of Brooklyn — waterfront charm, diverse restaurants along Emmons Avenue, and a strong sense of community. Families here range from young parents to multi-generational households, and many rely on Brooklyn Sitters for regular evening and weekend babysitting. Becky and Shelly love this neighborhood, especially in the summer when the bay is buzzing with energy.
A +$5/hr travel surcharge applies for Sheepshead Bay.
Neighborhood
On the map
ZIP code we cover in Sheepshead Bay: 11235.
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
“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
“The absolute best, very reliable, trustworthy, great with kids, even my more attached little ones eased to them pretty quickly which is so reassuring when you want a night out to relax!! Been babysitting my kids for years, and my friends kids. Love love love could not recommend more!!!”
Katherine Benyaminov
Date night
Book a sitter and enjoy a night at these local favorites.
Cash-only seafood institution on Emmons Avenue. Fresh clams, lobster, and no-frills vibes right on the water.
Turkish/Mediterranean seafood with waterfront seating. One of the best date-night spots on the bay.
Greek seafood with white-tablecloth service and incredible views of the boats. Special occasion worthy.
Iconic Brooklyn roast beef joint. Not fancy, but absolutely a good time — and it's been here since 1970.
With kids
Fun for families in the neighborhood.
Walk the piers, watch the fishing boats come in, and grab an ice cream. Kids love it.
Just a short walk — one of the best playgrounds in South Brooklyn with ocean views.
Peaceful waterfront park with a playground area and walking paths along the bay.
Browse the bakeries, pizza shops, and small stores — a fun mini-adventure for kids.
Rates
$25
One child, per hour
$28
Two children, per hour
+$3
Each additional child
+$5/hr travel surcharge applies for Sheepshead Bay.
Common questions
Our babysitting rate in Sheepshead Bay starts at $25/hr for one child and $28/hr for two children, plus $3/hr for each additional child. A $5 travel surcharge applies for Sheepshead Bay.
We babysit children from infants through pre-teens (ages 0–10) in Sheepshead Bay. Both Becky and Shelly have experience with all age groups, including newborns.
You can book a sitter in Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay. 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.