December 31 · Brooklyn
The one night you have to plan.
Of every booking we take all year, NYE fills first and fills hardest. Two sitters, one night, every Brooklyn family with a 7pm reservation wanting the same thing.
When NYE actually books
Earlier than you think.
First requests start landing. Repeat families lock their slot.
One sitter usually fills. The other gets her last few open hours.
If we're still open, it's the awkward shift only — early evening or post-midnight.
Closed. Don't bother trying — we feel bad turning you away.
The premium-rate honest version
NYE costs more. Here's why.
December 31 is the highest-demand night in Brooklyn childcare. Becky and Shelly are giving up their own NYE plans to be in your living room while you toast at midnight. The rate reflects that — we charge a premium evening rate, agreed in writing before the booking confirms.
We'll quote the exact number when you reach out. No surprise surcharge added at the door, no "holiday gratuity" line item we wave around at the end. One number, agreed in advance.
What NYE looks like for the kids
Bedtime on whatever rhythm they're used to. Some families want the kids up to count down — fine, we'll do sparkling juice and the ball drop. Most want them down by 9 — also fine, lights out and a sitter in the living room with a book.
Either way: no party at your house. No friends dropping by. No fireworks watching from your roof. Just the kids, the routine, and someone who isn't scrolling TikTok with one eye on the monitor.