Kid-side of the event, fully handled
You host the adults. We run the kids' side — activities, meals, bedtime if the event runs late. You don't have to check in.
Birthdays · gatherings · home events
Event Babysitters in Brooklyn
Hosting a dinner, a birthday, a small gathering? Brooklyn Sitters covers event-night childcare — the kids get their own sitter and their own corner of the house, the adults get to actually be adults, and nobody has to manage a tantrum during dessert. We bring activities and stay engaged the whole time. Not a hands-off sit-on-the-couch watching; real play, meal coordination with your timeline, and a bedtime handoff when the party winds down. Talk to us about the event type and guest-count of kids — we'll tell you what staffing makes sense.
8+ years experience5.013 reviewsServing Brooklyn
Why us
Why Brooklyn parents choose us for events.
Two sitters when the kid-count warrants
More than three kids or a wide age range usually means we send both of us. We'll tell you up front; no surprise add-ons mid-event.
Works with your event timeline
Dinner's at 7, cake's at 8:30, bedtime at 9 — we follow the flow you set. We're not trying to run our own schedule.
The sitters
Your sitters for events.
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
Kids ask for them by name.
“Becky is so good with kids, and is very punctual. My kids adore her, they always ask for her to come over and babysit. Highly recommended!”
Diana Ilizirov
“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
Rates
Events rates.
$25
One child, per hour
$28
Two children, per hour
+$3
Each additional child
Small travel surcharge may apply depending on your neighborhood. See your area page for the exact amount.
Neighborhoods
Events across Brooklyn.
We cover 27 Brooklyn neighborhoods for events bookings. The ones below are the most-requested for this service; the full grid underneath lists every neighborhood we serve.
Most requested
Event sitter in MidwoodEvent sitter in FlatbushEvent sitter in Brooklyn HeightsEvent sitter in WilliamsburgEvent sitter in Bay RidgeEvent sitter in Ditmas Park
All Brooklyn neighborhoods we serve
Event sitter in Bergen BeachEvent sitter in Mill BasinEvent sitter in Marine ParkEvent sitter in GeorgetownEvent sitter in Gerritsen BeachEvent sitter in Sheepshead BayEvent sitter in FlatbushEvent sitter in MidwoodEvent sitter in Manhattan BeachEvent sitter in Brighton BeachEvent sitter in East FlatbushEvent sitter in CanarsieEvent sitter in FlatlandsEvent sitter in GravesendEvent sitter in BensonhurstEvent sitter in Ditmas ParkEvent sitter in KensingtonEvent sitter in Bath BeachEvent sitter in Dyker HeightsEvent sitter in Prospect Park SouthEvent sitter in Sunset ParkEvent sitter in Borough ParkEvent sitter in Sea GateEvent sitter in Bay RidgeEvent sitter in Crown HeightsEvent sitter in WilliamsburgEvent sitter in Brooklyn Heights
Common questions
Events FAQ.
What kind of events do you cover?
Home-based events mostly: birthdays, dinner parties, holiday gatherings, bat/bar mitzvah home receptions, Shabbat dinners with visiting families. For weddings or big venue events, a dedicated wedding-childcare agency is better suited.
How many kids can one sitter handle at an event?
Two or three comfortably. Beyond that, or with a mix of infants and older kids, we send both Becky and Shelly.
Do you bring supplies?
A small kit — books, crayons, a craft. For a birthday or themed event, tell us the setup and we'll work into whatever you've already planned.
What if the event runs late?
Late-night coverage up to 3 AM is available — just flag it when you book. We bill the extra hours at the same rate.
Can we use you for corporate events or off-site?
We stick to in-home events in Brooklyn. Corporate and off-site childcare is a different model than ours; we'd be a poor fit.
How early should I book for an event?
Two weeks for weekend events. A month or more for holiday-season gatherings. Shorter notice sometimes works — ask.
Ready when you are
Book Becky or Shelly.
Becky and Shelly are available for events across Brooklyn.