Fluent Hebrew, naturally spoken
Shelly reads, sings, and plays in Hebrew the same way she does in English. Your kids hear real, relaxed Hebrew from someone who actually speaks it.
Hebrew at home
Hebrew-Speaking Babysitter in Brooklyn
For Israeli families living in Brooklyn, bilingual households, and parents who want their kids to hear Hebrew outside the house, Shelly is here. She speaks Hebrew fluently and uses it naturally with kids — reading bedtime stories in Hebrew, singing songs they already know, keeping the language alive between visits to family in Israel. She's also done regular English-speaking babysitting for Brooklyn families for years, so bilingual kids get the best of both worlds. Book Shelly specifically for Hebrew-speaking sessions — just note it when you book and we'll confirm availability.
8+ years experience5.013 reviewsServing Brooklyn
Why us
Why Brooklyn parents choose us for hebrew-speaking families.
Bilingual-friendly
For mixed-language households, Shelly switches between Hebrew and English as the kids prefer. No forced-language awkwardness, no pressure.
Great with every age
Babies, toddlers, and school-age kids all benefit from a Hebrew-speaking sitter. Shelly adapts the language play to whatever the kid can handle.
Book Shelly directly
When you book, add a note that you'd like Shelly for a Hebrew-speaking session. We'll confirm her availability within a few hours.
The sitters
Meet your hebrew-speaking families sitter.
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!
In her own words
“I grew up speaking Hebrew at home, so with the kids it's not a lesson — it's just how I talk. We read Eretz Ahavati at bedtime, we sing the same songs their grandma in Tel Aviv sings, and if they want to ask me something in English I answer in Hebrew and they pick it up without noticing. Israeli families booking me for the first time usually ask if I'll really speak Hebrew the whole time. The answer is yes. It's the whole point.”
Shelly Davidov
Partner Sitter
What parents say
Kids ask for them by name.
“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
“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
Rates
Hebrew-Speaking Families 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
Hebrew-Speaking Families across Brooklyn.
We cover 27 Brooklyn neighborhoods for hebrew-speaking families bookings. The ones below are the most-requested for this service; the full grid underneath lists every neighborhood we serve.
Most requested
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All Brooklyn neighborhoods we serve
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Common questions
Hebrew-Speaking Families FAQ.
How fluent is Shelly in Hebrew?
Shelly speaks Hebrew fluently and is comfortable reading books, singing songs, and holding full conversations in Hebrew with kids of any age.
How do I book a Hebrew-speaking session through the website?
Use the standard booking form and add a note in the notes field that you'd like a Hebrew-speaking session. We'll confirm Shelly's availability and send back a confirmation within a few hours.
What if Shelly isn't available on my date?
Becky doesn't speak Hebrew, so Hebrew-speaking sessions are Shelly-only. If she's booked, we'll let you know and suggest the next available date. We never substitute in someone who can't actually hold up their end of the promise.
Do you cover Manhattan for Hebrew-speaking sessions?
We currently serve Brooklyn only. If you're visiting from Israel and staying in a Brooklyn Airbnb or hotel, Shelly can come to you — just send the address when you book.
Can Shelly help with Hebrew homework or schoolwork?
Yes. She has tutoring experience and can help with Hebrew reading, writing, and comprehension for kids in day school or Hebrew school. Just mention the subject when you book.
What's the rate for a Hebrew-speaking babysitting session?
The same as any other session — $25/hr for one child, $28/hr for two, +$3/hr per additional child. No language surcharge.
Ready when you are
Book Shelly.
Available for hebrew-speaking families sessions across Brooklyn.