Activities, not screens
We bring a small kit — crayons, a book, a project — and follow your house rules on screens. Default is engaged play.
Ages 1 through 4 · activities included
Toddler Babysitters in Brooklyn
Toddlers want to DO things. Brooklyn Sitters shows up with a plan — an art project, a park outing if the weather's right, a meal that actually gets eaten, a bedtime routine that doesn't turn into a standoff. Becky and Shelly have been working with ones-through-fours for years: separation-anxiety Mondays, I-don't-wanna-nap Tuesdays, why-is-everything-Wheels-on-the-Bus Wednesdays. We come prepared, we stay patient, and we leave the house in better shape than we found it.
8+ years experience5.013 reviewsServing Brooklyn
Why us
Why Brooklyn parents choose us for toddler care.
The nap happens
Tell us your routine, the stuffie that matters, the song that works. We execute. Naps run on time.
House is how you left it
Toys picked up, dishes done, snack wrappers in the bin. You come home to order, not cleanup duty.
The sitters
Your sitters for toddler care.
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.
“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
Rates
Toddler Care 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
Toddler Care across Brooklyn.
We cover 27 Brooklyn neighborhoods for toddler care 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
Toddler Care FAQ.
What ages counts as toddler for you?
Roughly 1 through 4 years. The line between toddler and preschooler is fuzzy — we plan activities that match your kid's actual stage, not a strict age bracket.
Will you take my toddler to the park?
If the weather's good and you approve the plan, yes. Tell us which park, which gate to use, and any routes to avoid. We send a check-in text when we get there.
What if my toddler won't go down for a nap?
We follow your routine and give it a real try. If the nap doesn't happen, we do quiet play instead — no forcing, no battles. We tell you honestly how it went.
Can you handle potty training?
We follow your plan. Tell us where you are in the process — prompts every hour, accident protocol, favorite underwear, all of it. We don't introduce new methods mid-session.
How do you handle tantrums?
Calmly, without escalation. Your kid is going to have a meltdown about something eventually and it's fine. We don't shame or bribe; we just ride it out and tell you what set it off so you can piece it together.
Is the rate the same regardless of age?
Yes. $25/hr for one child, $28/hr for two, +$3/hr per additional. Toddler or ten-year-old, same rate.
Ready when you are
Book Becky or Shelly.
Becky and Shelly are available for toddler care across Brooklyn.