Sitter + tutor, no upcharge
Babysitter & Tutor in Brooklyn
Most babysitters babysit. Ours tutor too. Becky and Shelly have both spent years tutoring Brooklyn kids in reading, writing, math, and (for Shelly) Hebrew — and that work is built into every session we do, not a separate premium service. If your kid has a homework pile, a test next week, or a reading level they're trying to pull up, we sit right next to them and work through it. When the work's done, we move to free play, dinner, bath, and bedtime like any other session. No upcharge, no separate booking flow.
Why Brooklyn Parents Choose Us for Tutoring & Homework Help
Real tutoring experience
Both sitters have tutored Brooklyn kids for years. Reading, writing, math, study skills — not just "watching them do homework."
Hebrew tutoring with Shelly
For day-school and Hebrew-school kids, Shelly helps with Hebrew reading, writing, and comprehension fluently. Book her directly.
Test and project prep
State tests, book reports, science fair, ELA essays — we sit through the full prep arc, not just the night before.
No tutoring upcharge
Same hourly rate as any babysitting session. Tutoring isn't a premium add-on here — it's what a good sitter does with a focused kid.
Your Sitters for Tutoring & Homework Help
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 Brooklyn Parents Say
“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
“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
See more parent reviews on our reviews page.
Tutoring & Homework Help Babysitting Rates
$25
per hour / 1 kid
$28
per hour / 2 kids
+$3
each additional kid
A small travel surcharge may apply depending on your neighborhood — see your area page for the exact amount.
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Tutoring & Homework Help Babysitting FAQ
What subjects do you tutor?
Elementary and middle-school reading, writing, and math. Shelly also tutors Hebrew reading and writing for day-school and Hebrew-school kids. For higher-level subjects like high-school calculus or SAT prep, we're honest about the limit and will tell you if we're not the right fit.
Is tutoring a separate booking or included in babysitting?
Included. It's the same booking flow and the same hourly rate — $25/hr for one child, $28/hr for two, +$3/hr per additional child. Just mention in the notes what your kid needs help with and the session is structured around it.
How long should I book if I want homework and tutoring done?
Most elementary homework and a focused tutoring block fits in a 2–3 hour session. For test prep or a bigger project, 3–4 hours gives room to do the work and still have time for dinner and downtime before bed.
Can you help with Hebrew-school homework or day-school assignments?
Yes — Shelly handles that. Book her directly for Hebrew homework, Chumash reading, parsha questions, or any day-school Hebrew work. Just add a note at booking and we'll confirm her availability.
Do you tutor without babysitting — just as a 1-hour tutor?
Short sessions are a little tight for us because we charge a 2-hour minimum, same as any booking. Most families book a 2–3 hour window that covers tutoring plus dinner or bedtime so the time isn't wasted on setup.
Will you actually review the work or just tell my kid to "do it"?
Review it. We sit with your kid, catch the wrong answers before they go in the backpack, and help them understand the step they missed. The homework log gets signed honestly — if something didn't click, we'll leave you a note.