We just moved into the area and are looking for a reliable babysitter for our two kids, 2 and 4. It is important to be comfortable with pets as we have a cat. We currently live on the second floor of my grandmothers home with shared kitchen and dinning. She is fairly self sufficient, however I would ask anyone preparing snacks/food for the kids would also check in with her to see if she is hungry. My husband and I generally look for childcare at least 2 weekends a month and on some weekdays if one of the kids gets sick or school is off. My daughter is also experimenting with potty training so experience in that area is a plus.