To celebrate Oreoluwa as our first Tripsitta of the Month in 2025, we are exploring her journey in childcare through an in-depth interview highlighting her passions, background and expertise!
Oreoluwa is one of our most loved, requested, and active babysitters in Paris. She consistently receives glowing reviews from parents worldwide and is always eager to connect with new families.
To celebrate Oreoluwa and her achievement as our Tripsitta of the Month, we sat down with her to learn more about her journey in childcare, her passions, motivations, and her valuable tips and tricks for a successful babysitting experience.
What inspired you to become a babysitter, and how has that motivation shaped your approach to childcare?
My inspiration for becoming a babysitter stems from my love for children, and my belief in top-notch caregiving. Growing up in a family-oriented environment, I was the most trusted family member to take care of my brother’s children.
How do you create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for the kids you care for?
Creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for kids starts with understanding their personal interests, needs, and personalities. This helps me create indoor or outdoor activities. However, there is always new tricks rolled up my sleeves, such as arts and crafts, painting, red-yellow-green lights, acting Dressup, and airplane among other fun games, always age appropriate for the children I care for. To ensure safety, I am vigilant about maintaining a secure environment, for example by noticing and removing any sharp objects, state clear boundaries as well as my proactive mother instinct to act fast.
Can you share a memorable or rewarding experience you’ve had while babysitting?
One of the most memorable and rewarding experiences I have had while babysitting was with a 2 year old girl. The parents were very nervous because they have not used a babysitter service before. However, they were so sure that their daughter would cry if they leave her with me. Immediately as I saw her, I established and activated my childlike self, and started engaging her with numerous games and plays. This made her feel comfortable around me before her parents left.
What made it memorable for me was, when the parents were leaving, she was so attached to me, she just waved at them saying “bye” because she was already enjoying my company. She was enjoying our moments so much she didn’t even remember to cry! It was incredibly fulfilling and adorable.
Do you have a favorite location or city where you’ve worked as a sitter? What made it stand out?
One of my favorite locations I worked as a sitter was in Saint Jean de Luz, a small city in Bayonne in the South of France. I enjoyed the VIP coach train going there and the vacation mansion the family booked was magnificent. The pool, the nature walks with the kids, the beach outing with the kids was quite different from my city life in Paris. The south of France is beautiful, I really enjoyed the the outdoor views. We did a lot of games in the city, mostly outdoor, such as visiting the nature animal park. It made the experience so fun and unforgettable for myself and the kids.
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What advice would you offer to parents who are traveling with children for the first time?
A good plan always helps the kids, so I would say engage them and talk to them about every activity and involvement of a third-party (sitter) in your trip, as well as being flexible with time and change of food for the kids, always considering your location and country.
What special qualities or skills do you have that allows you to connect with the children you care for?
I belive my energetic and fun-loving personality, my patience and adaptability, and also, my love for learning new languages from the kids!
Can you share a bit about your professional life outside of Tripsitta or any personal hobbies/interests that you feel enhance your skills as a babysitter?
I have a background in education and I also teach English at the university. Dealing with children in education has helped my level of patience. I truly strengthened my empathy working in customer service years ago. My natural love for healthcare has helped enhance my experience in unexpected situations and engaging children whilst looking out for their safety. My personal hobby is great communication skills and building solid relationships.
How do you prepare yourself before each Tripsitta booking?
Basically, I engage the parents before my booking to build assurance and trust, making sure they are confident to let go of any doubts. I also memorize the names of the kids, so when I get to the job I just act like I know the child’s name already. It helps to build the first-contact bond with the kids.
*How has your experience working with Tripsitta been? *
Working with Tripsitta has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The platform provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with families from diverse countries backgrounds and offer meaningful childcare support. One of the things I value most is the flexibility and variety of experiences it gives with each family, learning from their culture and languages has been exciting. Tripsitta’s support and resources have also been invaluable in ensuring I can focus on providing the best care possible. Overall, my time with Tripsitta has not only strengthened my childcare skills but also reinforced my passion for working with children and helping families feel at ease during their travels.
