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- Professional references and parent reviews
- Interview booking tools
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Child care, simplified
About Sittercity
As parents, we know that finding a new sitter or nanny can be a real struggle, that's why we are on a mission to make childcare finally work. Millions of families and local caregivers have trusted Sittercity to help them make the child care connections they need with confidence. Gain the freedom to say yes to doing more of what you love.
Hire with confidence
A simplified search
Post a job, search by skills & schedule, and communicate with secure messaging and interview booking.
Screening tools for you
Ratings & reviews from other families, professional references, and background check options.
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Dedicated Trust and Safety team, identity authentication, Family Watchdog & fraud screens, and profile & message monitoring.
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Whatever you need, we've got you covered
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Babysitters
How do I hire a babysitter or nanny?
Deciding to hire a babysitter or nanny can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.
- Decide what you need
- Make must-have and nice-to-have lists
- When exactly do you need help?
- What are your expectations in addition to child care?
- Discuss details
- Prepare questions for interviews
- Put all job details in writing
- Discuss communication styles
- Integrate them into the family
- Socialize their role with other family/friends
- Discuss household rules and norms
- Review safety procedures together
Deciding to hire a babysitter or nanny can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.
1. Decide what you need
- Make must-have and nice-to-have lists
- When exactly do you need help?
- What are your expectations in addition to child care?
2. Discuss details
- Prepare questions for interviews
- Put all job details in writing
- Discuss communication styles
3. Integrate them into the family
- Socialize their role with other family/friends
- Discuss household rules and norms
- Review safety procedures together