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Care for every childhood stage – whenever you need it
Babysitters
Whether you need a sitter just once for date night or every afternoon, UrbanSitter connects you to trusted, experienced babysitters who can care for children of all ages, providing flexibility when you need it most.
Nannies
Looking for more consistent, full-time help? UrbanSitter makes it easy to find professional nannies that fit your family’s needs. From part-time to full-time to or live-in nannies, you can find caregivers who are trusted and reviewed by other parents.
After school care
Hire someone to pick up your child from school, bring them to and from after-school activities like soccer practice and piano lessons, or help with homework and tutoring. Our network offers flexible options for your family’s needs.
Last-minute child care
Unexpected long night at the office? Bad traffic? A sudden family emergency come up? Our in-home babysitters are available for last-minute child care requests, with response times under two minutes in most cities.
Whatever your kids need, UrbanSitter has you covered.
Finding trusted, reliable caregivers has never been easier—especially when you need more than just a sitter.
Create a free account to explore in-home babysitters, nannies, and caregivers near you. Sort by skills like driving, cooking, or tutoring. Last-minute bookings are just as easy as hiring in advance—find your perfect match!
Getting recommendations from fellow parents in your neighborhood, school, or church communities used to be the hardest part of finding a sitter. We make it easy. Filter caregivers by reviews and ratings from your community and find sitters you can trust, fast.
Thousands of families across the U.S. trust UrbanSitter to hire the perfect caregiver. Whether it’s a babysitter, nanny, or pet sitter, you’ll find reliable caregivers that fit your needs and make life easier every time.
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How to find the perfect caregiver with UrbanSitter
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Get all of the best caregivers in your community at your fingertips. It’s free to sign up, browse local babysitters and nannies, and even post jobs!
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Take the hassle out of your search for a sitter. Our network of caregivers comes to you! Vet applicants through reviews and ratings from fellow parents and find the right fit.
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Book a caregiver in a few taps. All caregivers pass background checks, and you can view their experience and reviews before deciding.
Great babysitters and nannies are just a tap away!
Put your loved ones in the best possible hands—whether it’s your infant, school-age kids, elderly family members, or even your pets.
Getting started is easy. Just make your account and get personalized recommendations for reliable, background-checked professionals you can trust.
Babysitter and nanny services FAQ
The easiest and best way to find a caregiver is to post a job on UrbanSitter. With just a few taps, you can detail the type of care you need and put out a call for sitters with experience caring for children the same age and with the same needs as yours. Available caregivers will apply, and you can visit their profiles and see at a glance if they’re right for you. You can also message and interview candidates for a job on the app.
Setting up an account, browsing nannies and babysitters near you, and posting jobs with us is free. We don’t ask you to add a paid membership until you decide to book a sitter. Once you find the right caregiver, you can upgrade your account to a paid membership plan to get unlimited access to messaging, interviewing, and booking. Your membership plan can be billed monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Our network covers all 50 states, from babysitters in New York and San Diego to Seattle, Chicago and more. Whether you’re at home or traveling, you can find trusted caregivers nearby who are already helping families right in your community. From after-school daycare to pet sitting, our babysitting app makes it easy to find flexible care wherever you are and whenever you need it.
Every caregiver in the our network must clear a yearly background check and manual review by our Trust and Safety team so you can feel confident leaving your house and children in their hands on a regular basis or even on short notice.
When you book a sitter or nanny for your children, you can pay them with cash in person or use our online payment system to pay via credit card. Caregivers will choose which payment method they prefer—most accept credit, but some only accept cash. You can set your method of payment in your job posting and only receive applications from caregivers who accept that payment type.
UrbanSitter offers more than just babysitting. On our website and app, you can find highly-rated tutors, housekeepers, pet sitters, and non-medical companion care for elderly family members—all trusted by families like yours.
Do you have more questions about finding child care services with UrbanSitter?