Introducing pet sitting!
Exciting news! UrbanSitter now offers pet sitting for dogs, cats and your other lovable animals (birds, hamsters, even snakes!). To book pet sitting, join UrbanSitter now and filter your search to
UrbanSitter News and Tips
Recent Stories
Exciting changes on the way for UrbanSitter
At UrbanSitter, our mission has always been to provide the safest, most trusted place for parents and sitters to connect. That’s why soon, every babysitter and nanny you book on
Announcing our new partnership with Maven, family healthcare on-demand
At UrbanSitter, we celebrate parents who take care of their kids and themselves. That’s why we’re excited to announce our partnership with Maven, a go-to app for all family health
UrbanSitter Basics for Sitters
Learn how UrbanSitter works, tips for landing your first job, and how to maximize your opportunities on the site! Read on, then take an optional short quiz afterward. How Parents
UrbanSitter is expanding!
UrbanSitter is now available in more cities across the US, including Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, and Sacramento! Just in time for summer
Meet UrbanSitter for Android
Calling all Android fans! Everything you love about UrbanSitter and more is now available on Android. Find, schedule, and pay your favorite babysitters and nannies with a few convenient taps.
Sneak Peek: Parent Payments & Referrals
Over time, as an UrbanSitter, managing your calendar, responding to booking requests, and browsing the Job Board for open positions will become second nature. But do you know what it’s
Exciting New Features – Videos, Messaging, and more!
UrbanSitter is excited to announce groundbreaking new features designed to make your babysitter search faster and more efficient than ever before. These features launch today in select cities as part
Welcome Philadelphia Babysitters and Parents!
Hello Philadelphia! Now that you have joined the UrbanSitter family, we thought we’d help you get to know each other a little better. Parents, there are many great reasons to
Welcome Dallas Parents and Babysitters!
The Dallas Fort Worth Area is the newest addition to the UrbanSitter family. We are pleased to offer parents and Dallas babysitters a safe and reliable way to connect. Parents,
Join UrbanSitter
Need a sitter, nanny, or caregiver?
Looking for flexible well-paid work?
Get the Latest Updates
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
No spam. Notifications only about new products, updates.
Explore Our Blog
Menu
New From UrbanSitter
Babysitting Rates 2021 – Check your city now
February 19, 2021
Ideas for Babysitter Activities with a School-Aged Child
February 1, 2021
Parenting Issues In the Age of COVID
December 18, 2020
How much should I charge for babysitting?
December 9, 2020
Most Popular Stories
Babysitting Rates 2021 – Check your city now
Wondering what average babysitting rates are in 2021? Every year, UrbanSitter calculates average rates across the nation from the tens of thousands of babysitting jobs
Ideas for Babysitter Activities with a School-Aged Child
Hiring a babysitter for a school-age child is often met with some anxiety on both sides unless there are activities planned. The child wonders if
Parenting Issues In the Age of COVID
Early in 2020, UrbanSitter surveyed parents to find out how they were balancing child care and work during COVID-19. In November 2020, we checked back
How much should I charge for babysitting?
Wondering how your babysitting rates compare with your peers? UrbanSitter surveyed nearly 1,000 babysitters and nannies to help you decide how much you should charge