Sitter Babysitter FAQ

On Sitter you can get directions to your job, keep track of time, access contact information, and see your client’s emergency contacts, allergies, bedtime routines and more. Always remember [...]

With Sitter, parents can send a job request out to all of their babysitters at once. The first to accept gets the job! You’ll get a booking request in the app and a text message. If you can do [...]

In the app: Open the main menu in the top left-hand corner of the app. At the top of the main menu, tap your profile photo to view your profile settings. Scroll down and tap on any field you need [...]

In the app: Open the main menu in the top-left corner of the screen. Tap “My Families”. Tap the “+” icon in the top-right corner of your sitter list. Select “Choose [...]

You can definitely contact families looking for a babysitter but our model is based on relationships, not specific jobs. You’ll introduce yourself to families in your network or area and have an [...]

No information is publicly available. Once you are connected to a client, they can see the basic information in your profile.  Your address and date of birth are not available to anyone. Learn more.

Nope! Babysitters do not need to be on the app in order for a parent to book you. You will continue to receive text messages and can reply accordingly. Learn more.

Babysitting rates vary based on where you live, how much experience you have, and how many kids you are watching. The average babysitting rate across the nation is $13.50. Learn more.

Yes, you can charge different rates to different clients, however, there is not a way to specify this in your profile. If you would like to charge a client a different rate than what is posted in [...]

Sitter is built on a foundation of privacy and trust. Do not worry – when you add a client’s contact information in Sitter, it is not shared with anyone. Here’s what happens when you add a [...]