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Because your child's safety matters most

At UrbanSitter, safety isn't just a pledge—it's built into everything we do.

Annual background checks exceed industry standards with advanced checks available.
Detailed caregiver profiles include repeat family stats and experience insights.
300,000+ reviews and referrals from families like you.
Caregivers are individually screened by our Trust and Safety team.

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Caregivers connected to your world

UrbanSitter makes it simple to find child care providers trusted by people you know. Our referral network spans 300,000+ local community groups and organizations across all 50 states.

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Your school

Find babysitters trusted by families at your child's school.

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Your neighborhood

Get recommendations from families right in your neighborhood.

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Your local groups

See referrals from parenting groups, kids' sports teams, and more.

Finding child care is this easy

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Enter your zip code to explore sitters and post a child care job—for free. Pay only when you're ready to book.
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Browse for free

Explore profiles, intro videos, reviews, and community connections to find the perfect fit.
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Book with ease

If you find a match, add a membership to unlock booking tools that make scheduling and paying for care easy.

More than babysitters—care for every need

UrbanSitter offers solutions for your whole family:

Babysitters

Find a date night sitter, after school care, weekend care, and last-minute babysitters near you.

Nannies

Full-time, part-time, live-in, or after-school nanny care personalized for your family.

Daycares and preschools

Explore daycares near you with real-time openings and tours.

Tutoring

Get homework help, test prep, and access to specialized tutors.

Pet sitters

Dog sitters, cat sitters, dog walkers, and more pet sitting services.

Senior care

Companionship, elderly care, and experienced senior caregivers.

Household management

Help with errands, organization, and house cleaning services.
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At UrbanSitter, caregivers keep 100% of their earnings, making us the favorite babysitting website among top-quality care providers.

Families trust UrbanSitter

Trust and safety standards that go further

Caregivers aren't just background-checked—they're evaluated by real people to meet our gold standard for Trust & Safety requirements.

Help when you need it, even last minute babysitters

Need a sitter now? In most cities, our babysitter app connects you with help in under two minutes—perfect for urgent child care needs.

Profiles that tell the full story

Detailed insights, like response times and repeat families, help you hire with confidence.

UrbanSitter made it possible to balance a full-time career and life with three children, plus a husband that travels for work. I don't know what I'd do without it!

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Karen P., mom of three

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Ready to find care your family can trust?

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