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FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE

Personalize your profile by adding your weekly availability, your years of experience, and your hourly babysitting rate – and remember to upload a professional photo. Based on your preferences and selected filters, you’ll see all matching babysitting jobs in your area.

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CHECK CHILDCARE NEEDS

If you see a nearby job for a family that you like, visit their profile to find out more about their needs and expectations. You can read about their kids and what they are looking for in a babysitter or a nanny to confirm that you might be a good fit for the job.

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MEET MOMS, DADS,
& THEIR KIDS

Send a greeting and introduction to the parents you like most. You can message back and forth, or set up a telephone or video call with them. If everything seems to be working out, ask about meeting them and their kids in person for an interview. Then, you can decide if it’s a match.

Get help from our detailed guide for babysitters:
10 steps to finding a babysitting job

OUR SITTERS HAVE LOTS TO SAY

Wondering what it’s like to work with Sitly?

Emilia: “Nooaa didn’t like it that his mom returned so soon after doing groceries.”
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Anne: “Mari sent me a video showing that Iiris started to walk, and we both cheered for her.”
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Laura: “I wanted to have more families to babysit for and found them quickly.”
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Hanna: “Whenever we draw together, I give them my drawings, and get theirs in return.”
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Miia: “As a daytime sitter, you have more active time to play and do things together.”
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Safety

Our team is fully committed to making your Sitly neighbourhood a safe place for finding a job or a babysitter. Please help us keep you and your neighbours out of harm’s way by sticking to our safety tips:
Vet Profiles for a Safe Bet

Vet Profiles for a Safe Bet

Before getting together in person, review families’ photos and the information written in their profile. Make sure to ask for details about the job by message, and schedule a phone interview or video call as well if that makes you feel more comfortable about meeting face-to-face.
Protect Your Personal Info

Protect Your Personal Info

Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us, so we only show other people the information you enter that is needed for you to find a suitable job. We never share your home or email address, and we ask that you don’t send this or any other compromising details to other people.
Report All Red Flags to Us

Report All Red Flags to Us

Is something suspicious going on? Nobody should be asking for your personal details straight away, or behaving in a way that might be considered inappropriate. If you receive a message that is aggressive or uncomfortable in any way – please contact our team so we can investigate.

Answers to Your Questions

Account registration is free, with no obligations. With a Basic membership plan, you can browse all of the registered families in your area, invite your favourites to visit your profile, and send replies to get to know more about those who message you – all for no cost.

If you find the perfect job and can’t wait for the family to get in touch, however, a Premium subscription will allow you to start your own conversations and access other exclusive features:

1 month Premium membership: 8,95 €
3 months Premium membership: 17,85 € (5,95 € per month)

Please note, Premium subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle. You can cancel your membership anytime without losing your account.

Your babysitting earnings will vary greatly depending on how old you are, how much experience you have, how many kids you’re taking care of, and how far away you live. We recommend setting your base rate at minimum wage levels to start.

Keep in mind that it’s normal to ask for a little extra pay if you consent to extra tasks – like picking up the kids or doing certain chores around the house – but be sure to lay out clear expectations in advance. Then, do your best to agree on an hourly rate that is fair for everyone involved.

No, it’s not necessary to give your complete work history to Sitly or anyone else on our platform. Simply edit your profile to add any relevant information you wish to share directly with parents. We do suggest you calculate how many years of previous nanny services or babysitting experience you have, and organize any references’ contact information you might want to send later.

Parents prefer sitters who have previously worked with children in the past, because it gives them a greater sense of trust and confidence that their kids are in good hands. So if you don’t have any childcare experience, you’ll probably need to lay a little groundwork for finding a formal job.

To kick off your babysitting career, ask family members about watching your younger siblings, cousins, or nieces and nephews – or check in with your neighbours about babysitting the kids next door. This way, you can gain some firsthand experience and increase your chances of finding a great job as a babysitter or nanny.

To find a babysitting job online fast, you’ll need to make a great first impression with a picture-perfect profile. Make sure you tell families who you are, what you’re looking for, why you like working as a sitter, and when you’re available.

Keep in mind that you are 5 times more likely to be hired by a family when you have a good profile picture. So put your best foot forward by uploading a headshot or portrait that follows our photo guidelines: neutral background, no filters, nice and centered.

Download the Sitly app so you can reply right away to interested families. If you don’t want to wait for parents to get in touch, consider upgrading to a Premium membership so you can send the first message as soon as new jobs get posted.

The babysitting interview is your time to shine, which may feel like a lot of pressure, but you can put your nerves to bed by showing up well-prepared. Most parents will want to ask you about a lot of general information regarding your background and your approach to babysitting.

Review our 10-Step Guide for Babysitters for a list of common interview questions so you can rehearse some answers beforehand. When it’s time for your interview with the family, remember to be punctual, polite, and professional so clients can see how serious you are about being a sitter.
Still have questions?

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GET GREAT BABYSITTING JOBS NEAR YOU

Whether you’re looking for work as a full-time childminder or an after-school nanny – or just a part-time gig as an on-call weekend sitter – Sitly helps you connect with neighbourhood families to find the best baby sitting jobs in your area.

CUSTOMISE YOUR JOB SEARCH

As soon as you complete your account registration, you’ll gain immediate access to a list of local families looking for childcare services. Our job finding app for babysitters lets you apply personalised filters for specifying days of the week, number of children, and more – so you can quickly and easily discover the perfect family for your next job.

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