Sittercity is a great option for anyone looking for babysitting services.
The site is extremely easy to use and has a huge database of qualified babysitters and nannies to choose from.
Here’s how it works:
- Click the banner at the top of this page to go to the search tool
- Enter your zip code and click the orange “Search Now” button
- As an illustration of how big the database of sitters is, I just did a search for my town in MI (population under 10,000) and it came back with 771 babysitters within a radius of 50 miles.
- You can then narrow down your search by several different criteria options which I will go over below.
- For complete access to a babysitter’s profile which includes contact info, background checks and references, click on the green “Join Now” button that you will see at the top of that search results page
You can also click the button below and then on the orange “Join Now” button at the top right of the page.
Now let’s go over some of the benefits of using Sittercity for your child care needs:
- It is extremely reasonably priced! Here are the pricing options:
FREE Trial: Test the service out for 7 days by posting a job to determine how many applicants you would receive
Annual Membership: This is the best value and works out to only $9.99/month (there is no sign-up fee for this option
Monthly Membership: This is $9.99/mo + a one-time $39.99 sign-up fee - This service and website is well known and reputable. It has been featured on CNN, Today, Good Morning America, and The Early Show to name just a few.
- Very easy to use!
- Millions of caregiver options to choose from
- Babysitter applicants go through a 4 step screening process
- FREE access to background checks – put your mind at easy instantly!
- Many in depth parent reviews and testimonials – hear what other parents are saying
- The latest technology makes it possible to include many video interviews so you can get a better feel for the potential nanny or babysitter applicant
- 2 options to find a babysitter – either view profiles and select, or post your own job listing and potential candidates will be matched to you to look over
Here are some of the additional criteria that you can use to narrow down your searches:
- proximity of applicant to your home
- whether or not the babysitter prefers to care of the children at your home or theirs
- if the sitter has their own transportation
- if sitter is OK with pets
- smoker/non-smoker
- listed reviews, photo, background check within their profile that you can view
- the nanny or babysitter’s number of years of experience
- the requested hourly rate
- educational level of applicant
- various certifications like CPR, first aid, teacher, etc.
- whether or not the candidate has any special needs experience
- any additional services that a babysitter is willing to provide – such as help with homework, light housekeeping, cooking, etc.
- the languages that the applicant is fluent in
- and more!
As you can see, Sittercity is very extensive and thorough in their screening and application process with the nannies and babysitters that they provide to their clients.
About Nanny Services highly recommends this babysitting service provider as it is one of our favorites when it comes to finding a qualified babysitter for your children.