WHY SITTERS SIGN UP

WHY SITTERS SIGN UP

Sitly offers babysitters new opportunities to build on previous childcare or nanny services experience by working with babies, toddlers, and big kids in the neighbourhood. Our sitters stick with Sitly because it is a fun and flexible way to make money while making a difference in the lives of local families.

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Check the Map

Check the Map

See all babysitters in your neighbourhood, or set a filter based on your preferences.

Chat with Sitters

Chat with Sitters

Exchange messages with the babysitters and nannies who look like a good fit for you.

Choose the Best

Choose the Best

Meet up for an interview to confirm you’ve found the match for your children’s needs.

Ready to try it?

Check the Map

Check the Map

See all babysitters in your neighbourhood, or set a filter based on your preferences.

Chat with Sitters

Chat with Sitters

Exchange messages with the babysitters and nannies who look like a good fit for you.

Choose the Best

Choose the Best

Meet up for an interview to confirm you’ve found the match for your children’s needs.

WHY PARENTS PRAISE SITLY

How has a great sitter changed the lives of these families?

Chantal: “When Femke came for an interview, she almost immediately started to play with Zoë and Noah.”
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Mariska: “Anne always sends me photos so I know how things are going. I really like that.”
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Sanne: ”Because Lies babysits one evening a week, we have time for each other again.”
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Ellen : “It’s nice that Hanna does the things with the kids that I can’t find the time to do.”
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Carla: “Because Mick picks up Jochem from school, he no longer has to go to after-school care.”
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Answers to Your Questions

Membership registration is always free, with no obligations. You can use your free Basic account to browse all of the profiles for registered childcare providers in your area, and send free replies to get to know more about the sitters who message you. If you want to be able to start conversations, however, you’ll need a Premium subscription:

1 month: €14,95
3 months: €29,85 (€9,95 per month)

Please note, your Premium membership will automatically be renewed for the same period of time as you originally signed up for. Remember, you can cancel anytime and still retain access to Sitly’s exclusive Premium features until the end of your current billing period.

Before starting your search, take a little time to figure out what your needs are. Full-time support? Part-time care? On-call help? Make a wish list of necessary and preferred characteristics so you can apply the right filters to our web tool.

We’ll provide you with a list of available sitters. Then you can personally screen and vet promising candidates by asking for references and organizing an official interview. If you find a babysitter that meets your requirements, set up a trial period on Sitly to get in touch with them directly.

First things first – message the prospective babysitter or nanny about any past childcare experience they may have, and ask about references from prior families. Then you can check in with the other parents to see what their impression was of the sitter.

Next, come up with a list of questions that will help you determine if the sitter will be a good match for your family’s needs. Review our 10-Step Guide for Parents for examples of questions to ask candidates during a babysitting interview. Finally, when you’re ready, schedule a convenient time to get together in person for a one-on-one.

There is no standard hourly rate for childcare services. Rather, each nanny or babysitter’s rate is determined by several factors – including their age and level of experience, the number of kids who need looking after, and how far they need to travel for the job.

In order to come up with an appropriate rate, you should first take into account the minimum wage for your area. Then, you might consider offering a higher rate of pay to keep things fair if you’re asking for any help with things like tutoring or chores around the house – or if you know your kids can be a handful for even the most patient of sitters!

Sitly lets you expand your sitter search to find independent childcare solutions in your neighbourhood – including babysitters, nannies, and childminders. Choosing the right type of sitter for you means weighing the pros and cons carefully.

Keep in mind that nannies typically work a set schedule and provide dependable assistance with more demanding tasks – while babysitters are usually scheduled as-needed and focus their energy on keeping kids safely entertained. A childminder might give you the best of both worlds, but you’ll need to pay extra attention to other important factors like location, flexibility, and cost.

We do not perform background checks or screen new members because we are not a job or babysitting agency. Rather, think of Sitly as a neighbourhood hub where parents and independent childcare providers – including babysitters and childminders – can find and connect with each other. As an inclusive community, Sitly’s equitable access ensures that finding the right person for the job – or the right job for the person – remains fast and flexible for everyone.

That means screening is in the hands of our members. Parents, babysitters, and childminders can vet each other based on their own priorities and preferences. Beyond exercising common sense when it comes to sharing personal details, we suggest you carefully review provided references and plan an official interview before making any final decisions. When you’ve found the perfect match, you’ll be glad you took the time to make sure everything was in order.

Whether you’re online or in the real world, your safety is important to us. So, if you receive any inappropriate messages or mistreatment, be sure to file a report with our team so we can check it out. Remember, all reports are private and investigated seriously by Sitly’s staff. In addition, we perform manual checks on a routine basis and follow up on system alerts that notify us when anything out of the ordinary happens on our secure platform.
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GET DIRECT ACCESS TO CHILDCARE OPTIONS

Whether you’re in need of a full-time baby sitter for help with at-home or after-school care, a part-time nanny, or a home daycare in your neighbourhood  – Sitly helps you connect and converse with childcare providers near you.

FIND THE BEST BABYSITTERS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

As soon as you complete your account registration, you’ll gain immediate access to a list of available sitters in your area. Our customisable babysitter finder app allows you to search by availability, experience, and more – so you can quickly and easily narrow down the results and discover the perfect babysitter for your family.

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