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Forget Facebook posting, this trusted child care app does it all. Parents can easily find, book, pay, and review background-checked babysitters all in one place. Whether you're looking for a last-minute sitter, a long-term nanny, after-school care, or any kind of child care - you'll find qualified babysitters in minutes on the app.

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Babysitter vs. nanny: Choosing the right care for your family

You’ve spent a few beautiful weeks (hopefully months!) in your newborn bubble. But now, it’s time to start your new life-whether that means heading back into the workforce…or just back into the world.  To support this transition, you need a reliable child care solution. Whether it’s for your first baby or your fifth, choosing the

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Top Questions to Ask a Babysitter Before You Hire

Finding the right babysitter for your family is a big decision, and knowing the right questions to ask a babysitter helps you understand who they are, how they work with kids, and if they’re the right fit for your family. Here are some important questions to ask a babysitter as you get started. 1. What

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What to look for in a babysitter profile

As a parent, finding the right babysitter can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, child care apps (like SitterTree!)  have made it easier than ever to find a quality babysitter or nanny. With just a few clicks, you can browse dozens of babysitter profiles. But with so many options at your fingertips, how do you identify the best

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Experienced babysitters

Hire a babysitter with the skills you need. Just like children, every babysitter is unique. Select the best fit for your family by learning each babysitter's prior experience. Plus, read reviews from other parents with children of similar ages and stages.

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CPR-certified babysitters

Babysitters with CPR certifications from organizations you trust, like American Red Cross

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Special needs babysitters

Babysitters with experience and/or certifications working with children with special needs children such as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Special Education Teaching Certificate, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or other certifications.

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Infant/Newborn babysitters

Babysitters with experience or certifications to care for infants/newborns.

Find babysitters for your busy schedule

Babysitters are ready to help at any time. No matter the time of day, these babysitters will bring so much fun, your kiddos will be begging them to stay.

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Weekend babysitters

For last-minute errands, day trips, and more

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After school babysitters

Get help for pick-ups, drop-offs, and extracurriculars

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Date night babysitters

Book your favorite sitter and enjoy a night out

Babysitters for children of all ages

On SitterTree, you'll find babysitters who have experience working with infants to school-aged children. Plus, many babysitters have experience in settings caring for multiple children.

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Babysitters for infants

Find a babysitter to provide quality care for children under 1–from diaper changing to bottle feeding and more.

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Babysitters for toddlers

These babysitters know just how to keep children ages 1-3 entertained, engaged, and cared for.

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Babysitters for preschoolers

Find a babysitter to help with children ages 4 and up, including games, crafts, tutoring and more.

FAQ’s about hiring babysitters

To hire a babysitter, first determine what kind of experience you’d like. Consider babysitting, agencies, networking, and top child care apps like SitterTree. When booking on SitterTree, enjoy a simple three-step process.

  1. Post a job to hire a babysitter.
  2. After reviewing profiles and experience, book your babysitter.
  3. Pay securely in the app at the end of each job.

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