How do I book a sitter?

After reviewing sitter applicants, book your sitter in just a few steps.

Booking a sitter

• Go to Jobs > Upcoming > Find your job
• Open the menu next to the job > View applicants

1. Choose a sitter Open the menu next to the sitter you’d like to book > Book job

2. Select job(s) (for recurring jobs) Choose whether to book the sitter for one job or all jobs they applied for

3. Review and confirm Review the job details, booking and cancellation policy, select Book to complete

You’ll need Sitter Pass to book a sitter.

When to book

The best time to book is within 0-5 days of receiving applicants. Booking beyond that window can lead to cancellations or no-shows.

Last-minute bookings

You can book a sitter up to 30 minutes before the job start time. You may need to adjust the start time to allow the sitter at least 30 minutes to arrive. After booking a last-minute job, confirm arrival time in chat.

Next steps

After booking, start a chat with your sitter to confirm details and share any additional information.