Help - For childcare providers

100% free! 🎉 Babysits is completely free for all babysitters and childcare providers. You can create an account, search for jobs, and contact parents without any charges. We believe in connecting great childcare providers with families without financial barriers. As a member on our platform, you keep 100% of what you earn - we never take a cut from your income.

You need to be at least 18 years old to register as a babysitter on Babysits. This requirement ensures all our caregivers have the necessary maturity to provide safe, quality childcare. 👧👦 Safety is our priority, and age requirements are an important part of maintaining our trusted community.

Yes! At Babysits, we require ID verification for all members who want to initiate contact. Families must always verify their ID, while babysitters can reply without verification. We also offer criminal record checks for babysitters who choose this step. With reviews, references, secure messaging and payments, keeping everyone safe is our top priority. 🛡️

To apply for babysitting jobs on Babysits, simply visit a family's profile and click the "Contact" button. You'll need to have both a visible profile and completed ID verification before you can reach out to parents. This verification process helps ensure everyone's safety and builds trust within our community. Once verified, you can easily connect with families looking for your childcare services! 🔔

When your profile visibility is set to "public" or "platform only," parents can easily reach out to you through our messaging system! You'll receive notifications when families are interested in your babysitting services. Simply check your Babysits inbox to view and reply to these messages directly. This secure communication channel helps you connect with families while keeping your personal contact information private until you're ready to share it. 📩

It's up to you! 💰 As a member on Babysits, you set your own hourly rate in your profile based on your qualifications and experience. You can see what other members typically charge in your area for guidance. Final rates may vary based on the number of children, duties required, and location, and are negotiated directly with each family.

We're so sorry to hear about your negative experience. This must have been concerning for you, especially as a childcare provider. Please share what happened. You can take several actions: leave an honest review to help other members, block the member to prevent future contact, or report the family directly. You can use the report button on their profile or reach out to our customer support team who are ready to assist with your concerns.

We send reminders and hide inactive profiles, but you can improve your chances by checking their last activity and response time, contacting recently active families, sending a follow-up message if needed, and staying active on your own profile (as families may not respond if they think you're no longer available for babysitting).

In some jurisdictions, it is legally mandatory to arrange a formal employment contract when providing childcare services. While our intake form is an excellent starting point for clarifying expectations, it may not meet all legal requirements for a binding contract in your area. We recommend completing our intake form with the family and considering whether additional documentation is needed based on your local regulations, especially for regular arrangements. This helps protect both parties and ensures clear communication about responsibilities and payment terms.

It's up to you to make payment arrangements directly with the family. Most sitters either receive cash payment after completing the job or arrange for a bank transfer. We recommend discussing payment details clearly before the babysitting session begins, including the hourly rate and preferred payment method. This helps avoid any confusion and ensures a smooth professional relationship with the family. 💸