Sittercity
Verified working Aug 3, 2026
A U.S. marketplace for finding babysitters, nannies, elder and pet care.
Sittercity connects families with local caregivers for child care, senior companion help, special-needs support, and pet care. Families can post a job, review caregiver profiles with experience details and parent reviews, and message candidates who fit their needs.
Why it stands out
- Covers several household-care categories instead of only babysitting or only pet care.
- Shows practical profile signals such as CPR/First Aid, degree or language skills, response time, and last login.
- Supports both one-off care and recurring arrangements, including nannies, after-school help, senior companion care, and pet care.
- Has a large review base and claims coverage across most U.S. neighborhoods.
- Includes access for some Bright Horizons benefit members, which may reduce separate sign-up friction.
Good to know
- Availability and candidate quality will still vary by neighborhood despite broad U.S. coverage.
- The site promotes free searching but also mentions paid value plans, so some contact or hiring features may require payment.
- Safety features and background checks help with screening, but families still need to interview, verify fit, and make their own hiring decisions.
Under the radar: If you receive Bright Horizons benefits through an employer or school, check the activation option before creating a separate paid plan because Sittercity may already be included.
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U.S. parents and family caregivers who need local, in-home help can compare sitters and post care jobs in one place. Find an occasional babysitter for date nights, vacations, or last-minute coverage. Hire a recurring nanny for after-school, weekday, or weekend care. Look for companion care for everyday in-home support for an older adult. Arrange pet sitting, feeding, walking, or regular pet-care visits.
Caregiver search by location and care type; detailed sitter profiles with experience, skills, certifications, reviews, response times, and recent activity; job posting and applicant matching; messaging with preferred candidates; background check purchasing, identity verification, fraud prevention, and safety screening resources.
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