Frequently asked questions

KidSitter is a self-serve London-based childcare platform where parents can find childcare professionals, including babysitters, nannies, childminders and other types of childcare. Parents can search, browse, filter, favourite and message child carers, as well as post jobs and receive responses from interested sitters. Every sitter on KidSitter is DBS checked, ID and address checked, with all references verified. 

The KidSitter difference comes down to four things. One low membership fee, cancellable any time. Every sitter is a vetted childcare professional, with DBS, ID, address and references checked before they go live. Sitters are paid 100% of what they earn, so we never take commission. And there are no booking fees whatsoever, so the price you agree with your sitter is the price you pay.

Certain parts of KidSitter are free including search, filter, browse, favourite and even post a job. However, to contact or book sitters, you need to pay for membership. 

KidSitter membership plans start from £10 per month and you can sign up to monthy, quarterly or annual membership. Membership unlocks direct messaging with sitters, booking requests and replies to sitters who show interest in your job. There are no booking fees and no commission, so your sitter keeps 100% of their rate.

Apply through Work with Us. You give your contact details, verify your phone number, set your hourly rate and build your profile. Our team then reviews your documents before your profile goes live to parents.

No. Joining KidSitter as a sitter is free, there is no commission and no booking fee. You keep 100% of the rate you agree with the family.

You need an approved enhanced DBS certificate, photo ID and proof of address. First aid certificates, qualifications and references are optional but they make your profile far more attractive to parents. Every document is reviewed by our team and only the verified status is shown publicly.