Finding Flexible, Legitimate Childcare Work Is Harder Than It Should Be.
You love working with kids, but most of the options out there don't feel right.
Sound familiar?
Random families from apps with no vetting and no safety net
Gigs that disappear the moment your schedule changes
No professional credibility — just babysitting with nothing to show for it
Showing up to a stranger's house with no support system behind you
Work that doesn't reflect how seriously you take your field
What It Feels Like To Work Together
From the moment you apply you're treated like a professional — because that's exactly what you are. We get to know you, your experience, your strengths, and your schedule. Then we match you with families who are the right fit. No awkward cold calls. No showing up somewhere you know nothing about. Just a warm introduction to a family who already knows a little about you and is genuinely excited to meet you.
OUR SITTERS TELL US THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER:
Town & Gown Sitters is the first childcare job that actually felt professional. That's exactly what we're here for.
Join Our Sitter Network — Real Experience. Flexible Work. A Team Behind You.
Town & Gown Sitters connects qualified, vetted college students with local families who need reliable, high-quality childcare.
When you join our network you're not just picking up babysitting jobs — you're building real, field-relevant experience, getting matched with families who value what you bring, and doing it all with the safety and support of a network that genuinely has your back.
Why Town & Gown Sitters Is Different From Every Other Option Out There
There's no shortage of ways to find babysitting jobs. Apps, Facebook groups, word of mouth, campus boards — you've seen them all. So why does it matter who you work with?
Because not all childcare work is created equal. And what you do between now and graduation matters more than you think.
When you join Town & Gown Sitters you're not just picking up shifts, you're joining a network that was built specifically for students like you. We understand your schedule changes every semester. We understand you're building a career, not just making rent. We understand that showing up to a stranger's house alone deserves more than a prayer and a five-star rating system.
this is for you if
You're a college student studying education, child development, nursing, psychology, or a related field
You're a junior or senior — or a motivated sophomore with solid childcare experience
You have CPR and First Aid certification — or you're willing to get it
You want flexible work that bends around your class schedule, not the other way around
You're reliable, responsive, and genuinely love spending time with kids
You want experience that actually means something when you graduate
You're looking for a professional environment — vetted families, real accountability, a team behind you
You want to be part of a community of students who take this as seriously as you do
what to expect from application to your first booking
What you earn
Joining the Town & Gown Sitters network is completely free for sitters. No membership fees. No hidden costs. Just an application, an interview, and a vetting process that sets you apart from every other candidate out there.
Once you're in the network, you earn:
Standard Babysitting
$20 — $24/hr
Free to join. Flexible to work.
Built around your life.
What You're Really Getting
The hourly rate is just part of the picture. When you join Town & Gown Sitters you're also getting:
Vetted, committed families who respect your time and show up prepared
Flexible scheduling that works around your classes
Real, resume-worthy professional experience in your field
A safety net — clock in and out, report issues, and never feel alone on a job
A referral bonus when you bring a fellow student into the network
A community of like-minded students who take this as seriously as you do
Ready to Turn What You Love Into Something That Matters?
Joining the Town & Gown Sitters network is free, straightforward, and one of the best professional decisions you'll make before graduation. Apply today and we'll be in touch within a few days to get to know you.