Babysitting & Backup Childcare Tailored for NYC Families
Trusted, flexible care for your family when you need it most
Care You Can Count On, Anytime You Need It.
Why Work With Baby Sitters’ Guild?
For over 85 years, Baby Sitters’ Guild has been NYC’s trusted partner for professional, flexible babysitting and backup care.
Whether you need last-minute backup care or routine babysitting, our experienced caregivers are here to support your family’s needs.
We specialize in personalized matches to ensure your children are safe, happy, and engaged.
Care That Adapts to Your Schedule
Childcare solutions as unique as your family's schedule, designed to keep life running smoothly.
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Need a sitter for date night or a few hours during the day? Our trusted babysitters are just a click or call away (212-682-0227).
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When your regular arrangements fall through, count on us to step in with short notice.
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We offer care for infants, children with special needs, and families requiring a multilingual caregiver.
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Whether it’s mornings, evenings, or weekends, we work around your routine.
Our Sitter Matching Process
We take great care to match your child with a caregiver who aligns perfectly with their unique needs, personality, and preferences.
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We begin with gathering personalized details to understand your needs, preferences, and expectations. If you want to meet our Client Care team before making your first booking, you can schedule a time that’s convenient for you by securing a slot on our calendar.
If you’re ready to book, make a reservation and share as much information as possible about your child(ren) and their needs/interests, age, etc. That way we can match them with the best caregiver on our staff.
You can also email or call us any time:
info@babysittersguild.com
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Depending on your child’s age range, interests, or unique needs (such as multilingual caregivers or special expertise), we carefully match your family with a vetted, experienced sitter from our extensive team, ensuring the best fit for your child(ren).
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Your sitter will arrive prepared to deliver safe, engaging, and enriching care for your children. For your peace of mind, they’re happy to provide text updates during the booking.
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Once we pair you with a caregiver, we’re confident you and your child(ren) will love them! However, if for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, we’ll gladly work with you to find a better match.
For future bookings, we’ll do our best to ensure you’re paired with your preferred caregiver whenever possible.
What Makes BSG Different?
EXPERIENCE & NETWORK
RIGOROUS VETTING
PERSONALIZED MATCHING
ENRICHING EXPERIENCES
FLEXIBILITY YOU NEED
Let us Plan a Custom Outing Your Kids Will Love
For an additional $5o, plus the cost of the activity, we will curate an exciting and supervised adventure around NYC just for your kids.
From exploring world-class museums and hands-on cooking classes to children's theaters and festive holiday events, we'll ensure they have a memorable experience tailored to their interests. Just simply add it to your reservation when booking.
Central Park Zoo
Ice Skating
Museums
FAQs
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While we’ve been known to make the impossible happen, providing a little notice—like the day before—gives us the best chance to match you with a wonderful caregiver. Of course, we’ll always do our absolute best to meet your last-minute needs!
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Our sitters are experienced in caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens.
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Yes! Sitters can bring activities tailored to your child’s interests or create engaging, age-appropriate games.
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We match sitters based on your family’s specific needs, preferences, and routine.
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We like to offer continuity for your children so whenever possible, we aim to accommodate repeat requests for sitters your family loves. Providing a schedule in advance, whenever possible, increases the likelihood of working with the same sitter.
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Our babysitters can supervise fun, enriching activities, whether it’s an adventure to a local museum, a trip to the park, or a creative arts and crafts session at home. We also offer custom outings for an additional fee. Visit our reservations page to add a custom activity to your booking.
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Yes, we offer both part-time and full-time babysitting options. Whether you need occasional help or consistent childcare, we’ll match you with a caregiver who fits your schedule and preferences.
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All babysitters undergo a rigorous vetting process, including background checks, in-person interviews, reference verification, and CPR/First Aid certification. Our goal is to provide families in NYC with trusted, professional caregivers. Learn more about BSG.
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Please refer to our booking page for the most up to date babysitting rates. We generally have a four-hour minimum. Although certain holidays and overnight care may have slightly minimum hours. Additional fees may apply for planned outings, last-minute requests, or bookings outside standard hours.
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Many of our babysitters are skilled in assisting with homework, tutoring, and engaging children in educational games or creative projects. Let us know your needs, and we’ll match you with a sitter who specializes in academic support.
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Yes, we have caregivers experienced in providing care for children with special needs, including developmental, sensory, and behavioral challenges. Share your child’s specific needs with us, and we’ll ensure the right match.
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Yes, we can arrange overnight babysitting services for families in New York City. Whether you need care during a late-night event or overnight support, we’ll ensure your children are safe and cared for. We also provide overnight care through our newborn night nannies.
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Yes, we have multilingual babysitters who can provide care in various languages. If your family prefers a sitter fluent in a specific language, we’ll work to accommodate your request. Please note we have a limited number of sitters who speak other languages so we recommend booking in advance.
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Cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment incur the full booking fee, while cancellations within 48 hours incur a four-hour minimum charge. Please review our full cancellation policy for details. On holidays the cancellation policy will be communicated to you directly.
Still have more questions? Contact us:
info@babysittersguild.com or 212-682-0227
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