Quick answer: Post a babysitting task and get bids from neighbors nearby. Every user is ID-verified, any sitter under 18 needs parental or guardian consent to be on the platform, and you message and review profiles before you accept anyone.
Finding a sitter usually means texting the same two people and hoping one is free. Biddy Jobs opens that up to verified neighbors in your area — with the part that matters most built in: you talk to them, review their profile and reviews, and agree on everything before anyone is committed.
What people post for babysitting
- Evening and date-night sitting — a few hours while you’re out
- After-school care — pickup and supervision until you’re home
- Weekend and daytime sitting — errands, appointments, or a break
- School holiday and summer coverage — day-by-day help when school’s out
- Mother’s helper — an extra pair of hands while you’re still at home
- Event and party help — supervising kids during family gatherings
How safety works on Biddy Jobs
Childcare deserves more scrutiny than a yard cleanup, so it’s worth being precise about what the platform does and doesn’t do.
- Every user is ID-verified. Both posters and bidders verify their identity before they can transact on Biddy Jobs.
- Parental consent is required for under-18 sitters. Anyone aged 16 or 17 cannot create an account without a parent or guardian signing off as part of sign-up. It isn’t a checkbox in the fine print — it’s a required step.
- You message before you commit. Messaging happens before a bid is accepted, so you can interview a sitter, ask about experience, and decide — without being locked in.
- Profiles, ratings, and reviews are visible. Two-way reviews mean sitters build a track record you can actually look at.
- Payment is held securely. Funds sit in escrow through Stripe until the job is confirmed complete.
Worth being clear: Biddy Jobs verifies identity — it does not run criminal background checks or verify childcare certifications. For childcare specifically, we’d encourage you to interview candidates, ask about experience, CPR or first-aid training, and references, and meet in person before the first booking. The platform gives you the tools to vet someone; the decision stays yours.
How it works
Post your babysitting task with the dates, hours, ages of your kids, and anything specific you need. Set your price or ask for bids, message the neighbors who respond, and accept the one who’s the right fit. See how bidding works.
Available across Broward and Palm Beach County, including Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Coral Springs.
Babysitting FAQ
Are babysitters on Biddy Jobs background checked?
No. Biddy Jobs verifies every user’s government ID before they can post or bid, but it does not perform criminal background checks or verify childcare certifications. We’d recommend asking candidates directly about experience, training, and references, and meeting before the first booking.
Can teenagers babysit through Biddy Jobs?
Sitters aged 16 and 17 can be on the platform, but only with a parent or guardian’s consent as part of account sign-up. Their age is visible on their profile, and you can ask about their experience in the message thread before accepting a bid. More on how teen earners work.
Can I meet a sitter before booking?
Yes, and we’d encourage it for childcare. Because messaging happens before a bid is accepted, you can arrange an introduction first and only commit once you’re comfortable.
Can I book the same sitter again?
Yes. Once you find someone who works well with your family, you can post future tasks and work with them again.
What should I include in a babysitting task post?
Ages and number of children, dates and hours, location, and anything specific — allergies, routines, pets, driving requirements, or special needs. The more detail you give, the more accurate the bids.
Looking for something else? See pet care, senior assistance, or odd jobs and small gigs.
Need a sitter nearby?
Download Biddy Jobs and get bids from ID-verified neighbors.
