Everyday care
Babysitting
Warm, reliable care for evenings, weekends, meetings and date nights — booked in a few taps.
- Scheduled or same-day booking
- In-app chat & session tracking
- Build a roster of favourite sitters
Verified sitters · SOS care · Tutor-sitters
Childcare you can trust, the moment you need it.
MatchSitters connects your family with background-checked babysitters and tutor-sitters — for planned evenings, after-school learning, or last-minute emergencies.
★★★★★
Loved by 4,000+ families for safe, reliable care
SOS bookedSitter on the way · 12 min
ID & CPR verified4-step background check
Tutor-sitter matchedMath & reading · today 4pm
Multi-layer verification
Instant & scheduled booking
24/7 emergency SOS
First Aid & CPR certified
Skill-based matching
Why families switch
Childcare shouldn’t mean choosing between
Childcare shouldn’t mean choosing between
trust, flexibility and learning.
Daycare is rigid and expensive. Informal sitters are hard to vet. MatchSitters closes the gap with safety-first care that actually helps your child grow.
No more last-minute scrambles
A sitter cancels or daycare closes? Send an SOS request and get a verified, nearby sitter on the way in minutes — not hours.
Care that doubles as learning
Tutor-sitters support homework, reading and skill-building — so screen-free hours turn into real developmental progress.
Vetting you can actually see
Every sitter clears identity checks, background screening and certifications. You see profiles, skills and reviews before you book.
4-step
verification on every sitter
<15min
average SOS response time
100%
First Aid & CPR certified
4.9★
average family rating
What we offer
One platform. Every kind of care.
Most platforms do babysitting or tutoring. MatchSitters brings them together — plus emergency cover when life doesn’t go to plan.
Learning + care
Tutor-Sitting
Sitters with backgrounds in education, psychology and childcare who turn care time into learning time.
- Homework & reading support
- Skill- & interest-based matching
- Quiet, productive engagement at home
Emergency
SOS Sitting
Last-minute cancellation or daycare closure? Trigger an SOS and we match a verified nearby sitter, fast.
- Priority emergency matching
- Real-time arrival tracking
- Only verified, on-call sitters
How it works
From worried to sorted in four steps.
A parent-first flow designed for time-poor families — whether you’re planning ahead or handling an emergency.
1
Create your profile
Add your children’s details, preferences and the schedule you need covered.
2
Match with a sitter
Browse verified sitters and filter by skills, distance and availability.
3
Book or send an SOS
Schedule ahead or request emergency care, then confirm over in-app chat.
4
Track & review
Follow the session in real time, then rate your sitter and rebook your favourites.
Why MatchSitters
A higher standard for trust, learning and response.
We combine what other platforms keep separate — and hold all of it to a stricter safety bar.
Multi-layered verification
Identity, background and reference checks on every sitter — not a single tick-box.
Certified for emergencies
First Aid and CPR certified sitters, ready for the moments that matter most.
Education built in
Tutor-sitters support homework and learning, so care contributes to your child’s growth.
Real-time SOS care
Emergency booking with priority matching when a sitter cancels or plans fall through.
Skill-based matching
Match by skills and interests — from STEM to music — not just who happens to be free.
Simple subscription pricing
Predictable membership plans for parents — no surprise fees, no haggling per booking.
Trust, by design
Safety isn’t a feature.
Safety isn’t a feature.
It’s the foundation.
Every MatchSitters sitter clears a four-stage process before they can ever appear in your search.
01
Identity verification
Government ID confirmation so you always know exactly who’s at your door.
02
Background & reference checks
Criminal background screening plus verified references and prior experience.
03
Certifications
First Aid and CPR certification confirmed and kept up to date.
04
Ongoing reviews
Family ratings after every session keep quality and trust accountable over time.
Real life, covered
Care for every moment of the week.
Emergency cover
When your regular sitter cancels at the worst possible time.
After-school help
Homework support and reading practice while you finish work.
Childcare during meetings
Short-term care that keeps kids engaged while you focus.
Evenings & weekends
Reliable babysitting for date nights and family events.
Educational play
Guided, screen-free play that builds curiosity and skills.
Backup for daycare closures
Trusted care for the days your daycare unexpectedly shuts.
For babysitters & tutors
Do work you love. On your terms.
If you have a background in education, psychology, nursing or childcare, MatchSitters helps you earn flexibly with families you can trust.
- Flexible scheduling that fits study or another job
- Reliable income with transparent payouts
- Vetted families and safe working conditions
- Build experience and grow your reputation
Loved by parents & sitters
Trust, in their words.
★★★★★
“Our nanny fell through an hour before a work trip. One SOS request and a verified sitter was at our door. I finally feel like I have a backup plan.”
Sarah M.Working parent · two kids
★★★★★
“The tutor-sitter doesn’t just watch my son — she helps with his reading. He’s genuinely excited for her to arrive. That’s the whole difference.”
David & Priya R.Remote-working parents
★★★★★
“As a psychology student, MatchSitters lets me earn around classes with families who respect my time. The vetting makes both sides feel safe.”
Mia T.Tutor-sitter · 2 years
Simple, parent-first pricing
Membership that pays for peace of mind.
One predictable subscription unlocks verified sitters, tutor-sitting and emergency SOS — no per-booking guesswork, no hidden fees.
- Unlimited browsing & matchingFind the right sitter as often as you need.
- Priority SOS accessFront-of-line emergency matching when it counts.
- Cancel anytimeNo lock-in. Stay because it works, not because you’re stuck.
Family plan
$29/ month
Everything a modern family needs to feel covered.
- Verified babysitting & tutor-sitting
- 24/7 emergency SOS booking
- Skill-based matching & favourites
- In-app chat, tracking & reviews
Indicative pricing · no card required to browse
Questions, answered
Everything you want to know.
How are sitters verified?
Every sitter completes a four-stage process: government ID verification, background and reference checks, First Aid & CPR certification, and ongoing family reviews after each session. Only sitters who clear every stage appear in your search.
What exactly is a tutor-sitter?
A tutor-sitter provides regular childcare and educational support — helping with homework, reading and skill-building. Many have backgrounds in education, psychology, nursing or childcare, so care time becomes learning time.
How fast is an SOS emergency booking?
SOS requests are prioritised and matched to verified, on-call sitters near you. You can track your sitter’s arrival in real time and confirm everything over in-app chat before they reach your door.
How does pricing work?
MatchSitters uses a simple subscription for parents, so you get predictable access to babysitting, tutor-sitting and SOS care without negotiating per booking. You can browse and match before committing, and cancel anytime.
What ages do you support?
MatchSitters is built for families with children roughly aged 1–12, across urban and suburban areas. You set your child’s details and preferences so we can match you with the right sitter.
I’d like to become a sitter. How do I apply?
We welcome students and early-career professionals with experience in childcare, tutoring or related fields. Apply through the app, complete verification and certification, and start choosing flexible work with vetted families.
Childcare that finally fits your life.
Join the families who trust MatchSitters for safe, flexible, education-focused care — planned or last-minute.