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Inna Lebedeva
Inna Lebedeva

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Why Now Is the Right Time to Build a Babysitter App

The childcare industry was valued at $60.4 billion in 2022 and continues to grow steadily. With more families where both parents work, the demand for flexible, reliable babysitting solutions has never been higher.

Here are a few reasons why building a babysitter app makes sense today:

  • Dual-income households are the norm. More parents are career-focused and willing to pay for flexible childcare options.
  • On-demand services are booming. Just like food delivery or ride-hailing, parents want babysitters available on short notice.
  • Trust through tech. AI matching, background checks, and secure payments make booking babysitters safer than ever.
  • Sitters need visibility. Many caregivers only work part-time and need platforms to market their services easily.
  • It’s more than babysitting. Pet sitting, tutoring, and even virtual babysitting are growing side-markets.

Platforms like Care.com and UrbanSitter have already proven the model, but there’s still space to innovate — whether that’s in niche services, better security, or improved user experience.

👉 We’ve put together a full guide on building a babysitter app, covering features, business models, and challenges. Read it here - How to make a babysitting website.

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