For sitters

Become a babysitter

Set your schedule · Connect with families · Earn reliable income

Why work with Carilly?

We're more than just another childcare matching service — Carilly creates community.

We personally meet with every qualified sitter to talk about your experiences, what makes you special, and what you're looking for in an ideal family. Join our community of sitters and meet new people, help families in need, and build bonds with other providers just like you.

What you get

The perks of sitting with us.

Flexible Schedule

You decide when you're available — accept the bookings that work for your life.

Reliable Pay

Get paid weekly, direct to your bank — no chasing families, no waiting on cash.

Earn $11–$15 / hr

Competitive hourly rates that reflect your experience, certifications, and family size.

Paid Cancellations

If a family cancels last-minute, you still get paid. Your time matters to us.

How it works

Our approach.

Two ideas at the heart of how we work with every sitter — community first, simplicity second.

01

Our Approach

It all starts with the application. When you're ready, apply to become a babysitter. Once we've reviewed your application, we'll schedule a time to personally meet you. You'll be working with local families before you know it, plus have the opportunity to attend babysitter-only events and meet others on your team.

02

Easy and Reliable

Booking is easy! Families can schedule a date and time right from our app and get matched with an available babysitter. You'll get a notification and can accept or decline the appointment. If a family cancels, you'll still get paid. Our Carilly team is available to address any questions you may have.

Apply & onboarding

What happens next.

1

Apply online

Fill out a short application — takes about 5 minutes from your phone.

2

Background check

National and county-level screening — required, no charge to you.

3

Personal interview

Meet your local market operator in person to talk through your style and goals.

4

Start sitting

You're live in the app — accept your first booking and meet your first family.

Ready to apply?

Most applications are reviewed within 48 hours. We'd love to meet you.