Start with the work a sitter needs to understand
State whether the care is occasional or recurring, the general days or times, the number and age groups of children, and the main responsibilities. Mention relevant context such as pets, a parent working from home, or transportation requirements.
Use specific duties instead of describing an ideal personality. A sitter can respond to bedtime, meal preparation, school pickup, or homework supervision more easily than a list of broad qualities.
- Frequency and typical schedule
- Number and general ages of children
- Expected routines and duties
- General area and transportation needs
- Pets or relevant household conditions
- Preferred pay range or discussion approach
Keep private information out of a discoverable profile
Use a general area rather than an exact address. Do not include school names, access codes, detailed daily movements, financial information, or identifying health information about a child.
Share additional details gradually when they are required for a genuine conversation or arrangement. Explain why sensitive information is needed before requesting it from the sitter as well.
Write in direct sentences
A useful profile can be short. Lead with the arrangement, then include duties, timing, location, pay, and anything a sitter must know before responding.
We are looking for occasional Saturday evening care for two school-age children in west Toronto. The usual visit includes dinner cleanup, games, and bedtime. We have a medium-sized dog, and the sitter will need their own transportation home.
State what remains open for discussion
If timing, pay, or duties can change, say so. This helps potential sitters distinguish fixed requirements from details that can be agreed in conversation.
Review the profile whenever the schedule or responsibilities change. Remove old requirements instead of adding corrections to the end.
Read the profile from the sitter’s perspective
Before publishing, check whether a sitter can tell what the work involves, when it happens, where it is generally located, and what to ask next. Remove adjectives that do not help someone assess the arrangement.
Babisy family profiles can include a family introduction, childcare needs, schedule, preferred pay, general location, and a visibility choice. Only publish information you are comfortable sharing with people who can view the profile.
Babisy Editorial Team prepared this guide as general information. It is not legal, medical, or professional safety advice. Use steps appropriate to your family and location.