In my opinion, the vetting system of Urbansitter is what makes it stand out among the other childcare services. The sitters are vetted by parents who are also my friends. I am connected to them online and that helps me a lot. I don’t have to call anyone to ask around.

Of course, knowing that I’m also hiring someone that other people know and trust makes me feel safe. UrbanSitter already screens and does background checks on the people they allow on the platform. So in essence, those 2 layers of safety gives me peace of mind. Of course, I still do additional background checks on the sitters I hire for added insurance. Others might say it’s overkill but I’ll do what I think is best for my family.

Another reason why I also switched to UrbanSiiter is their app. It makes everything really convenient. From vetting, getting in touch with a sitter, and paying them, I can do it all on my phone. I still use my laptop when I do searches but it’s really a great option to be able to also use my phone in case I’m not on my laptop.

Yes, the vetting system of Urbansitter makes it so much easier to hire a sitter. But I don’t just rely on that. I try my best to run a background check, even if the sitters are now required to run one on themselves. Aside from the vetting system and background check, it wouldn’t hurt to take some time to check their badges on their profile as well. They’re there for a reason.

It makes a ton of difference when someone you know, like a friend, endorses a sitter. You get bits of critical information that you won’t be able to see on the sitter’s profile. That’s what makes the vetting process very helpful.