BAMBINO FOR PARENTS

A community where parents
find trusted neighborhood babysitters.

DOWNLOAD THE APP TO BOOK A SITTER

Bambino Sitters
Bambino Sitters

Bambino for parents

A community where parents find trusted neighborhood babysitters.

DOWNLOAD THE APP TO BOOK A SITTER

Bambino Sitters
Bambino Sitters

 Bambino helps families thrive by giving them access to the support they need, whenever and wherever they need it.  

 Bambino helps families thrive by giving them access to the support they need, whenever and wherever they need it.  

HOW BAMBINO WORKS
FOR PARENTS

We leverage location, social connections, and personal recommendations to create trusted relationships between families and sitters.  

We leverage location, social connections, and personal recommendations to create trusted relationships between families and sitters.

Bambino Sitters

Find.

Explore our community of sitters that your friends recommend and your neighbors love.

Bambino Sitters

Pay.

Once your sit is complete, pay and rate your sitter directly through Bambino. It’s that easy!

Bambino Sitters
Bambino Sitters

Book.

Enter your booking details, select sitters in your neighborhood, and confirm the best one for the job.

Bambino Sitters
Bambino Sitters

Find.

Explore our community of sitters that your friends recommend and your neighbors love.

Bambino Sitters

Book.

Enter your booking details, select sitters in your neighborhood, and confirm the best one for the job.

Bambino Sitters

Pay.

Once your sit is complete, pay and rate your sitter directly through Bambino. It’s that easy!

Your child’s Safety
is our priority

Your Safety is our priority

Prior to appearing on Bambino, every parent and sitter goes through a multi-part vetting process, including:

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Phone number and carrier validation to ensure users are registered with valid carriers and not using internet phone numbers or untraceable phones.

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Identity verification for all parents and sitters through uploading their government-issued ID or validating their Social Security Number.

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Family Watchdog Sex offender background check cross-checks against the registered sex offender database to block users from the platform.

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Every sitter must receive a recommendation from another member of the community in order to have the profile activated on the platform. 

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State and Federal Background Checks  and a strict qualification process are required for all Elite Sitters.

Bambino Sitters

Meet our sitters

Wondering what kind of sitters are on Bambino? Here are just a few of the thousands of active sitters on our app that are waiting for sit requests from parents like you. 

What Parents & Sitters Love About Bambino

We’re the #1 babysitting app in the App Store with over 16K reviews.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bambino, and how is it different from everyone else?

Meet Bambino, a babysitting app with a personal touch born out of genuine need. Amid the hustle and bustle of four lively kids, a dedicated dad experienced firsthand the difficulty of finding dependable, nearby babysitters. He envisioned a seamless way to connect with available sitters in his community, and thus, Bambino was born.

Unlike any other app, Bambino is deeply rooted in understanding the real challenges parents face. It stands out by fostering a close-knit community where parents can effortlessly find, book, and pay local sitters who are vouched for by friends and neighbors.

Bambino transcends the typical babysitting service by prioritizing personal connections and trust, ensuring parents can always find a reliable helping hand within their community. Experience the Bambino difference – where child care is not just a service but a community of trust, support, and genuine understanding.

Click here to see a few things that really set us apart!

How much does Bambino cost?

Wondering about the cost? Bambino is your friendly neighborhood app that’s easy on your pocket!

Downloading Bambino? It’s free! 

Setting up an account? Also absolutely free, with no membership strings attached.

Sitter Rates: 

With Bambino, what you see is what you get. Each sitter’s profile transparently displays their hourly rates. Check out the estimated total cost before booking, so there are no surprises later!

When Do I Pay? 

Just enter your credit card details to book a sit, but don’t worry, you’re only charged after the sitting is completed. Confirm the sit times, pay through the app, and voila!

Service Fee: 

We have a tiny service fee of $4.95 at the end of each sit. We know fees are a bummer. But this little bit helps us keep the Bambino app running smoothly. We’re dedicated to making your experience of finding, booking, and paying for trusted local sitters as seamless and easy as possible!

At Bambino, we keep things simple, straightforward, and splendid, just the way you like it! 

Interested in some extra perks? Check out our Premium Membership!

How do you vet your sitters?

Hey there, Neighbor! We know that finding a babysitter is a little like dating—super important, a little nerve-wracking, and you definitely want to find “The One.” That’s why at Bambino, we take the matchmaking process seriously! 

 

The Power of Neighborly Love 

We’re all about community here. Think of us as the friendly neighbor who knows everyone and loves connecting with folks. So, we rely on good ol’ word-of-mouth recommendations. Every Sitter on our platform has been given the thumbs-up by at least one Parent from your community. Feel like doing a little sleuthing? Go ahead, read reviews, and see which Sitters your friends adore. We’re all about that “It takes a village” vibe.

While recommendations are golden, we also do our homework. All our Sitters have to pass some essential checks to prove they’re the real deal. Check out some of the essential checks our Sitters go through here

Remember, Parents have been swapping Sitter suggestions at the playground, PTA meetings, and coffee catch-ups for eons. With Bambino, it’s the same village-to-village chatter, just digital and at your fingertips. If you ever want a second, third, or even fourth opinion, just reach out to your friends. After all, it’s not nosy—it’s neighborly!

Can my usual Sitter join Bambino?

We firmly believe everyone could do with a little Bambino in their lives! 

Want to share the love? It’s easy peasy! Just share the app with your sitter using your one-of-a-kind ‘Refer-a-Friend’ link. You can find it hanging out in the ‘My Account’ tab in your Bambino app. Once your sitter has the app too, you can book and pay them straight from your phone! Say goodbye to those ATM dashes or checkbook hunts. Everything you need, from booking to paying, is all in one handy place with Bambino!

And here’s a little secret… your sitter will be thanking you big time! By joining Bambino, they’ll connect with other awesome families in the neighborhood. It’s more than just easy bookings and payments; it’s about growing a community of happy parents and happy sitters. Now, that’s what we call a win-win! 

What happens if I need to cancel?

We get it, sometimes your plans change and you need to cancel. It happens to everyone. In the event you need to cancel, we ask that you give your sitter as much notice as possible, but at least 24 hours notice so they have a chance to make other plans. Parent-initiated cancellations within 24 hours of the booking start time will incur a $2.95 fee. Parent-initiated cancellations within 2 hours of the start time will incur a charge of one (1) hour at the reserved sitter’s published rate or $20, whichever is greater. There will be no charges to the parent in the event the sitter cancels. 

We understand that you are depending on your sitter to arrive on time. Sitter reliability is of the utmost importance to us. As such, we track cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled booking time. If a sitter’s reliability rating falls below an acceptable level, we deactivate their account. We consider cancellations within 2 hours of the booking time to be equivalent to a no-show. Every no-show/last-minute cancellation is reviewed by our member support team and sitters face immediate deactivation when appropriate.

What is the Parent Premium Membership?

As a part of our Bambino family, the Parent Premium Membership sprinkles a little extra convenience into your life! 

Here’s what you get to enjoy:

  • Same Day Bookings: Got a sudden plan? Book a loving Sitter the very same day.
  • Unlimited Chat: Feel free to chat with our Sitters anytime before you request them. 
  • Extended Access: Plan ahead and book your favorite Sitters up to 12 weeks in advance.
  • Recurring Requests: Need a regular after-school or date night Sitter? Easily schedule 3 or more sits at once.
  • No Service Fees: Absolutely none!

And guess what? All these lovely perks come at less than $9 per month! Dive in and try it out with our 7-day Free Trial. Just hop into the “My Account” tab in the app to upgrade to Parent Premium. 

Live in Charlotte, NC or Florida? Click here to learn more.

Tips for Parents

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