Need a last minute or short-term babysitter?

Our highly selective 6-step screening process and large network of pre-screened NYC babysitters affords us incredible flexibility and reliability for short-term solutions and last minute assignments.

Contact us to instantly communicate with a SmartSitting Director who will connect you with available SmartSitting candidates that meet your scheduling needs. All candidates have been personally interviewed and background and reference checked before ever being recommended to your family. At SmartSitting, quickness and quality go hand in hand. Many short-term babysitters have already worked with other families in our network and received glowing reviews.

Fees for short-term childcare can be found on Our Rates page.

To start a search, please complete our Family Application, and we will be happy to contact you regarding your search.

Last Minute Sitting

Have less than 24 hours notice to find a babysitter? Have no fear! SmartSitting Directors are available 7 days a week, from 9am until midnight. We work with over 100 pre-screened babysitters located all over NYC, and are able to coordinate last minute sitting via text message and email almost instantaneously.

Short-Term Childcare

Whether your family needs assistance for a few days or a few weeks, our network is able to help. Our short-term search process mirrors our long-term search process - we will match your family's specific needs with our network of pre-screened SmartSitters, and will provide your family with a selection of SmartSitters for your childcare needs. For almost all short-term requests, families are able to find one primary sitter to cover all days and times needed.

The Evening Club

Kids night in, parents night out. We’ll set you up with a team of enthusiastic and reliable SmartSitters ready for evenings full of song and dance, interactive story time and even educational homework-based games.