How it works.

1. Download the Birdie App

Make a request for a specific date and time. Sitters who are interested and available will submit their profiles.

2. Choose your babysitter

Parents get notified + choose the sitter that feels like the best fit.

"A solution that allows you the freedom of knowing you are going to get an incredible person to watch your kids, without the work it takes to try to find that."

3. Confirm + Book

Pay per use with no subscription needed. Birdie is here so your family can say yes more often.

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We take on due diligence so you don't have to.

  1. Resume Review & Social media screening

  2. Interview with recruitment team

  3. Enhanced criminal record check*

  4. Softcheck: 200,000 databases*

  5. I.D. Verified*

  6. First Aid/CPR training

  7. Birdie Sitter training

Our vetting process

Birdie is a proud partner of CERTN, the global leaders in extensive background checks.

Our non-negotiables in personality fit for Birdie Sitters.

  • Clear Communication Skills

  • Previous Experience in Childcare

  • Strong Rapport with Parents and Children

  • Adaptability to a Variety of Situations

  • Nurturing + Kind-Natured

  • Flexible personality

  • Punctual + Reliable

  • Strong Listening Skills

The benefits of Birdie.

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Children

  • joyful social interactions 

  • added diversity + new world views 

  • deep bonding experiences 

  • uncovering different hobbies + skills 

  • expanded self-confidence and esteem 

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  • added schedule flexibility 

  • able to say "yes" more 

  • lightened load 

  • more personal time 

  • less dependence on friends + relatives 

  • a new flow + ease in the family

Parents

"Parent well-being + child enjoyment, a symbiotic pairing."

Freedom to Choose with Birdie

Freedom to choose.

flex care

Whenever you need it

Singular bookings, as often as needed for personal time + commitment days, evenings or weekends.

regular care

An on-going schedule

Recurring bookings, at any cadence, to manage work schedules, appointments, classes and parental well-being.

A Few Lovely Birdie Sitters

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Ting Ting C.

Angela T.

Bhanu A.

Sophia A.

McKenzie A.