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Now welcoming babysitters, nannies, and Baby Nurses (Newborn Care) in NYC and surrounding suburbs. Download the Auntie app and sign up as a caregiver →

Childcare for NYC and surrounding suburbs

Childcare you can book ahead and trust.

Auntie connects you with background-checked babysitters, nannies, and Baby Nurses (Newborn Care) near you. Book ahead for tomorrow, next week, or beyond. Chat or video-call your Auntie in the app, follow the booking status as they arrive and start, and pay in the app.

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Background-checked caregivers

Every Auntie is screened before their first booking.

Booking status in the app

Your Auntie marks when they've arrived and started, and you confirm.

Cashless, in-app payments

Pay securely in the app. No trip to the ATM.

Chat and video call

Talk with your Auntie in the app before the booking.

Care, sorted in three steps.

1

Find your Auntie

Tell us when and where you need care. We'll show you vetted caregivers near you who are actually available, with reviews from other parents. Chat or video-call your Auntie in the app before you book, so you know who's coming.

2

Book in a few taps

Pick a day and time, choose your Auntie, and confirm. Book ahead with local, background-checked caregivers.

3

Relax and stay in the loop

Your Auntie marks when they're on the way, arrived, and started, and you confirm in the app. Pay in the app when the job's done, then leave a review to help the next family.

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Plan ahead with care you can trust.

Date night next week. A school holiday coming up. A new baby on the way. Tell Auntie when and where you need care, and see local, background-checked caregivers who match your request.

  • Book ahead with local, background-checked caregivers
  • See caregivers who match your date, time, and location
  • Chat or video-call your Auntie in the app before the booking
  • Booking status updates, ratings, and reviews on every booking

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Peace of mind, built into every booking.

Leaving your child with someone new takes trust. We don't just ask you to trust us. We show you how every booking is protected, from the first request to the final goodbye.

Vetted before they ever meet you

Every caregiver completes a background check through NCS, plus identity verification, before they can accept bookings.

Know where the booking stands.

Your Auntie updates the booking when they're on the way, have arrived, and have started, and you confirm their arrival and start in the app.

Talk before they arrive

Chat or video-call your Auntie in the app, so you know who's coming.

Reviews you can trust

Only parents with a completed booking can review a caregiver, so the feedback you read comes from real experience.

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The right care for every kind of day.

Date night, a weekly routine, or a Baby Nurse (Newborn Care) at home: find the caregiver who fits your family.

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Babysitters: for date nights, after-school, and busy days.

Book a trusted sitter ahead of time for a few hours. They'll handle pick-ups, snacks, homework, and bedtime, so you can step out without worrying.

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Nannies: one familiar face, week after week.

Set up recurring care with a nanny your kids get to know. They keep routines steady, share updates on the day, and get to know your family's rhythm, which gives everyone stability.

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Baby Nurse (Newborn Care): help with your newborn at home.

Book a Baby Nurse (Newborn Care) for an extra pair of hands with your newborn at home.

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Other care: whatever your family needs.

Care for several kids, help settling in a new sibling, or an extra pair of hands for a busy day. Book ahead with local, background-checked caregivers.

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Everything in one app. Nothing you don't need.

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Smart matching

See caregivers who fit your schedule, location, and kids' needs.

One calendar

Your upcoming and past bookings in one place.

Booking updates

See when your Auntie is on the way, has arrived, and has started.

Ratings & reviews

Hear from other parents before you book.

In-app payments

No cash, no awkward handoffs, full payment history.

In-app chat & video

Message or video-call your Auntie about the booking.

Simple, upfront pricing.

Clear pricing, upfront. Free to download and free to sign up. No subscriptions. Rates are shown before booking, so you'll see what your Auntie costs before you book. Rates vary by location, timing, and caregiver.

Rates
Shown before you book. They vary by location, timing, and the Auntie you choose.
Cancellations
Free up to 24 hours before your booking. Cancelling within 24 hours costs 50% of the booking. See our Terms of Service for full details.

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For babysitters, nannies & Baby Nurses (Newborn Care)

Do what you love, on your schedule.

Auntie puts you in touch with local families looking for care you can trust. Pick the jobs that fit your life: a few hours after class or a steady weekly nanny role. Set your availability, and families book ahead. Families book and pay in the app, so you spend your time caring for kids, not chasing payments.

Why caregivers choose Auntie

You choose when you work.

Set your availability and accept the bookings you want.

Get paid without chasing it.

Payments go through the app, and you're paid every Friday with weekly payouts.

Set your own rate.

Families see your rate before they book.

Talk before you go.

Chat or video-call families in the app about each booking.

Build your reputation.

Reviews from families help you get more bookings.

What you'll need

You must be 18 or older. Every caregiver completes a background check through NCS, plus identity verification, before accepting bookings.

How to join

  1. Download the Auntie app and sign up as a caregiver.
  2. Complete your background check and verification.
  3. Set your availability and start accepting bookings.
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Questions? Email info@auntie-app.com.

Questions? We've got answers.

For parents

How are Auntie caregivers vetted?

Every caregiver completes a background check through NCS, plus identity verification, before they can accept bookings.

How far ahead do I need to book?

Bookings start from tomorrow onward. Tell us the date, time, and location you need care, and you'll see local, background-checked caregivers who match your request. Booking further ahead gives you the most options.

Where is Auntie available?

We currently serve NYC and the surrounding suburbs.

How much does it cost?

Free to download and free to sign up. No subscriptions. Rates are shown before booking, so you'll see what your Auntie costs before you book. Rates vary by location, timing, and the Auntie you choose.

How do payments work?

You pay securely in the app. Rates are shown before booking. No cash needed.

Can I meet or talk to a caregiver before booking?

Yes. You can chat or video-call your Auntie right in the app before you book, so you can ask questions and get a feel for them first.

How do I know when my caregiver arrives?

Your caregiver updates the booking in the app when they're on the way, have arrived, and have started. You confirm their arrival and start in the app.

What happens in an emergency?

In an emergency, caregivers should always call 911 first, then contact you. You and your caregiver can reach each other through in-app chat and calls.

What if I need to cancel?

You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before your booking. If you cancel within 24 hours of the booking, 50% of the booking cost is charged. See our Terms of Service for full details.

For caregivers

How do I become an Auntie?

Download the Auntie app and sign up as a caregiver. Create your profile and complete verification. Once approved, you can start accepting bookings.

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How and when do I get paid?

Families pay through the app, and you get paid every Friday with weekly payouts through the app.

Still have questions? Email info@auntie-app.com or call 1-201-984-5075.

Book ahead with local, background-checked caregivers.

Free to download and free to sign up. No subscriptions.

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