Advice for finding a sitter in Albany
Hello Parents!
My family recently moved to University Village in Albany. I have a 2.5 yo and 4.5 yo, and we would love to get setup with a sweet, trustworthy and reliable sitter to watch our girls occasionally (an evening, etc). Any advice for how to find someone like this? (E.g services like care.com, any personal recommendations?)
Thanks!
Britt
Aug 20, 2025
Parent Replies
I'd post something in the childcare section of this website, or look at posts from available people! You could also try local groups on Facebook or Nextdoor. I personally had a bad experience with Care.com.
We've had good experiences with UrbanSitter and occasionally have met Cal students who have been great babysitters during the school year.
We started finding caregivers through FindSparrow starting in early 2025. This site pairs families with primarily university, college-level, or mature high school level students. You can find helpers for a variety of tasks and roles from caregiving, pet care, house-sitting, etc. We've worked with students who are dependable, kind, warm, safety-oriented, and responsive. The website is https://www.findsparrow.com