Chime by Sittercity
Find Babysitters Near You
Free
2.4.2for iPhone
Age Rating
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About Chime by Sittercity
Chime is the easiest way to find, book and pay prescreened sitters near you. Our team does the legwork, from reference checks with local parents to social media and background screens. All you have to do is watch video profiles and message your favorite sitters or book them instantly!
Chime is free to join. Pay your sitters a flat, hourly rate by credit card through the app - no subscription and no cash required!
How does Chime work?
Tell us a little about your family
We’ll show you prescreened sitters in your neighborhood
Review video profiles and message sitters you like
Choose your best match and instantly book a sitting!
Pay a flat, hourly rate by credit card at the end of the sitting
Save your favorites and rebook anytime!
Chime is available now in:
• Boston
• Chicago
• New Jersey
• New York City
• Washington, DC
Thousands of happy parents are using Chime, and the app has been featured in major publications across the country:
“Reliable alternative to the old-fashioned sitter next door” —New York Times
“It's as easy to find a sitter as your new Netflix show” —Chicago Tribune
“Busy parents are raving about the convenience” —ABC 7 Chicago
“With busy schedules, being able to find a sitter the day before or day of is huge” —Boston Globe
Chime is free to join. Pay your sitters a flat, hourly rate by credit card through the app - no subscription and no cash required!
How does Chime work?
Tell us a little about your family
We’ll show you prescreened sitters in your neighborhood
Review video profiles and message sitters you like
Choose your best match and instantly book a sitting!
Pay a flat, hourly rate by credit card at the end of the sitting
Save your favorites and rebook anytime!
Chime is available now in:
• Boston
• Chicago
• New Jersey
• New York City
• Washington, DC
Thousands of happy parents are using Chime, and the app has been featured in major publications across the country:
“Reliable alternative to the old-fashioned sitter next door” —New York Times
“It's as easy to find a sitter as your new Netflix show” —Chicago Tribune
“Busy parents are raving about the convenience” —ABC 7 Chicago
“With busy schedules, being able to find a sitter the day before or day of is huge” —Boston Globe
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.4.2
Last updated on Sep 10, 2018
Old Versions
Heads up! Added a warning that if you cancel a sitting within 24 hours of the start date, you may be charged $30.
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Version History
2.4.2
Sep 10, 2018
Heads up! Added a warning that if you cancel a sitting within 24 hours of the start date, you may be charged $30.
2.4.1
Jul 19, 2018
● Choose times for bookings more easily
● Bug fixes & miscellaneous enhancements
● Bug fixes & miscellaneous enhancements
2.4.0
Mar 21, 2018
Introducing Messages! Chat with new sitters, sort out the deets with your favorites, and check in while you’re out.
2.3.1
Nov 16, 2017
- Fixed an issue which prevented some sitter availabilty from being shown on calendar views
- Other bugfixes and improvements
- Other bugfixes and improvements
2.3.0
Nov 13, 2017
This update introduces our new icon, and includes other bug fixes and improvements.
2.2.0
Oct 23, 2017
New Help Center - We've added a help center to the app to make sure your questions are answered before, during, and after your Chime booking. Can't find the answer you're looking for? No problem, you can now reach out to our support team via email or chat right from the app.
2.1.2
Oct 10, 2017
Bugfixes and Improvements
2.1.1
Aug 28, 2017
- More sitters displayed in search results!
- Bugfixes and improvements
- Bugfixes and improvements
2.1.0
Aug 14, 2017
- New widget - see your upcoming Chime sittings from your device's Today view
- Updated find screen - allowing for better refinement of your search
- Easily access contact info for sitters you’ve booked directly from the sitter's profile
- Booking details screen has been cleaned up, so you always have access to help, as well as the sitter’s contact info, before and during your booking
- Account tab has a whole new look and feel
- Easily rebook sitters from your booking history
- Updated find screen - allowing for better refinement of your search
- Easily access contact info for sitters you’ve booked directly from the sitter's profile
- Booking details screen has been cleaned up, so you always have access to help, as well as the sitter’s contact info, before and during your booking
- Account tab has a whole new look and feel
- Easily rebook sitters from your booking history
2.0.3
Jul 16, 2017
Fixes an issue preventing certain referral credits from being applied.
2.0.2
Jun 19, 2017
This release fixes a couple more bugs and makes small improvements to improve your Chime experience.
2.0.1
Jun 5, 2017
This update fixes a couple bugs found in version 2.0; enjoy!
2.0.0
May 30, 2017
We've added a new browse experience to Chime to make it even easier to find sitters!
Check out the new section to search for sitters in your area, and bookmark them to add them to your list of favorites so you can book them later.
Check out the new section to search for sitters in your area, and bookmark them to add them to your list of favorites so you can book them later.
1.11.0
Mar 6, 2017
- Improvements to the Bookings List screen
- Bug fixes
- Bug fixes
1.10.0
Jan 24, 2017
Bugfixes and Improvements that make finding a sitter with Chime even easier.
1.9.0
Dec 12, 2016
Rebooking sitters is now simpler than ever. With this update, you can now view availability for all of your favorite sitters on one combined calendar.
No matter when you need a sitter, you'll be able to see if any of your favorites are available -- all in one place. Hone in on one sitter's availability or view more details about each person, including past and upcoming bookings.
Head over to the "Favorites" tab to check it out - rebooking a sitter is just a few taps away!
No matter when you need a sitter, you'll be able to see if any of your favorites are available -- all in one place. Hone in on one sitter's availability or view more details about each person, including past and upcoming bookings.
Head over to the "Favorites" tab to check it out - rebooking a sitter is just a few taps away!
1.8.0
Oct 13, 2016
We've revamped our booking flow to make it even easier to find the best sitter for your children.
When requesting a sitter, you'll now be given immediate feedback about which sitters are available, including any of your previously booked favorite sitters. If you see someone you like, you can select them to confirm the booking immediately. Improvements have also been made to streamline the booking process, making it easier to adjust the booking time and other details.
Several bugs and performance issues have also been resolved, creating a more reliable experience throughout the app.
When requesting a sitter, you'll now be given immediate feedback about which sitters are available, including any of your previously booked favorite sitters. If you see someone you like, you can select them to confirm the booking immediately. Improvements have also been made to streamline the booking process, making it easier to adjust the booking time and other details.
Several bugs and performance issues have also been resolved, creating a more reliable experience throughout the app.
1.7.6
Sep 12, 2016
Bugfixes and visual improvements.
1.7.5
Aug 4, 2016
- Bugfix: Sitter profiles now display the correct badges for every sitter.
1.7.4
Aug 2, 2016
- Fixed a bug that resulted in some users getting "stuck" after confirming a booking
- Fixed a bug causing booking history to be reverse sorted
- Fixed a bug which caused some payment methods to not be displayed
- Fixed a minor visual inconsistency on the Account screen
- Fixed a bug causing booking history to be reverse sorted
- Fixed a bug which caused some payment methods to not be displayed
- Fixed a minor visual inconsistency on the Account screen
1.7.2
Jul 28, 2016
- Bugfixes and Improvements
1.7.1
Jul 25, 2016
- We've updated the Account section to make it easier to manage your Location, contact information, and other details.
- Various bug fixes and improvements.
- Various bug fixes and improvements.
1.7.0
Jul 7, 2016
- We've redesigned our dashboard interface to make it even easier to review your upcoming bookings.
- Bugfixes and other minor improvements.
- Bugfixes and other minor improvements.
1.6.2
Jun 1, 2016
Fixed a bug which was preventing some users from rebooking sitters.
1.6.1
May 23, 2016
Bugfixes and Improvements
Chime by Sittercity FAQ
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iPhone
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