UrbanSitter
Childcare, elder care, pet sitting, and tutoring — all from background-checked caregivers, all in one app. As an Epique agent, you get FREE Premium membership to UrbanSitter — a $9.95/month value, saving you $119.40 annually. Available to U.S.-based agents on the UrbanSitter page.
Why UrbanSitter
- Coverage: Available in 60+ cities nationwide.
- Network: Over 500,000 trusted caregivers.
- Available: 24/7 booking and support.
Whether you need a babysitter for date night, pet care while you're showing homes, or tutoring support for your kids, UrbanSitter has you covered.
What you get
Trusted Caregivers
Access to a network of background-checked, reviewed caregivers in your area. Every sitter is verified through:
- Comprehensive background checks (criminal records, driving records, references).
- Detailed reviews from other parents.
- Mutual connections through your social networks.
- Verified certifications, CPR training, and experience.
- Response rates and reliability scores.
Comprehensive Services
More than just babysitting — complete family care for whatever life throws at you:
- Childcare for infants through teenagers.
- Elder care and companion services.
- Pet sitting, dog walking, and pet care.
- Tutoring and homework help.
- Special needs care with experienced providers.
- Date-night and event sitters.
Easy Booking
Find and book trusted care in minutes — search by availability, location, and services; book instantly or weeks ahead; save your favorite sitters; get automated reminders; cancel flexibly.
Platform features
- In-App Messaging — secure messaging with sitters before booking, share special instructions, get real-time updates during care.
- Secure Payments — pay through the app on completion. Digital receipts for tax purposes.
- 24/7 Support — live chat and phone support for any booking issues.
Get the app
Download UrbanSitter for iOS or Android (links live on the page). The full booking experience works on phone or web.
Five-step start
- Sign Up — create your account with your Epique email to activate the free Premium membership.
- Verify — complete your profile and preferences.
- Search — browse caregivers in your area.
- Connect — message and interview sitters.
- Book — schedule and pay through the app.
The Sign Up Now button on the page opens urbansitter.com/enroll.
Use your Epique email when registering — that's what activates your free Premium membership. Cancellation policies and last-minute booking availability are set by individual sitters; the platform makes them clear during booking.