Babysitting Business Name Generator
Written by
Matthew James Taylor
Kidsit Founder, General Manager
Generate thousands of babysitting business name ideas with our fun tool!
Here's how it works:
- Enter your name (optional)
- Click the button to add a random business name to your list
- Highlight your favorite names by clicking the ☆
- Remove names you don't like by clicking the ×
Your first name (optional)
Qualities of a Great Babysitting Business Name
1. Warm & Friendly Tone
Evoke feelings of trust, care, and safety. Use positive, gentle words (e.g., Gentle, Cozy, Bright, Caring). Avoid anything too formal or cold.
2. Kid-Friendly Imagery
Use references that parents and kids can picture: 🌼 flowers, ⭐ stars, 🐰 animals, 🌈 rainbows, ☀️ sunshine, 🧸 toys. Create a sense of joy and play.
3. Easy to Remember
Keep your name short (2–4 words), simple spelling, and easy to say aloud.
4. Relatable for Parents
- Signal safety and reliability
- Make it feel loving and nurturing
- Hint at trustworthiness
5. Unique but Not Overcomplicated
Stand out locally without being confusing or gimmicky.
6. Positive Emotions
Bring a smile and reassurance. Avoid negative or overly serious vibes.
7. Make It Truly Yours with Your Name
Adding your name builds instant trust and personality (e.g., “Ella’s Cozy Sprouts”, “Jake’s Gentle Giants Childcare”). This is great for local recognition and a personal touch.
8. Location or Personal Branding (Optional)
Include your town or neighborhood (e.g., “Maple Grove Sitters”) to highlight you’re nearby.
9. Future-Friendly
If you're planning to grow your business in the future, pick a broad-sounding name. Make sure your name still fits if you were to expand into daycare, tutoring, or other child services. And try not to be too age-specific.
10. Flexible for Marketing
Your name needs to look good on flyers, cards, social profiles, and work as a domain if you plan to have a website (check domain availability first).
11. Test Appeal
Say it aloud, get parent feedback, and imagine it on a logo. Does it feel warm and trustworthy?
What Type(s) Of Care Will You Provide?
Main services provided by Kidsit babysitters:
| Type of childcare | Percent |
|---|---|
| 98.01% | |
| 40.00% | |
| 33.18% | |
| 3.63% |
Which Child Ages Will You Cater For?
Babysitter child age preferences:
| Child age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 45.69% | |
| 67.31% | |
| 84.01% | |
| 89.67% | |
| 84.63% | |
| 59.87% | |
| 35.84% |
Will You Offer Additional Services?
Extra childcare services that babysitters often provide:
| Childcare service | Percent |
|---|---|
| 47.85% | |
| 44.82% | |
| 26.71% | |
| 46.80% | |
| 54.80% | |
| 36.93% | |
| 20.67% | |
| 32.91% | |
| 50.54% | |
| 23.61% | |
| 41.80% | |
| 22.06% |
Household services that babysitters can do:
| Household service | Percent |
|---|---|
| 46.82% | |
| 36.43% | |
| 46.97% | |
| 24.23% | |
| 23.39% | |
| 63.42% | |
| 53.22% | |
| 37.87% | |
| 12.40% | |
| 12.89% |
How Much Will You Charge?
Average babysitting rates per hour by country:
| Country | 1 Kid | 2 Kids |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.67 | $18.34 |
| Canada | $18.58 | $20.44 |
| United Kingdom | £11.36 | £12.50 |
| Australia | $28.11 | $30.92 |
| New Zealand | $22.98 | $25.28 |
Babysitting rates vary by region so search for your exact location to get local average pay.
How Will You Promote Your New Babysitting Business?
Here are a few great ways to promote your services to local families:
- Create A Babysitter Profile here on Kidsit so parents can find you in our search.
- Make babysitting flyers with our free builder and poster them around your neighborhood.
- Make business cards with our easy tool and drop them in letterboxes.
See more great promotion ideas in my article How To Promote Your Babysitting Business.
Babysitting statistics in this article are calculated weekly from our live member data
