---
title: "Babysitting on Roosevelt Island — The Island"
description: "A simple guide for Roosevelt Island families and babysitters to find each other, share availability, message, and build a neighborhood reputation."
canonical: "https://theisland.nyc/babysitting"
updated: "2026-11-14"
---

Updated
August 12, 2026

Roosevelt Island neighbors

# Find a babysitter—or let nearby families know you’re available.

The Island is a free place for local families and caregivers to find each other, share current availability, and talk directly.

[Create a free account](https://theisland.nyc/signup) [Find childcare help](https://theisland.nyc/help)

## For babysitters and caregivers

- 1

### Create your free account

Choose your Roosevelt Island building, or “I live off-island” if you commute here to work.

- 2

### List yourself under Childcare

Open Help and scroll to List yourself. Tick Childcare, add your rates or usual hours, then turn on Available now for 1, 3, 8, or 24 hours.

- 3

### Connect with nearby families

Families can see your live availability, profile, and ratings, then message you directly in the app.

## Looking for a sitter instead?

Finding help is three taps, not a guide — it has its own short page.
[How finding help works →](https://theisland.nyc/finding-help)

## How ratings work

Registered neighbors can leave one rating for someone they have worked with and update it later. After a Help booking is marked complete, both people are prompted to review each other. Ratings are community feedback—not a background check or a guarantee.

## A quick safety note

The Island does not employ, screen, or pay caregivers. Families and sitters should check references, discuss expectations, and decide whether to meet first. Scheduling, payment, and the working arrangement stay between them.
[Read the community terms →](https://theisland.nyc/terms)

Ready to connect?

Joining is free and takes about a minute.
[Join The Island](https://theisland.nyc/signup)