Childcare is one of those areas where tech can actually make life easier and safer. Parents want peace of mind, sitters want flexibility, and apps can bring it all together.
If you’re just starting out with app development, here are the must-have features for a babysitter MVP (minimum viable product):
- Profiles for parents, sitters, and kids → trust starts with transparency.
- Bookings → make it easy to schedule one-time or recurring jobs.
- Secure payments → Stripe, PayPal, or another trusted processor.
- Ratings & reviews → accountability is key.
- In-app messaging → fewer missed texts, everything in one place.
On the tech side, you don’t have to overcomplicate things:
- Start with a simple web app (faster to build, works everywhere).
- Add mobile later with React Native.
- Backend with Laravel or Node.js.
- PostgreSQL/MySQL for structured data.
- Firebase for real-time updates.
- Google Maps API for location features. The biggest lesson? Don’t try to build everything at once. Launch something simple, test it with real users, then add more advanced features later.
👉 I’ve put together a full guide that goes deeper into feature prioritization, tech choices, and cost planning. You can read it here - How to make a babysitting website
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