Bookings, Communication and Payment Tips
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How to Accept & Manage Bookings
📅 Check your dashboard for new job requests.
💬 Respond promptly to parents' messages.
👶 Confirm any special instructions before arriving.
Good communication builds trust and increases your chances of getting repeat bookings.
** Sample message to confirm a booking: **
"Hi [Parent’s Name], I’m looking forward to babysitting [Child’s Name] on [Date]! Just checking if there’s anything special I should know before I arrive?"
Payment & Earnings
How & When You Get Paid
💰 The Village Co. offers secure, reliable payments. Here’s how it works:
Parents pay through the app — no awkward cash exchanges!
Payments are processed within 48 hours of job completion. You can track your earnings in your Sitter Dashboard.
Want to increase your earnings? ⭐ Get more bookings by maintaining a high rating and being responsive to parents!