Bookings, Communication and Payment Tips

Written by The Village Co. | Dec 7, 2025 11:34:38 PM

 

How to Accept & Manage Bookings
šŸ“… Check your dashboard for new job requests.
šŸ’¬ Respond promptly to parents' messages.
šŸ‘¶ 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
šŸ’° 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!