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Babysitting Services for Duluth Families
Need childcare for a date night, work event, school break or when your usual plan falls through?
Duluth Poppins makes it easier to find trusted babysitting support without scrambling at the last minute. With access to a roster of vetted sitters and a simple booking process, families in Duluth and the Twin Ports can find occasional care with more confidence and less stress.
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Ready to sign up?
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Whats Included
With our app, you will have access to our entire roster of highly qualified, fully vetted, trustworthy sitters. Included is unlimited use of our easy-to-navigate booking calendar. The team at Duluth Poppins is hands-on and invested in having real relationships with the families that connect with us. We strive to make sure that all of our families are happy and comfortable all the while your kiddos are having fun and being taken care of.
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How Does it Work
Once you've purchased your membership or registered as a guest, open the app and log-in. From there, you can hit the "plus" button on the bottom to start booking! You'll include your needs for that particular job, any special considerations, and then you can let our app choose your best match or hand-pick sitters yourself! The job will get sent out, one of our incredible sitters will pick it up, and you'll be connected!
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Filter for Special Cosidersations
Have a kiddo with a food allergy? A doggie who needs to be let out? One of your kids under the weather? Our app allows you to filter for your family’s specific needs so you always get a sitter who has experience with your situation. We have filters for special needs, medical needs, pets at home, work from home parents, infant care, and more! Find a sitter that you absolutely love? Request them each time!
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Sitter Qualifications
At Duluth Poppins, we don't hire just anyone. Here are the requirements to babysit with us:
​1) 17 years or older
2) Minimum of 2 years providing direct care to children​
3) 2 childcare-related professional references
4) 2 personal references 5)CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
6) Social media and character check
7) Comprehensive background and driving check​
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Babysitter Pricing
Our sitters start at $21.50 an hour, and the rate increases based on factors including the number of kids, the age and experience of the sitter, and if there are any complex needs. You will always be able to see the cost estimate before you book!
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Read sitter bios here.
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Flat, Fair Membership Pricing
With our app, we aim for complete transparency. To access the service and our full trustworthy roster of caregivers, you pay either for your membership or the $39.99 single use non-member fee. When you book a job, you’ll see the cost of the job right at booking. We never take any of our sitter’s income- you pay them directly as we believe they are professionals who should keep what they earn.
Babysitting FAQs
Q: How does babysitting through Duluth Poppins work?
A: After you purchase a membership or register as a guest, you can log into the app, create a job, add the details for that booking and either let the app suggest the best match or choose a sitter yourself. Once a sitter accepts the job, you are connected through the platform.
Q: Do I have to buy a membership to use the babysitting service?
A: No. Families can either purchase a membership or pay a $39.99 single-use non-member fee to access the service.
Q: How much does a babysitter cost in Duluth?
A: Sitter rates typically start at $21.50 per hour. The final rate can increase based on the number of children, the sitter’s age and experience, and whether there are more complex care needs. Families can see the estimated cost before booking.