How to build an efficient on-demand babysitting app?

Today, nearly all popular services are provided to the people at their doorstep. Babysitting is also one such service that is booming in the on-demand market. Parents can now hire professional babysitters or nannies at affordable costs in a few minutes. The On-demand Babysitting app makes this possible. It came to the market a few years ago, and parents have leaned towards it as it has become a  trusted platform to find babysitters. 

Why a babysitter app?

Parents experience great joy when they give birth to a child. But, taking proper care (at all times) can be tiring. Especially if both the parents are employed, then it will be difficult as they have no one to look after the baby while they are at work.  The babysitter app is a solution that overcomes this issue. This app will help the parents to find a trusted babysitter or nanny available within the range of their home. The parents can then go to work, get together, or visit their loved ones peacefully, knowing that the baby is being taken care of properly. 

What is the basic workflow of the On-demand babysitting app?

The babysitter app can be downloaded from the Play Store or the App Store. The app has three different panels, namely the user panel, administrator panel, and the babysitter panel. The flow of the babysitter app goes as follows:

User panel

• Registration process
• Specify the location
• Mention the duration
• Go through the charges per hour
• Analyze the babysitter profile 
• Place a request
• Pay the babysitter
• Review and rate the babysitter or nanny. 

Administrator panel

• Login
• Monitor the process
• Verify the babysitter’s documents
• Approval process
• Access to user and babysitter data
• Manage reviews and ratings

Babysitter panel

• Register with the app
• Upload documents 
• Undergo verification
• Build a profile
• View requests after approval
• Accept requests
• Specify the number of hours
• Receive payment via the app

What are the basic attributes to be present in the On-demand babysitting app?

There are a few basic features to be present in the Uber for Babysitters app. These features will help you gain a large customer base and make the app efficient. 

• Panel-based options

As mentioned earlier, the app has multiple panels, and the options/screens available in the panels should vary based on the role. This will help the concerned person access the app easily and identify all the necessary options. 

• Basic details form

Obtain the basic information of the user, such as name, contact number, email ID, and more. This will help you know more about the user, and you can cater efficiently to their needs.

• Authentication

Send a unique code to the email ID or the phone number the user specifies to check if the information is correct. After the authentication process is over, the user will become a registered member. 

• Verification for the babysitters

The babysitters or nannies who want to work with the babysitting app should undergo a verification process, after which they can start accepting requests. This will make the customers feel that the babysitters can be trusted. 

• Scheduled booking

The users should be able to schedule appointments ahead of time. Before the specified time, a babysitter will be assigned to the user. The user will be reminded about the appointment via text messages, push notifications, and calls. 

• Availability button

The babysitter should be provided with an availability slider bar that they can enable or disable based on their availability to provide babysitting services. 

• Live location tracking

The live location of the babysitter can be accessed by the user. This will ensure the users that the baby is in a location they are aware of. The babysitters can send photo updates to the user if requested by them. 

• Search filters based on several categories

The app will have multiple search filters that will help the user find an appropriate babysitter available near them. The search filters can be based on a charge per hour, availability, waiting time, and more. 

• Cancelation of appointments

The users should be able to cancel babysitting appointments easily. If they have already paid for it, then the refund should be credited as per the refund policy framed. 

• Reviews and ratings

Make sure that the user and the babysitter are able to rate each other. They should also be able to provide any feedback if required. 

To conclude

To build an on-demand babysitters app, you can contact us. We have a group of expert developers who can develop an app that satisfies your business needs. They even perform a market analysis before they start building your app. You can add attributes in the future based on the varying business requirements. Contact us to know more about developing and launching an on-demand app for your babysitting business on multiple platforms.

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