Terms & Conditions

Last updated: November 2026

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Objectionable content and abusive behavior are not permitted anywhere on Precious Sitters. This applies to every part of the platform, including messages, sitter and family profiles, reviews, booking notes, and any other content you submit.

We review every report we receive. Where a report is upheld, we remove or hide the offending content and may suspend or permanently terminate the account responsible, with or without notice. We may also report unlawful conduct to law enforcement.

Reports are private. The person you report is not told who reported them. You can report a user from their profile, from a booking, or from inside a conversation, and you can block a user so they can no longer contact you.

Not permitted

  • Harassment, bullying, intimidation, or threats of any kind.
  • Hate speech or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.
  • Sexual content, nudity, or any sexualized content involving minors.
  • Content that endangers a child, including abuse, neglect, or unsafe care practices.
  • Violence, self-harm, or encouragement of either.
  • Sharing another person's private information without their consent.
  • Impersonation, fraud, or attempts to move payments off the platform.

If you see content or behavior that breaks this policy, report it from the user’s profile or from your conversation with them, or email support@precioussitters.org.

About Precious Sitters Precious Sitters LLC is a subsidiary of Precious Nannies LLC, a nanny placement agency that has been connecting families with qualified childcare professionals throughout the Chicagoland area since 2019. While Precious Nannies specializes in long-term nanny placements, Precious Sitters was created to connect families with trusted babysitters and on-demand childcare providers. 1. Platform Nature Precious Sitters is a platform that connects parents with independent childcare providers (sitters). Precious Sitters acts solely as an intermediary and is not a childcare provider. We are not directly liable for the services performed by sitters listed on our platform. 2. User Responsibilities Parents are responsible for verifying the suitability of any sitter they choose to engage. Sitters are responsible for providing accurate information about their experience, qualifications, and availability. 3. Background Checks While we facilitate background check verification, the cost of background checks is borne by the individual requesting or completing the check, not by the platform. Background check status is displayed on sitter profiles for transparency. 4. Bookings & Payments Booking requests submitted through the platform are subject to confirmation. Payment terms and arrangements are facilitated through the platform where applicable. 5. Limitation of Liability Precious Sitters shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or losses arising from the use of childcare services arranged through the platform. Parents assume all risk when engaging a sitter. 6. Cancellation Policy Users may cancel bookings in accordance with the platform's cancellation guidelines. Repeated cancellations may result in account restrictions. 7. Modifications We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. 8. Contact For questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact us at support@precioussitters.org.

Also see our full User Agreement & Liability Limitations.