Chicago's Favorite Teacher-Led Childcare — all in one place.
Book a babysitter. Hire local teachers and professionals. Trusted caregivers, educational experiences, and personalized family support — proudly serving Chicagoland, with new BL!SS cities coming soon.
For most efficient service, please create a family login with a full family profile.
The BL!SS Family Experience
Already with us, brand new, or just getting started — here's how to dive in.
Already a BL!SS Family?
If you're a current BL!SS family, you should have received a personalized email with a secure link to create your new family profile and set your password. Didn't see it? No worries—just send us a message and we'll get you set up!
- ✨Submit instant booking requests
- 👶Request babysitting, nanny, and event childcare services
- 🎟️Purchase additional booking credits
- 💛Activate or manage your membership
- 👨👩👧Update your family profile
- 📅View your booking history and remaining credits
- 💬Enjoy faster, personalized concierge support
NEW TO BL!SS?
Create Your Family Account
Welcome to the BL!SS Village! Create your family account to unlock fast, easy booking requests and personalized childcare support whenever you need it.
- 💳Purchase booking credits in seconds
- 💛Join a BL!SS Membership for exclusive perks
- 👨👩👧Complete your family profile once and save it for future bookings
- ⚡Submit instant booking requests through your family dashboard
- 🎯Receive priority concierge booking support
- 📝Access babysitting, nanny, event childcare, and specialty request forms—all in one place
From Request to Care in 4 Easy Steps
Trust, built into every booking
Every BL!SS caregiver passes our rigorous, multi-step vetting process.
Built for every chapter of family life
Reliable childcare when you need it most
Vetted sitters for date nights, work events, and last-minute help.
- Date nights
- Work events
- Weekend care
- Backup care
- Last-minute help
Find the perfect match
Full-time, part-time, and seasonal placements — concierge-matched.
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Temporary
- Summer Nannies
- Household Managers
Professional group childcare
Staffed, insured, and ready for any celebration.
- Weddings
- Corporate Events
- Conferences
- Private Parties
- Holiday Gatherings
Visiting Chicago? We've got the kids covered.
Professional childcare for hotels, AirBnbs, weddings, and venues — staffed with local educators and concierge-coordinated. Let's connect!
- Hotel guest babysitting
- Wedding & venue childcare
- AirBnb visiting families
- Concierge coordination
- Games, crafts & activities
Choose how you'd like to use BL!SS
Membership, pay-as-you-go, or booking packages — paired with custom pricing for every service.
BL!SS Family Plus
Perfect for families who book regularly.
Intro rate available only through November 1, 2026. Price increases to $89 / month in November.
- Up to 8 bookings per month max
- Family dashboard
- Save favorite sitters
- Access to private sitter directory
- Priority concierge matching
- Faster holiday bookings
- Booking history & child profiles
- Concierge booking updates (payment info, booking details & profile links)
- Reduced booking fees
Single Request
Perfect for occasional childcare needs.
- One childcare request
- Concierge matching
- Sitter profile review
- Support from BL!SS team
Punch cards that never expire
Childcare on the road
In-room and overnight care for hotel and Airbnb stays in Chicago.
Group care for multiple families, priced based on event needs.
Vetting, matching, and concierge logistics for your stay.
~8-hour overnight window. Multiple nights billed per night.
Find your dream nanny
A non-refundable agreement fee starts your search. Placement fees are a one-time service fee — not a monthly charge — billed only when we successfully match your family with a dream nanny.
Non-refundable. Covers candidate outreach, screening, and interview coordination to initiate your search.
Less than 25 hours per week. One-time placement fee.
More than 25 hours per week. One-time placement fee.
- Typical searches take 2–4 weeks, depending on requested qualifications.
- Placements must offer a minimum of 10 hours per week and at least 3 hours per day.
- Part-time roles under 15 hours per week are more challenging to fill.
Customized care, custom quotes
Every family is different. We price each service to match your needs.
Babysitting
- Number of children
- Hours requested
- Special needs
- Holiday dates
- Location
Nanny Placement
- Position type
- Hours per week
- Experience level
- Household needs
- Start date
Event Childcare
- Event location
- Number of children
- Number of caregivers
- Duration
- Activities requested
Hotel & Wedding Partnerships
- Hotel guest babysitting
- Wedding day & rehearsal childcare
- On-site event childcare & kids activity rooms
- Destination wedding & corporate event care
- Discounted guest memberships & concierge support
Answers before you book
Answers from the BL!SS team
Don't see your question? Our concierge is one tap away.
Ready to experience BL!SS?
Book trusted childcare, educational programs, and family support today.
Want to join our Chicago team?
Are you an educator or childcare professional looking to supplement your income while doing what you do best?
BL!SS is a babysitting platform and network built to expand your teaching opportunities in more relaxed and comfortable environments outside the classroom. Parents request dates and we help book you for evenings, events or travel gigs in your free time.
- Build your community
- Sitters keep 100% of the hourly rate
- Flexibility to work when you want with no required jobs
- Team built on trust, compassion and support
- Unique travel opportunities for events
BL!SS in your city?
The Bliss Village is ever growing! Our mission is to support teachers and connect them with families across the country. If you feel BL!SS is needed in your community, reach out to learn how you can become a BL!SS Ambassador.
Become a BL!SS Babysitter
Get in Touch
Reach out to our team directly — we'd love to hear from you.
Create BL!SS in your city
Love what we've built in Chicago? Bring the BL!SS Babysitters experience — trusted sitters, concierge care, and hotel/event partnerships — to your community.
Tap any state to start your inquiry — Chicago, IL is BL!SS HQ 💗
Where BL!SS sitters are already booking
These cities have vetted BL!SS sitters on the ground and are actively seeking leadership ambassadors and franchise leads to grow the concierge experience locally. Tap a city to start the conversation.