Your role in the Hub
Hubs are made of households
They're designed to be small, close-knit groups, not a crowd. The typical hub might be made up of around 4 - 8 different households.
Your Place in the Hub
Each household can have up to two users
Village App is designed around family units.
Bookings, points, and sessions apply to the household as a whole.
How It Works:
Each household has one shared points balance. Points go up as you babysit, and down as you spend them on your own babysitting needs.
Either parent (or designated caregiver) can:
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Book a babysitter
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Accept a babysitting request
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View session history and points balance
Just like other household tasks, one parent might manage bookings while the other does the babysitting, or they may alternate based on availability.
A family/household's profile will include:
Primary Caregiver: Name, email, and phone contact
Secondary Caregiver (Optional): For shared logins or notifications
Children’s Info: Names and ages for context within the Hub
This shared setup gives you flexibility while keepings things clear and easy.
House rules and best practice
To make sure everyone in your Hub is comfortable and on the same page, we recommend the following expectations:
Leave the beers at home
Strictly no alcohol while babysitting.
No strangers, thanks
Strictly no guests (unless agreed in advance)
Parents provide:
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Tea, coffee, and biscuits
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Bedtime instructions, allergy info, access to Wi-Fi/TV
Stay alert
Sitters should remain focused — they can relax, but they’re still on duty.
Fed and ready for bed
For evening sits, children should be fed and ready for bed when the sitter arrives. This helps keep the night simple and predictable for everyone.
These norms help create a culture of trust, even when not everyone knows each other well.