Why Experienced Planners Are Adding Professional Childcare to Their Events
As the events industry evolves, attendee expectations are shifting. Today’s guests want more than great content—they want inclusive, accessible experiences that meet real-life needs. And for many attendees, that means one thing: childcare.
Guest experience is the new ROI. Removing barriers to attendance—like the need for childcare—is no longer a luxury. It’s a strategic differentiator.
Destination Sitters delivers that solution.
We provide professional, on-site event childcare that helps planners increase attendance, extend dwell time, and boost guest satisfaction. It’s a win-win: parents stay present, kids stay safe and happy, and your event runs more smoothly.
What Event Pros Need to Know
Improved ROI for Organizers
Events that offer childcare see higher registration, longer dwell times, and increased session attendance. It’s a smart value-add that directly supports your KPIs.
Inclusivity and Accessibility
On-site childcare allows parents to attend and participate fully—especially women in leadership, international guests, and multi-day attendees. It removes a key obstacle for many professionals.
Seamless Collaboration
We work directly with planners, venues, DMCs, and vendors to handle logistics. Whether you need conference childcare, pop-up babysitting for multi-day events, or VIP family coverage, we make the process effortless.
We Handle Everything
From liability coverage to caregiver screening, we manage the entire operation. All sitters meet Destination Sitters' strict vetting standards and arrive with toys, games, and age-appropriate activities in hand.
Tailored for Your Format
We build pop-up childcare zones that reflect your event's tone and purpose—quiet corners for naps, creativity stations, STEM zones, and more. Designed with the MICE sector in mind.
Nationwide, Trusted Since 2008
With teams in over 20 U.S. cities, we’ve supported events for the NFL Pro Bowl, luxury resorts, top universities, and Fortune 500 conferences.
You Focus on the Big Picture. We’ve Got the Kids Covered
Available for:
- Event childcare services
- Conferences & conventions
- Corporate off-sites & retreats
- Trade shows & exhibitions
- Multi-generational destination events
- Association meetings & university events
- On-site babysitting for events
- MICE childcare provider
- Pop-up babysitting for multi-day events
- Family-friendly conference planning
- Group childcare for destination events
- VIP event babysitting
- Sports teams
We operate in over 20 major U.S. cities and work with top-tier venues and planners.
All caregivers are background-checked, screened, and trained to meet our high standards.
Support for one-day, multi-day, and extended childcare coverage.
Let’s Build Inclusive, Impactful Events
Professional Event Childcare Service
Interested in increasing attendance for your corporate event or tradeshow? Provide a childcare service! When parents have the option to bring their children events report higher attendance.
Destination Sitters' provides custom event babysitting services for events and budgets of all sizes. We provide fully vetted, professional, and competent babysitters experienced in babysitting children with special needs, special diets, as well as multilingual sitters. Our event babysitters provide age- appropriate toys, games, and crafts to provide a stimulating environment for all children.
We work with event planners, destination management companies, and venues to meet all childcare needs and provide a seamless transition between the parents and the babysitters. We Give Parents Peace of Mind®!
- National Football League - Pro Bowl and NFL Players’ Association
- National College Football Championship
- Conference Events – conferences, trade shows, and conventions
- Corporate Parties – holiday, celebrations, social gatherings, retreats, team building, and political events
- Military Programs – Yellow Ribbon, Wounded Warriors, family retreats, holiday balls
- Foundations – Cancer, Hemophilia, Autism, Craniofacial, Cystinosis, Physician groups, and others
- Fundraisers and Fairs
- Family reunions, 50th birthday parties, Anniversaries
Destination Sitters' Reviews
I just left this review on Yelp and thought I'd share with you: Our family went on a work/family trip to Anaheim. I spent my days with our two daughters (ages 9 & 7) while my husband was at his conference. At night, the husband and I had many events to attend. We hired Destination Sitters on a recommendation from a co-worker. We were assigned Kathy N. as our sitter and could not have received a better sitter for our girls! She has a nurturing personality, along with an education background. She kept our girls thoroughly entertained by bringing her own games to play with them, her swimsuit to hang out at the pool, and her genuine attitude of caring about children. Never once did we have a doubt the girls were well taken care of, as all they could talk about the next day was how much fun they had with Kathy. If you're traveling and need a sitter, put your mind at ease and go with Destination Sitters!
Easy access, even for last minute arrangements. Very professional, friendly, fun sitter. A model customer service; responsive, communicative. Real, humane communication not some tired, careless, just "business" attitude. Wish somebody told me about this service for my prior travels. My best wishes to whole team who make this service available. Thanks.
For me, the most important aspect of the service is that you have excellent sitters. Nadine is a recent UCSD graduate, pre-med, and she is terrific, and a very sweet girl as well--my baby boy loves her!
The convenience of finding a reliable and trustworthy sitter at the last minute.
Todd was spectacular. My boys loved him. He was fun, responsible and courteous.
ALL of your sitters have been AWESOME! I love that I can be sure that they have the experience to handle any situation- from keeping kids entertained and stimulated, to knowing what to do in case of an emergency. Thank you for letting me be able to NOT worry when I am away from our little loves!
The Best Choice For Planners
- We manage registration for the children.
- We staff for children of all needs - multiple languages, special needs, medical conditions, & food allergies.
The Best Choice For Parents
Babysitting Standards
Our Babysitting Standards
- Professional
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Background & Reference Checked
- Drug Tested
Entertainment
Sitters bring a bag of toys, games, and books for the children’s entertainment.
Background Checked
Every sitter is background checked.
Reference Checked
All sitters are interviewed and reference checked—both personal and professional.
Drug Tested
Drug testing is part of our prescreening process.
First Aid Certificate
Baby sitters we refer have all provided First Aid Certificates.
CPR Certificate
All babysitters provide CPR Certificates.
Multilingual *
We can refer sitters who care for children who speak other languages.
Special Needs *
We can also refer sitters who can care for children with special needs.
We don't sit, we play!
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