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
What a great resource Destination Sitters' provides, for parents like me who want the peace of mind of leaving the kids with a safe and responsible young adult, who is also so much fun that the kids are happy to go with them. It gave me a few hours to enjoy the La Costa resort in ways that I couldn't do with the kids. They said their sitter was "awesome." I felt confidence to leave them with him, and I got the rejuvenation I wanted from a few hours at the spa! I will definitely be calling you again!
Libbie was absolutely amazing with my son. He had such a great time, and I felt so comfortable leaving him with her.
Christa was amazing! Harrison loved her and I immediately felt comfortable leaving him in her care. Christa/Destination Sitters allowed us to enjoy a day in NAPA while Harrison had a great time at the park. Thanks again!
I was traveling from the East for a week-long conference. Since my children were young and we had never been separated I needed to bring them with me. Having Disneyland nearby was just a bonus. If I had to fly a sitter out with me and also pay for her room and travel there was no way to afford it. I found DS online and loved that you pre-screened all your sitters so well. It made me feel so comfortable with all the choices. Since I would be working all day, I wanted a lifeguard who would take them to the pool all day and out of the hotel room. DS made sure to send us one so that I knew the boys would be safe without me around. She fed them lunch and had them down for late afternoon naps so when I got back at five thirty they were ready for a quick dinner and still had enough energy to try the parks for a few hours. Our trip was perfect and would not have possible without your service. Thank you for helping us create memories to last a lifetime. PS: the boys still ask about our sitter and would love for her to come and visit:)
I can not even put into words how impressed I was with Destination Sitters! They were informative, professional, friendly - truly amazing. I received a bio on the sitter by email. A call from the sitter prior to coming. She showed up 5 minutes early, in uniform, with a bag of toys and a smile! When I returned she left a worksheet of everything my 14 month old and her got up to in the 4 hrs I was gone and I received a thank you card from HER! I would use them over and over again. I really haven't been this impressed with a company in a long time. Thank you, Destination Sitters, very much.
We thought Heather was very friendly, trustworthy and responsible. Our son said she she was the "best babysitter ever!"
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!
®Professional Sitting Services
