babysitting
Temporarily taking care of a child for a small remuneration.
babysitting — temporarily taking care of a child for a small remuneration. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 1 occupations in our catalogue, including babysitter.
Occupations that require babysitting
Showing top 1 of 1 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is babysitting?
Temporarily taking care of a child for a small remuneration.
What category of skill is babysitting?
ESCO classifies babysitting under the knowledge category, specifically in the child care and youth services subcategory.
Is babysitting an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.
Which jobs require babysitting?
In our catalogue, 1 occupations list babysitting as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include babysitter.
How transferable is babysitting between industries?
ESCO tags babysitting as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is babysitting the same as nannying?
Yes — babysitting is also known as nannying, child care taking, baby sitting, or baby-sitting. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn babysitting?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands babysitting and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.