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A new way to care
See the Sitters Co app in 15 seconds.
A quick look at the experience approved Caregivers get inside the Sitters Co app — local jobs, your own availability, bookings and payments all in one place.
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What joining Sitters Co actually means.
You're joining a modern app — not just adding your name to a database. Here's what approved Caregivers (babysitters & elder care companions) can do once their area is live.
See it in action
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Approved Caregivers can create and update their profile so families can review experience, availability, location, and care style before booking.
When a family posts a booking in your area, you can receive a push notification through the Sitters Co app.
Caregivers are not assigned to jobs. You choose which bookings to apply for based on your own availability and preferences.
Families review interested Caregivers and choose who they'd like to book.
View upcoming bookings, clock in and out of shifts, update availability, and keep track of your schedule.
Payments are handled through Stripe, so you don't collect cash after a shift. View upcoming payments and earnings in the app.
From inside the Sitters Co app
Earnings & booking summary
See how many hours you have scheduled and worked, your projected and earned income, and a clear list of upcoming bookings — all in one view.
Set your availability
Set recurring weekly availability so families can see when you're bookable, or block off single days when you're away — and we won't notify you on those days.
Manage your profile
Do everything from the app: update your profile, apply to jobs, set availability, review messages, and access caregiver resources.
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After bookings, families can review Caregivers and Caregivers can review families — creating a more transparent and respectful experience for both sides.
Our process includes digital interview questions you can complete when it suits you. Things can move quickly once your profile, references, and required steps are complete — timing depends on you.
We're starting with babysitting, but the platform may later support additional care categories such as elder companionship, pet sitting, and house sitting. Approved sitters may be able to express interest in additional categories as the network grows.
Curated, not crowded
A different kind of Caregiver network.
Most platforms give you access to a large directory. We're taking a different approach — opening each area carefully so Caregivers aren't buried in a crowd and families aren't overwhelmed with replies.
Small local waves
We open each area carefully so Caregiver supply and family demand can grow together.
More prepared sitters
Founding Caregivers complete profile steps, app onboarding, and basic platform evaluations before becoming bookable.
Better for everyone
Families aren't overwhelmed by hundreds of random replies, and Caregivers aren't buried in a crowded directory.
How it works
Three simple steps.
A clearer alternative to scattered DMs and buried Facebook posts — from application to your first local opportunity.
- 01
Apply
Tell us about your experience, availability, and which community you're in — and whether you want babysitting shifts, non-medical elder care companion shifts, or both. Takes a few minutes.
- 02
Get approved
We review your application, verify details, and help you build a polished founding Caregiver profile.
- 03
Start working locally
Once 10 Caregivers join your town, we open bookings — and local families can request you directly.
Why join
Why join as a Founding Caregiver?
Founding Sitters aren't just early — they help set the standard for what a Sitters Co network looks like in their area. By applying now, you complete profile, onboarding, and approval steps before family bookings open. When your area is ready, Founding Sitters are prioritized as bookings begin.
Join the founding group of Caregivers in your local network.
Complete your profile and onboarding before family bookings open.
Be prioritized as bookings open in your area.
Help bring better care options to your local community.
Join a more structured alternative to scattered Facebook posts and word-of-mouth messages.
Help set the standard for Caregiver quality in your area.
New from Sitters Co · Mini app
The Babysitter Backup Brain — in your pocket, mid-shift.
Tantrums, sleep battles, "what do I do right now?" moments — tap a tile, breathe, act. Age-appropriate activities, calm scripts, and tidy shift reports parents love.
A separate Sitters Co product — totally optional, but built for Caregivers like you.
Founding CaregiversSound like a fit?
Apply to join the founding Caregiver network (babysitters & elder care companions) in your area.
What your profile looks like
A profile that helps families feel informed.
Every approved Caregiver gets a clear, structured profile — including experience, availability, location, and key details families can review before they book.
Sharon D.
Founding Caregiver
- Location:
- Your community
- Age:
- 35
- Experience:
- 2+ years
What families appreciate about me:
"How organised and warm I am."
Sample profile
The founding network
Who we're looking for.
Students, part-time workers, and experienced caregivers (babysitters & elder care companions) are all welcome. We're building a small, strong founding Caregiver network — quality over quantity.
- Some childcare or elder care experience — formal or informal
- Reliable, professional, and warm with the people in your care
- Available for casual care work (babysitting and/or elder care companion shifts)
- Based in or near one of our launch communities
- Strong communication and reliable references
- Recently retired or off-shift PSW students great with seniors are equally welcome
Meet the founder
Wondering who's behind Sitters Co?
Hi, I'm Janneke, the founder of Sitters Co Canada.
I'm Canadian, a mom, and I spent the last several years running a nanny and au pair placement business in South Africa.
Now that I'm back in Canada, I'm building Sitters Co locally because I believe families need a better way to find care, and great Caregivers deserve a more professional way to be seen, booked, and paid.
I'm starting small and personally reviewing our first applications.
Come follow along on socials if you want to see the behind the scenes.
For families
Join the family waitlist.
We open each area once we have enough strong local sitters to create a good experience for families. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know when bookings are opening near you.
✨Click to See What's Coming
We're building a calmer way to find a sitter in your community. When we launch, you'll be able to browse trusted local sitters and send a single booking request that lands instantly with prescreened, available candidates nearby.
Prescreened sitters
Every sitter is interviewed and reference-checked before they're listed.
Easy bookings
One request goes out to multiple available, prescreened sitters in your area.
Local-first
We launch community by community, so the sitters you see actually live nearby.
Sample profile
Sharon D. — Founding Caregiver
Your community · Age 35 · 2+ years experience
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