Safety isn't a feature. It's the foundation.
Every sitter on our platform has been screened, certified, and personally vetted by our team.
No shortcuts on the people who care for your children.
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Application & References.
Every applicant submits a detailed application covering their childcare experience, education, and certifications, along with three professional references — previous families, employers, or instructors.
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Background Check.
Every applicant completes a third-party background check as part of the screening process.
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CPR & First Aid Certification.
All sitters hold current Pediatric CPR & First Aid certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. We verify it at hire and re-verify before it expires. If a sitter's certification lapses, they cannot accept bookings until it's renewed.
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Interview & Vetting by Our Team.
Every sitter completes a one-on-one interview with a member of our team as part of our vetting before they're approved to join the platform.
The difference is the vetting.
| The Sitter Connection | Open Marketplaces | |
|---|---|---|
| Every sitter vetted by our team before booking | ✓ | Self-screened |
| Background check required to join | ✓ | Optional, often paid |
| CPR & First Aid certification required | ✓ | Self-reported |
| Real-time availability & confirmed bookings | ✓ | Message back-and-forth |
| A team to help if a booking falls through | ✓ | — |
We vet both sides.
- ✓Families also complete a screening call with our team before being approved — we vet both sides, not just sitters.
- ✓Our team is available 24/7 by email, phone, and text for any in-booking issue.