Care that fits your family.
Whether you need a sitter for a one-time evening out, a standing weekly schedule, or an extra set of hands while you're home, The Sitter Connection makes it easy to book trusted care. Every sitter is fully vetted by our team and meets the same high standard, no matter when or how you book.
How Families Use The Sitter Connection
There's no need to choose a “type” of care up front. Once your family is approved, you can book sitters for any of the situations below — and most families use The Sitter Connection in more than one way.
For One-Time Needs
Date nights, doctor's appointments, work events, weekend plans, or the unexpected things that come up — book a sitter for a specific date and time, just for that occasion.
Whether you're planning weeks ahead or something comes up last-minute, you'll find sitters available. Booking earlier usually means more options and a lower booking fee — but you can always book as close to the date as you need. One-time bookings start at a three-hour minimum, can be made up to two months in advance, and are billed at an hourly rate based on the number of children in your care.
For a Standing Weekly Schedule
Some families need consistent, predictable support — after-school pickups, a regular date night, a recurring afternoon while a parent works, every-other-weekend bookings. Recurring care lets you build a standing schedule with the same sitter your children come to know and trust, with a four-week minimum commitment.
Children thrive on familiarity, and a sitter who knows your routine becomes part of your family's rhythm — the bedtime that actually works, the snack your toddler loves, the way your older child needs five minutes to transition out of homework mode.
For When You're Home and Need an Extra Set of Hands
You don't have to leave the house to use The Sitter Connection. Many families book a sitter to come over while they're home — for work-from-home days when meetings stack up, for caring for a younger child while an older one needs homework help.
What Every Booking Includes
No matter how you use The Sitter Connection, every booking comes with:
- ✓A fully vetted sitter — background checked, CPR & First Aid certified, personally interviewed by our team, with professional references on file
- ✓Real-time availability — sitters who appear in your search have indicated they're available for the date and time you've entered
- ✓Direct messaging — communicate with your sitter through the platform for any logistics, before or during the booking
- ✓Automatic, secure payment — your card is charged after the booking ends, no cash or Venmo required
- ✓24/7 support from our team — by email, phone, or text
Still have questions about the process? We've got answers — visit our full FAQ page.