Sensible Sitters

Sensible Sitters is a childcare referral agency that is changing the way that sitters & parents connect. The first true hybrid between an agency model & online functionality, Sensible Sitters provides high touch service to both parties with robust online functionality. Our vetted network of sitters allows for an unparalleled level of confidence in the most personal decision a family can make. Sensible Sitters currently serves New York City, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles & San Francisco. From the sourcing, vetting and background checking of the sitter, to the scheduling and billing, Sensible Sitters makes it easier for you to select and hire the ideal caregiver. Sitters in our network have a wide breadth of of skills, allowing you to choose caregivers with interests and backgrounds aligned with your family's ever-changing needs. Select a sitter that meets your specific needs: date night, backup needs, after-school and homework help, or continual daytime sitting. All sitters referred by Sensible Sitters are interviewed in person, fully background checked, social media reviewed & CPR-trained or certified. Our software matches families to sitters giving consideration to proximity, skill sets, experience with the children's’ ages and any special needs. Founded by Vanessa Wauchope in 2005, Sensible Sitters is the perfect resource for the multitasking family. Offering smart, reliable, engaging babysitters throughout the states, Sensible Sitters is the Nation's Premier Babysitting Service. Vanessa and her staff make the process of hiring a babysitter nearly effortless and guarantees an incomparable experience for families.