Sit with purpose. Join a trusted community.

STRIDE is a local community of sitters, coaches, and mentors trusted by families who value consistency, care, and accountability.

If you take pride in how you show up — STRIDE was built for you.

How STRIDE Works for Sitters

Apply to Join

Share your experience, strengths, and the kind of work you're looking for.

Get Reviewed

Applications are reviewed individually to ensure alignment with STRIDE's standards and community.

Start Connecting

Once approved, families can find you and you can begin building trusted, long-term relationships.

Who STRIDE Is For

STRIDE sitters include:

  • High school upperclassmen
  • College students
  • Recent graduates

Each sitter is selected for maturity, experience, and care — not just availability.

STRIDE is not an open marketplace.
It's a community built on trust, standards, and long-term relationships.

What It Means to Be on STRIDE

Being part of STRIDE means holding yourself to a higher standard:

STRIDE isn't for everyone — and that's intentional.

Why Sitters Choose STRIDE

Keep What You Earn

STRIDE never takes a percentage of your pay. You keep 100% of what families pay you.

Built for You

Whether you're a babysitter, junior sitter, coach, tutor, manny, or helper — STRIDE supports your work without pressure.

Real Community

Connect with families who value quality care and are looking for someone they can trust long-term.

Ready when you are.

If STRIDE feels like the right fit, we'd love to learn more about you.