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Stars

I have worked with Belle and Joe in multiple settings. They have a keen sense of business that will serve them well as they launch their business. I have great respect for their parenting style and standards in childcare. There is no doubt in my mind they will create a network of outstanding sitters in our area.

Julie M
Julie M
GS Volunteer & Nurse Practitioner
Stars

I have worked with Belle and Joe in multiple capacities while helping them grow and launch The Sitter Bridge Their focus and determination make me confident they will thrive in this market and bring a curated, vetted and reliable team of sitters to the Vancouver/Portland Market while providing top customer care for members.

Beth Heyer
Beth Heyer
Owner Babysitting Connection
Stars

Belle and Joe are two of the most caring, sentimental, responsible, and genuine people I’ve ever met. I can’t think of any other couple I’d trust more with my children and I’m thrilled that they are willing to share their personalities with other kids. It’s been such a pleasure for them to be a part of my life and I know there are many people who feel the same way.

Michael U
Michael U
Friend
Stars

I first met Belle while working together and was always impressed with her determination. She’s the type of person you want in your life and on your side. Since working together, we have shared so much of our parenting journeys together and she continues to be my voice of reason. When I doubt myself, I turn to her and she provides the confidence and empathy I need. I trust her whole heartedly and am confident she is a leader when it comes to matters of raising and caring for our small humans!

Heidi M
Heidi M
Colleague and Friend
Stars

I have known Belle for 20 years. She is my oldest and dearest friend, and I can truly say that I trust her as a member of my family. Her honesty, integrity, good judgment, kind heart, and experience as an LCSW working with moms makes this an ideal role for her. I am totally confident in her ability to build a staff that exceeds her expectations. Given the opportunity I would trust The Sitter Bridge with caring for my children without hesitation.

Reba Bibbs
Reba Bibbs
Friend
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Babysitters
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Vancouver and Portland

Welcome to The Sitter Bridge, a subscription-based babysitting service connecting families in the greater Vancouver & Portland areas with trusted, vetted babysitters.

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Screened by The Sitter Bridge

Every sitter on our team meets these requirements to be verified by The Sitter Bridge:

  • 18+ years old
  • Have their own reliable transportation
  • Have previous childcare experience
  • Clean background and driving record check
  • CPR Certification
  • Pass a face to face interview with our team
  • Attend an orientation explaining our expectations

Need consistent childcare for 15+ hours weekly?

Learn About Consistent Care

WE WILL MATCH YOUR FAMILY WITH THE PERFECT SITTER(S) FOR YOUR SHORT-TERM NEEDS.

Requirements to join the program include:

  • Babysitting Connection membership
  • 15+ hours of childcare needed Monday-Friday per week
  • A consistent weekly care schedule for a minimum of 6 weeks

And the best part? You can still schedule a babysitter outside of your consistent care hours if you need additional coverage.

READY TO JOIN?

Once you become a member, simply email paty@thebridgesitters.mystagingwebsite.com that you would like to join our Consistent Care program so she can send you the next steps!

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CONSISTENT CARE FAQ'S

Our matches range from 6 weeks to 3 months in duration. After your match ends, you can always discuss extending the match with your sitter. While some of our families have been matched with their sitter(s) for over a year, the average is 3 months.  
 
We do this to provide both you and your sitter(s) with flexibility. You are not locked into any long-term agreement like you are with a nanny. This means you can choose to try out a new sitter, leave the program, or continue with the same sitter if they are still available at the end of your match. 

Because you are booking with a sitter consistently and for 1+ months out, we recommend offering a higher hourly rate than you would pay to a sporadic sitter you book through our system. While you do not have to offer a higher hourly rate, you cannot offer a lower rate. You can see our rates here and then decide what your family is willing to pay.

Yes! For our Consistent Care program we allow families to virtually chat with and book test sits with a potential match. We do not allow in-person interviews, but we encourage a virtual chat with any potential matches and we require at least one trial sit with a sitter before scheduling your consistent sits. 

The matching process typically takes 4-6 weeks depending on your specific schedule, children’s ages, and location. We recommend booking any sitters you need through our system while we are working to find you someone consistent.

There is a non-refundable $75 fee to join our Consistent Care program. Once you are matched, you will received the $75 back as a credit!

You must also be on the appropriate membership level to cover all the sits you are booking with your sitter(s) each month. Just like every Babysitting Connection member, you will be paying your sitter their hourly rate directly. We recommend offering a higher hourly rate than is listed in our rates section because you are asking for a higher level of commitment. While you do not have to offer a higher hourly rate, you cannot offer a lower rate.

Featured Sitters

Estephanie

Estephanie

10+ Years of Experience

Over 100 Sits Complete

Aside from being the default family babysitter for my siblings and cousins, I have worked in various school and church events taking care of children and facilitating activities from church camps to summer camps. I am comfortable with all ages! Some of my favorite activities are going to the park, going for a walk, art projects and reading. I especially love holding and feeding infants 🙂

Cecily

Cecily

4 Years of Experience

Over 200 Sits Complete

I worked as a science camp teacher for three years and did casual babysitting on the side for two years as well. I love doing fun activities with kids such as science experiments and arts and crafts!

Briana

Briana

7 Years of Experience

Over 1k Sits Complete

I am a student at The University of Texas at Austin and have over 7 years of childcare experience working in church groups and after school care.

I love being around children and it is safe to say, they love being around me too!

I enjoy doing hands on actives and staying active. My attentiveness and loving personality make it easy for me to care for children and ensure they are having fun and are well taken care of.

Kimberly

10+ Years of Experience

BEST REVIEWS in 2022

I am a lively and energetic sitter! I think it's important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling and enriched environment. I am an enthusiastic and responsible person and look forward to meeting you and your kids!

Delilah

Delilah

7 Years of Experience

Over 300 Sits Complete

My first experience with childcare was watching younger children between the ages of 1-5 at church.

Ever since then I have enjoyed helping younger children and teaching them. I took Ready, Set, Teach for two years in high school where I worked with children of different age groups and different needs.

I am now at Texas state university, am a certified phlebotomist technician and a registered dental assistant. My favorite activities do at sits are arts and crafts, make cookies and play outside.

We are recruiting

outstanding sitters

throughout

Vancouver and Portland

Membership Pricing

Rates start at $30 a month and $22 per hour.
The Sitter Bridge operates as a monthly subscription babysitting agency.

We provide four membership levels: Evergreen, Trailblazer, Mountaineer, and Summit.

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Babysitter Feedback

We Care About Our Sitters

Katherine F.

Katherine F.

Dallas, TX

Babysitting Connection is great! They really care about their sitters and I have a lot of fun working for them. I love how easy it is to create my own schedule and find members close to me!

Kendall B.

Kendall B.

Austin, TX

I am a babysitter at babysitting connection. It is such a healthy workplace here! Management respects my school schedule, and there is plenty of flexibility.  As well, I always feel safe on my sits and even look forward to meeting families.

There have been some genuinely memorable experiences on the job exploring all of the pockets and people of Austin. I definitely recommend working here!”

Raheena A.

Raheena A.

San Antonio, TX

I absolutely love working here. I started when I was in college and then kept doing it after I graduated (part time) because it is just so fun to play with kids and get paid on my own time.

The management is also spectacular. They are always willing to hear us out and they set clear expectations on both ends to do their best to make everybody happy. I’ve been with Babysitter Connection for over a year now and I am so glad I joined in the first place.

Katherine F.

Katherine F.

Dallas, TX

Babysitting Connection is great! They really care about their sitters and I have a lot of fun working for them. I love how easy it is to create my own schedule and find members close to me!

Kendall B.

Kendall B.

Austin, TX

I am a babysitter at babysitting connection. It is such a healthy workplace here! Management respects my school schedule, and there is plenty of flexibility.  As well, I always feel safe on my sits and even look forward to meeting families.

There have been some genuinely memorable experiences on the job exploring all of the pockets and people of Austin. I definitely recommend working here!”

Raheena A.

Raheena A.

San Antonio, TX

I absolutely love working here. I started when I was in college and then kept doing it after I graduated (part time) because it is just so fun to play with kids and get paid on my own time.

The management is also spectacular. They are always willing to hear us out and they set clear expectations on both ends to do their best to make everybody happy. I’ve been with Babysitter Connection for over a year now and I am so glad I joined in the first place.

How to Schedule a Babysitter

Pick the membership tier that fits your family's needs. Choose from Evergreen, Trailblazer, Mountaineer, or Summit.

Set up your profile. Share details about your children, scheduling requirements, and preferences for sitters.

Book your first session! Choose the date and time you need childcare.

Once matched, you’ll receive a confirmation email and text & can connect with your sitter before the sit!

Our roster includes experienced babysitters throughout Vancouver and Portland. We’re certain we can match you with the perfect sitter for your family!

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We’re seeking babysitters in the Vancouver & Portland areas who love spending time with wonderful kids every day.

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Meet the Founders,
Belle and Joe

As parents of three girls we know how challenging it can be to find quality babysitters you can trust!

While living in Texas, during a time when Joe traveled extensively for work, we found a babysitting agency that connected us with trustworthy sitters and eliminated the stress of finding sitters ourselves. When we moved to the Pacific North West we wanted to bring that same peace of mind to other families and we created The Sitter Bridge to provide just that.

We know the concerns that come with finding quality childcare. We understand how important it is to have babysitters you can truly trust. We built our service to easily connect families with vetted babysitters that we would trust in our own home.

Belle Miller & Joe Goss, Co-Founders

Frequently ask questions

Our matches range from 6 weeks to 3 months in duration. After your match ends, you can always discuss extending the match with your sitter. While some of our families have been matched with their sitter(s) for over a year, the average is 3 months.  
 
We do this to provide both you and your sitter(s) with flexibility. You are not locked into any long-term agreement like you are with a nanny. This means you can choose to try out a new sitter, leave the program, or continue with the same sitter if they are still available at the end of your match. 

Because you are booking with a sitter consistently and for 1+ months out, we recommend offering a higher hourly rate than you would pay to a sporadic sitter you book through our system. While you do not have to offer a higher hourly rate, you cannot offer a lower rate. You can see our rates here and then decide what your family is willing to pay.

Because you are booking with a sitter consistently and for 1+ months out, we recommend offering a higher hourly rate than you would pay to a sporadic sitter you book through our system. While you do not have to offer a higher hourly rate, you cannot offer a lower rate. You can see our rates here and then decide what your family is willing to pay. 

Yes! For our Consistent Care program we allow families to virtually chat with and book test sits with a potential match. We do not allow in-person interviews, but we encourage a virtual chat with any potential matches and we require at least one trial sit with a sitter before scheduling your consistent sits. 

Get Started with The Sitter Bridge

Join Now