Become a sitter

Do work you love, on your own terms

Join a community of caring sitters and nannies. Set your own rate, choose your own hours, and connect with families who value what you do.

Apply to join

How it works

500+

Verified sitters

$22

Avg. hourly rate

4.9★

Average rating

You set your rate

$15 – $30 / hour

Why join Nestling

Care work that works for you

Flexible hours

Work when it suits you. Pick up bookings around your studies, family, or schedule.

Flexible hours

Work when it suits you. Pick up bookings around your studies, family, or schedule.

Flexible hours

Work when it suits you. Pick up bookings around your studies, family, or schedule.

Set your own rate

You decide what your time is worth. Keep more of what you earn with fair pay.

Set your own rate

You decide what your time is worth. Keep more of what you earn with fair pay.

Set your own rate

You decide what your time is worth. Keep more of what you earn with fair pay.

Families who value you

Connect with parents who appreciate great care and build lasting relationships.

Families who value you

Connect with parents who appreciate great care and build lasting relationships.

Families who value you

Connect with parents who appreciate great care and build lasting relationships.

Safe & supported

Clear expectations, secure bookings, and a support team behind you every step.

Safe & supported

Clear expectations, secure bookings, and a support team behind you every step.

Easy scheduling

Manage bookings in one place. Accept the work you want, skip what you don't.

Easy scheduling

Manage bookings in one place. Accept the work you want, skip what you don't.

Grow your profile

Earn reviews, build your reputation, and become a sought-after sitter in your area.

Grow your profile

Earn reviews, build your reputation, and become a sought-after sitter in your area.

Getting started

From application to first booking

Apply online

Fill in a short application telling us about your experience and the care you offer.

Apply online

Fill in a short application telling us about your experience and the care you offer.

Get verified

Complete a background check and verification so families know they can trust you.

Get verified

Complete a background check and verification so families know they can trust you.

Build your profile

Add your photo, skills, and availability so the right families can find you.

Build your profile

Add your photo, skills, and availability so the right families can find you.

Start caring

Receive booking enquiries from families nearby and start doing work you love.

Start caring

Receive booking enquiries from families nearby and start doing work you love.

What we look for

The makings of a great sitter

You don't need to tick every box, but the best Nestling sitters share a few things in common. Above all, we look for genuine warmth and a real love of caring for children.

18 years or older

Some childcare experience, paid or unpaid

Willing to complete a background check

Two references we can contact

Reliable, warm, and genuinely caring

From our sitters

Loved by sitters like you

"Nestling lets me do what I love around my college schedule. The families are lovely, and I always feel supported."

Emma L.

Sitter, 2 years

"Nestling lets me do what I love around my college schedule. The families are lovely, and I always feel supported."

Emma L.

Sitter, 2 years

"I've built a steady group of families who request me every week. Setting my own rate made all the difference."

Maya R.

Nanny, 5 years

"I've built a steady group of families who request me every week. Setting my own rate made all the difference."

Maya R.

Nanny, 5 years

"The verification process made me feel safe, too. Families trust me from the start, and that means everything."

Olivia T.

Sitter, 3 years

"The verification process made me feel safe, too. Families trust me from the start, and that means everything."

Olivia T.

Sitter, 3 years

Better together

Your search for the perfect sitter ends here

Join thousands of families who have found childcare they can truly trust with Nestling.

Get started today

Better together

Your search for the perfect sitter ends here

Join thousands of families who have found childcare they can truly trust with Nestling.

Get started today

Better together

Your search for the perfect sitter ends here

Join thousands of families who have found childcare they can truly trust with Nestling.

Get started today