Become a sitter, on your own time

Otter is the kid care solution created for the people who need it as much as the people who provide it. We connect sitters with families who are in a pinch and need backup care.

Join us
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how it works

Be the extra set of hands every family needs

Sitters make so much possible. Just follow these steps and you’ll be all set to care for the kids

Sign up
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Tell us a little about yourself – who you are and when you’d like to give care. We'll have you pass a background check to help us ensure a trustworthy, reliable community of sitters.

Find & book jobs
Kid toys

We’ll match you with families and situations that fit your schedule and location. Care requests will come your way from parents that could use a hand.

Give care & get paid
Kid having breakfast

When it’s time, head over to your family's place to give care. You'll receive payment for your time and care the Friday following your bookings.

Woman checking phone

Tell us a little about yourself – who you are and when you’d like to give care. We'll have you pass a background check to help us ensure a trustworthy, reliable community of sitters.

Kid toys

We’ll match you with families and situations that fit your schedule and location. Care requests will come your way from parents that could use a hand.

Kid having breakfast

When it’s time, head over to your family's place to give care. You'll receive payment for your time and care the Friday following your bookings.

Make people's day with kind, compassionate kidcare.

Sign up
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testimonials

What our sitters are saying

Otter caregivers make more than $21/hour on average

“Otter makes nannying easy, stress-free, and fun!”

Cassy R, Sitter

“All the families I've worked with so far have really appreciated Otter and the service we are providing.”

Becca D, Sitter

"Otter has been a great way for me to make money on the side while still being incredibly manageable with my busy schedule."

Sarah O, Sitter