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Trusted Childcare Placement Services in Louisville, KY
For over five decades, Sitters Service has been a trusted childcare placement agency serving Louisville and surrounding areas. Our mission is to connect families with qualified childcare providers through a meticulous prescreening process that includes in-depth interviews and reference verification. We specialize in matching clients with after-school sitters, full-time nannies, overnight caregivers, and specialized providers for newborns and group settings. Our team prioritizes personalized attention, ensuring lasting relationships between families and providers while maintaining rigorous safety standards through criminal background checks and certification requirements.With flexible service options including hotel childcare, pet and house sitting, and event-based group care, we accommodate diverse family needs. Our fee structure includes transparent placement fees and hourly rates, with emergency services available for last-minute requests. As a locally operated agency, we combine deep community knowledge with professional expertise to deliver reliable childcare solutions tailored to each family's unique requirements.
Services
After-school childcare
Nanny placement
Overnight care
Hotel childcare
Pet sitting
Group childcare
Newborn care
House sitting
Event childcare
Last-minute requests
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in professional childcare placement
- Our providers undergo rigorous prescreening and reference verification
- We offer personalized matching for unique childcare requirements
- We provide emergency childcare services with 24-hour notice
- Our local expertise covers Louisville and surrounding counties
Services
After-school childcare
We provide qualified childcare providers for after-school care in clients' homes. Our prescreened professionals care for up to five children with additional charges for extra children. Services include homework assistance, recreational activities, and meal preparation. All providers undergo criminal background checks and reference verification.
Nanny placement
Our permanent nanny placement service connects families with live-in or live-out childcare professionals. We facilitate salary negotiations between clients and candidates while charging a one-time placement fee with 30-day guarantee. All nannies meet strict requirements including CPR certification and driving record checks.
Newborn care
Specialized nighttime newborn care services assist new parents during evening hours. Our trained providers offer bottle feeding, diaper changes, and infant soothing techniques. Services operate on premium holiday rates and require advance booking for guaranteed availability.
Hotel childcare
We provide professional childcare services at hotels and event venues for weddings, conferences, and special occasions. Our team determines appropriate staffing ratios based on child count. Services include age-appropriate activities and safety monitoring in commercial settings.
Pet sitting
Our pet and house sitting service includes animal care, home maintenance, and security checks. Providers handle feeding, exercise, and basic cleaning tasks while maintaining household security. Services operate at fixed daily rates with mileage charges for extended locations.
Questions
What childcare services do you offer?
We provide after-school care, nanny placement, overnight childcare, hotel/event childcare, and pet/house sitting services across Louisville and surrounding counties.
How do you screen childcare providers?
Our prescreening process includes criminal background checks, reference verification, CPR/first-aid certification checks, and in-person interviews with experienced professionals.
What are your service fees?
Fees include a $75 new client enrollment fee, $25 daily placement fees, and hourly rates ranging from $15–$25 depending on service type and duration.
Do you offer emergency childcare?
Yes, we handle last-minute requests with 24-hour notice for an additional $25 fee, including same-day bookings outside regular business hours.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Louisville and surrounding areas including Jefferson, Oldham, and Bullitt Counties with providers living within commuting distance of client locations.
