Swap Childcare Instead of Paying for it

Connect with trusted local families and bring the village back to parenting

Connecting Families. Building Villages.

Built by Parents, for Parents

What is SwapSitters?

SwapSitters is a member-exclusive network where vetted families trade childcare using our Care-Credit system instead of monetary payment

We grew up in a time when “the village” was just a neighbor away or family member down the street, but today’s busy families often find themselves without that same support. SwapSitters brings back that disappearing sense of community by connecting local families—restoring the trusted tribe we all need

Earn. Spend. Swap.

Reciprocal care is the only currency here.

Built-In Playmates 

Care feels like a playdate with SwapSitters

Care You Trust

Background checked. References verified. Families thoughtfully matched.

Care That Flexes

Built for school pickups, date nights, and everything in between.

Be a pioneer in transforming the modern parenting journey as we bring back the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our common questions and answers

Is there a cost to join SwapSitters?

Become a Founding Family for just $149/yr. Your SwapSitters membership includes:

  • 5 FREE hours of childcare swaps PER CHILD to get you started!
  • Unlimited childcare & transportation swaps
  • Enhanced background screening for added peace of mind
  • Automated Care-Credit tracking for fair & balanced swaps
  • Age-based Tribes to help you find your village
  • SwapSitters community events to connect & build lasting friendships
  • Private Facebook group & WhatsApp channel to connect & coordinate care

What can I use my SwapSitters membership for?

Our community is built to help you swap care for your most important family members! Our goal is to help you build your village and make lasting trusted connections.

Currently, members can swap for:

  • Hourly Childcare
  • Transportation to school or activities within 5 miles of the child’s home

Can I choose who I swap with?

Absolutely!

SwapSitters connects families with the most compatible matches based on lifestyle, preferences, and individual circumstances—giving you a great starting point for care swaps.

You’re always free to:
• Post swap needs in the community chat
• Swap with any family you feel comfortable with
• Decide whether a swap is a good fit for your family

If a care swap doesn’t feel right, you are never obligated to swap with that family again. SwapSitters is built on choice, comfort, and mutual respect.

Who’s behind this anyway?

SwapSitters was founded by a Lakewood mom who refused to accept that quality childcare had to be expensive, stressful, or isolating.

Like many parents, she saw that while the old-fashioned neighborhood “village” had faded, the need for it hadn’t. SwapSitters grew from a personal mission to rebuild that sense of community—creating a safer, smarter, and more connected way for families to support one another, share the load of modern parenting, and truly thrive.

How do I earn and use Care-Credits?

• Every family starts with 5 FREE hours of childcare PER CHILD to get you started
• Except for complimentary credits, Care-Credits are earned before using them
• Credits are interchangeable. (Eg: You can give rides to earn childcare or vice versa)
• Care-Credits are earned by giving childcare or rides to other familie
s
• Care-Credits are used by receiving childcare or rides from other families

• Credits are automatically calculated after a short swap form is completed

Families already swapping in your area

Member families across Lakewood and the surrounding areas

Map of SwapSitters member families across Lakewood, Applewood, Belmar, Morrison and Denver

Join SwapSitters

Find your village, build lasting friendships, and discover the freedom of swapping childcare with families you trust.

Founding Family Membership

Find your village with Sw

$149 /year

Your Swapsitters membership includes:

  • 5 FREE hours of childcare swaps PER CHILD to get started!
  • Unlimited childcare and transportation swaps
  • Enhanced background screening
  • Post care needs & connect with local families
  • Automated Care-Credit tracking for fair & balanced swaps
  • Total Control: You choose who you swap with

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