The help you need. Right at your Stoop.
Stoop is the premium way for NYC families to find local sitters, nannies and tutors — local to your neighborhood, matched to your family, and backed by daily updates. Caregivers pay no fees, ever.
Stoop is built for NYC families hiring nearby care — that local focus is what keeps every match personal.
Next step: create your account
Sign up on the web in minutes and start booking.
See Backup Care and Daily Updates in action.
The 9pm text
Backup Care is on it
1:07 PM
Your phone buzzes.
Stoop
now
Kelsey ate half her plate 🍝
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Whether you need care or provide it, Stoop makes it simple.
Post a job
Tell us about your kids, schedule, and what you need — in minutes.
Get matched
Our AI surfaces locally sourced sitters, nannies, and tutors near you.
Message & meet
Chat, call, and share daily updates — all inside Stoop.
Hire with confidence
Save favorites, swap coverage, and book the right fit.
Build your profile
Show off your experience, rates, and availability.
Browse gigs near you
See jobs in your NYC neighborhood, sorted by urgency.
Apply in one tap
Send a quick note to parents who need you.
Get hired & rated
Build a reputation with references from happy families.
The tools families and caregivers actually need.
Smart pairing based on your kids, schedule, and sitter strengths.
Sitter can't make it? Suggest a replacement the parent approves.
Private feed of meals, naps, and milestones from your sitter.
Local sitters, nannies, and tutors you can trust.
Sitters and tutors are always free. Parents pick a plan — your first week is on us.
$0 forever
No subscriptions, no fees. Keep 100% of what you earn.
Choose a plan that fits your family. Try it free for 7 days.
7 days free, no credit card required to start. Cancel anytime.
7 days free, no credit card required to start. Cancel anytime.
Every plan includes unlimited job posts, in-app messaging and daily updates. Sitter and tutor accounts are always free, and prices are subject to change.
Create your free account on the web to post jobs, message sitters, and share daily updates — no download needed.
Kate, Founder, Stoop