Infants, toddlers & siblings

Gentle hands for
the littlest ones.

Leaving a baby or toddler with someone new is the hardest handover there is. CareFinder sitters who care for infants have their legally required municipal notifications confirmed on top of our interview screening — and siblings are welcome in the same booking.

Find an infant & toddler sitter Registration is free. Share your children's ages in the job post and matching sitters apply.

Trusted since 2013Over 50,000 sittings for more than 6,000 families.

Every sitter interviewedOver 1,000 sitters individually screened since 2013.

Insured up to ¥500 millionSompo Japan liability insurance on every booked sitting.

Rated 4.9 / 5 by familiesSitters with roots in more than 60 countries and regions.

Care for every stage

From first months to preschool — and multiples

Tell sitters your children's ages and rhythms in the job post; sitters state the ages they accept on their profiles.

Babies & infants

Feeds, naps, tummy time and calm routines, followed exactly as you set them.

Toddlers on the move

Energy well spent — safe play at home and trips to the park.

Two or more together

One sitter for siblings in the same booking — playtime that works for both ages.

Routine, respected

Your nap schedule, your feeding plan, your rules — handed over properly and followed.

Pricing

Clear rates, agreed before you book

Each sitter's profile shows their hourly rate. Rates reflect experience and qualifications — infant specialists and nurses may charge toward the upper end.

Rates are per sitter — and per situation

Rates are set per sitter and shown on their profile — confirm before booking
For siblings, state the number of children and ages in your post and agree the rate with the sitter up front
Transportation for the sitter is covered at actual cost

Two simple plans

Free plan: ¥0 per month, with a 22% (tax incl.) fee per sitting — good for trying it out or occasional bookings.
Subscription plan: ¥3,278/month (tax incl.), with the fee reduced to 11% (tax incl.) — better value once sittings become regular.
You can switch plans anytime. The sitter's transportation costs are covered by the family at actual cost.

How it works

From sign-up to your first booking

Register for free

It takes a few minutes, and registration alone costs nothing.

Post your job

Enter dates, area, your children's ages and preferences. Sitters who match apply, and you compare profiles and reviews.

Choose a plan

After seeing who applied, pick the plan that fits how often you'll book. You can change it later.

Agree terms & book

Discuss the details and rate with your sitter — interview first if you like — then book once you both agree.

See the full step-by-step process on our How it works page →

Sitter smiling with a toddler in a stroller on an autumn walk

CareFinder sitters

Extra checks where
they matter most

Municipal notifications confirmed. For sitters caring for infants and toddlers, we confirm the notifications to local authorities required by Japanese law — on top of our own screening.
Interviewed one by one. Since 2013 our team has individually screened over 1,000 applicants, checking identity, experience and suitability.
Professional backgrounds. Many sitters are nurses, teachers or experienced parents themselves — read each profile and its reviews.
Insured, every time. Sompo Japan liability insurance up to ¥500 million covers every sitting booked through CareFinder.

What parents say

From families who booked through CareFinder

Reviews left by parents through CareFinder's review system after their sittings.

She is helping our baby girl adjust to a difficult jetlag schedule with so much kindness and care.

★★★★★— Da

She watched my two children in our hotel and allowed us to have some wonderful date nights.

★★★★★— John

She helped me pick up my 2-year-old daughter at daycare and took care of her during my work.

★★★★★— Ruka

FAQ

Infant & sibling care FAQ

From what age can a sitter care for my baby?

Sitters state the ages they accept on their profiles, and many care for infants. Share your baby's age in the job post and only suitable sitters will apply — each one with the legally required municipal notification confirmed.

Can one sitter look after two children?

Yes. Post the number of children and their ages, and sitters who are comfortable with siblings will apply. Agree the details and rate up front.

Will the sitter follow our nap and feeding routine?

Yes — that's the point of the handover. Write your routine into the job post, walk the sitter through it on the first visit, and they'll follow your plan, not theirs.

What if our plans change?

Cancellation is free until 48 hours before the sitting starts. Between 48 and 24 hours, 50% of the sitting fee applies, and within 24 hours, 100%. The same policy applies to every sitter, so there are no surprises.

How are sitters vetted?

Every applicant is interviewed individually — identity, background, experience and qualifications are checked, and only those who pass our internal screening join CareFinder. For sitters caring for infants and toddlers, we also confirm the municipal notifications required by law.

Is there insurance during sittings?

Yes. Sittings booked through CareFinder are covered by Sompo Japan liability insurance, with coverage up to ¥500 million.

Gentle hands forthe littlest ones.