Work-from-home support

Deep work for you,
happy play for them.

Working from home with children around is two jobs at once. A CareFinder sitter comes to your home and keeps your kids engaged — play, reading, snacks, park time — while you take the meeting, hit the deadline, or just think in a straight line.

Find a work-from-home sitter Registration is free. Post your weekly schedule and sitters who match apply to you.

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.

How families use it

Cover the hours that matter most

Book the blocks where childcare and work collide — a few hours or the whole day.

Meeting-proof mornings

Back-to-back calls without a small co-host appearing on camera.

Deadline afternoons

A focused sprint while the kids build, draw and play in the next room.

School holidays & closures

Full-day cover when school's out but work isn't.

A weekly rhythm

The same sitter on the same days — kids get a routine, you get reliable focus time.

Pricing

Clear rates, agreed before you book

Each sitter's profile shows their hourly rate. For recurring work-from-home days, agree the weekly pattern and price up front.

Regular WFH days work best on the subscription plan

Rates are set per sitter and shown on their profile — confirm before booking
Weekly bookings add up, so the 11% subscription fee usually beats the 22% free-plan fee
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 →

CareFinder sitter keeping a young girl engaged with writing practice at the table

CareFinder sitters

Same house, separate worlds —
how it works well

Agree the ground rules. When to interrupt (and when not to), snacks, screens, nap times — five minutes of setup makes the whole day smooth.
The sitter leads the play. Games, crafts, reading, park trips — you don't need to prepare a program; just share your child's favorites.
A familiar face helps. With a regular sitter, kids settle into 'sitter time' faster and knock on your door less.
Interviewed and insured. Every sitter individually screened; every booked sitting covered by Sompo Japan insurance up to ¥500 million.

What parents say

From families who booked through CareFinder

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

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

★★★★★— Ruka

My child absolutely loves spending time with her and looks forward to seeing her every week. She always comes home smiling and excited to share what they did together.

★★★★★— Atsuko

As our regular babysitter, she has built solid bonds with our 8-year-old daughter and our family.

★★★★★— Natsuki

FAQ

Work-from-home sitting FAQ

Can the sitter care for my child while I'm in the house?

Yes — it's one of the most common ways families use CareFinder. Agree simple ground rules up front: when interruptions are okay, how handovers work, and where 'work territory' begins.

Do I need to prepare activities?

No. Sitters lead age-appropriate play — games, crafts, reading, outdoor time. Sharing your child's current favorites in the job post helps the first day click.

Can the sitter handle lunch and nap time?

Yes. Include meal and nap routines in your job post and walk the sitter through them on day one — then reclaim your lunch break.

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.

Deep work for you,happy play for them.