Why families choose Bluejay
Discover the sitter community already around you.
Rooted in Your Schools
See sitters who have worked with families at your child's school and in your neighborhood.
Local Families, Local Sitters
Work with sitters your neighbors already know and hire, not strangers from a marketplace.
Direct & Transparent
Message and book sitters directly. One low annual membership, no booking fees, and sitters keep 100%.
For Parents
Find sitters your neighbors already trust.
- See sitters connected to your child's school
- See who local families hire and recommend
- Message sitters directly
- One low annual membership — no booking fees
Parents join through invitation from another Bluejay family.
Currently serving San Anselmo and Fairfax families.
Join your local sitter community.
For Parents
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One membership gives your family access to the whole community.
- Book local sitters directly
- Browse sitter profiles
- Read parent recommendations
- Message sitters directly
- No booking fees
For Sitters
Keep 100% of what you earn.
- No fees or commissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Bluejay is currently invite-only for parents in San Anselmo and Fairfax. If you've received an invitation, you can join using your link.
The membership is what keeps Bluejay a private, local community rather than an open marketplace. It covers running Bluejay, and it means there are no booking fees — sitters keep 100% of what they earn.
Only approved members can view profiles and job posts.
Every sitter has a profile with a photo, how long they've been sitting and how they care for kids, and when they're available. You'll also see their rating, reviews from other parents, and how many families at your child's school have booked them.
Yes. Parents can message any sitter directly to ask questions, ask for their references, and see if it's a good fit before booking.
Yes. We love to see repeat bookings — you can request your favorite sitters when posting a job.
Sitters apply to join. We read every application and talk with each sitter ourselves before inviting them onto Bluejay.
Not yet. Bluejay is currently serving families in San Anselmo and Fairfax, with plans to expand to other towns in Marin. If you'd like your town next, add it to the interest list.
Bring Bluejay to
Your Community
Bluejay is currently serving San Anselmo and Fairfax. If you'd like Bluejay to come to your town next, join the interest list.