Care that fits your family — not the other way around.

Takes 2–3 minutes • We'll follow up within 24 hours

✓ Personally vetted local sitters
✓ No open marketplace
✓ Real relationships, not algorithms

Serving Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Evanston, Highland Park & nearby communities.

How STRIDE Works

Share your needs

Tell us what you're looking for and what matters most.

We match you personally

No algorithms — just thoughtful recommendations.

Meet trusted sitters

Connect with vetted, local care providers.

Care begins

Start building relationships that work for your family.

Care Options on STRIDE

Babysitters

Reliable care for afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Coaches

Sports and activity coaches who build skills and confidence.

Tutors

Academic support from patient, encouraging mentors.

Pet Sitters

Loving, reliable care for pets while you're away.

STRIDE sitters include high school upperclassmen, college students, and recent graduates — selected for maturity, experience, and care.

STRIDE Guarantee

No random strangers.
Every STRIDE sitter is vetted, supported, and part of our community.

STRIDE was built locally on Chicago's North Shore — rooted in real families, real sitters, and real accountability.

Ready When You Are

Finding the right care should feel thoughtful, not rushed.
STRIDE is here when you're ready to explore trusted options for your family.