Making a difference in our community.
Cultivating forward thinkers in our work environments and our village.
“As a mom of two young kids, I want to enjoy summer. But with the lack of childcare infrastructure in the United States, it’s almost impossible.” - Raleigh, NC
making it work.
Problem: 58% of working parents say, increased flexibility in their schedules is a source of “fulfillment and relief.” However, studies show this is not a great long term solution.
Companies lose $4.4 billion each year due to employee absences or loss of productivity related to childcare issues.
Solution: PlatinumSitters making an impact on local community by partnering with local businesses for prescreened childcare solutions.
Local enterprises who have partnered with PlatinumSitters for an “on demand” or “as needed” approach to childcare have attracted and retained more workforce talent.
On demand vs. On Site. Studies show parents spend 20% or more of their income on child care. On demand allows for employers to save on facility expenditures and parents save on child care they don’t need.
Making a change
Over 5000+ working families have booked with PlatinumSitters
Creating an equitable workplace begins with local organizations like Family Forward NC and national ones such as Child care Aware of America.
More than 10% of employees wished their employers offered some sort of child care benefit.
Get child care now by utilizing subsidies from your employer to book on demand with PlatinumSitters.
Paving the way for the future.
PlatinumSitters unique prescreened, technology forward approach to child care has brought busy parents and trusted local babysitters together.
PlatinumSitters provides a local source of income to workers such as college students, who make up 45% of the platforms helpers, empty nesters looking to keep busy and ideal for anyone looking for work, on their own terms.
Over $1 million+ paid to our sitters
“These kinds of independent opportunities have been essential to our financial lives in no small part because the traditional corporate economy has never worked for us.”
PlatinumSitters workforce consists of 70% minorities and maintains our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our local communities.
Did you know?
An employer can subsidize employees’ child care, paying all or some part of approved arrangements and/or reserving slots at particular facilities for employees’ children. Employers can contribute up to $5,000 to the cost of each employee’s child care without the subsidy being added to the employee’s taxable income.