Sittercity

HQ
Newton
46 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What's the Company Culture Like at Sittercity?

Updated on September 05, 2026

Sittercity Employee Reviews

I’ve loved being part of a team that’s so kind, supportive, and mission-driven. It’s been great working somewhere that values flexibility, collaboration, and making a real impact for families and caregivers.

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Starry, Analytics Manager
Starry, Analytics Manager

What People Are Saying About Sittercity

  • Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Formal awards, peer shout‑outs, and structured recognition rhythms are highlighted across company materials and profiles. Many accounts describe people feeling seen for their contributions and proud of shared wins.
  • Healthy Workload & Retention: Remote‑first practices, flexible scheduling, and strong work‑life balance are repeatedly emphasized, with resources provided to do the job effectively. These practices are portrayed as supporting a sustainable pace and longer‑term engagement.
  • Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Teams are often characterized as kind, inclusive, and helpful, with small‑group connection rituals and ERGs to maintain cohesion across a distributed team. This small, mission‑driven dynamic is said to encourage learning and ownership.

Sittercity's Benefits

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers company-sponsored outings

We are passionate about supporting both virtual and in-person events (when possible).

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers wellness programs

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

We volunteer with several local organizations that align with our work; a few are Cradles to Crayons, Chicago Youth Centers, and Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC)

Implements team-based strategic planning

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Offers a remote work program

Utilizes a flexible work schedule