Colleen

Our History

Need A Sitter, Inc. was founded in 1990, by Colleen Capstick as a premier word-of-mouth babysitting referral company. Colleen recognized a specific need in the market — a resource to help families connect with reliable babysitters. Need A Sitter was the first babysitting referral company in Memphis, Tenn., and is now expanding to other markets. It offers clients a unique user experience, allowing for customizable requests for short-term placements with high-quality sitters. Need A Sitter has built a reputation of quality through the use of proprietary, expert systems and an ever-growing network of childcare providers. For nearly three decades, Need A Sitter has thrived in the Memphis area. Now, the company is expanding by offering franchise opportunities throughout the United States. Need A Sitter is excited to share its business model with motivated women leaders looking to provide income for their family.

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Rachel Black, Operator

Rachel, who has spent most of her life living in and loving Memphis, is the operator of Need A Sitter Memphis. After graduating from Christian Brothers University and marrying her high school sweetheart, they began a 10-year adventure with the U.S. Air Force. Rachel spends her free time with her two children and her husband – who was actually a child of a long-time Need A Sitter client family –  traveling, volunteering and staying active in her church. She realizes the value of making good connections within her community, which is a great contributor to her success as a Need A Sitter operator.

“Being a mom of two little ones, Pearson and Emerson, I know the importance of needing a sitter that you can fully trust. I also know the struggle of trying to find a babysitter who is available for the certain day and time you need them. I grew up babysitting and nannying and I am excited to place wonderful sitters through Need A Sitter and continue to build relationships with Need A Sitter families.” – Rachel

 

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Need A Sitter is a word-of-mouth babysitting referral agency

We provide reliable, trustworthy and dependable babysitters for our clients. For the safety of our clients and sitters, we do not have a listed phone number. If someone told you about Need A Sitter, but you’ve misplaced our number, please make sure to reach back out to your friend. We are accepting new clients.

Need A Sitter has been a lifesaver! We moved to a new city and do not have family living nearby. I always have peace of mind that the babysitters they send are trustworthy and well trained.
Mom of 2 Girls