Make Dependent Care Benefits Actually Work for Your Clients.

SitterSync helps employees use the childcare they already rely on while making DCFSA and employer subsidy programs easier to use and easier to support.

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Why Consultants Recommend SitterSync

A simple add-on you can recommend alongside your existing strategy.

An easy add-on, not a new category

Bundle SitterSync with your existing dependent care strategy. No new network, no new marketplace, no behavior change.

Solves the real childcare gap

Daycare is only part of the solution. Families use sitters, relatives, and camps. That is where benefits usually break.

Makes DCFSA feel usable again

Employees can document frequent small payments without chasing receipts. That expands the category, drives participation and reduces frustration.

Cleaner Admin Story

Receipts and reports are consistent and compliant. Less back and forth, fewer missing details, and fewer awkward experiences.

Fiscal Efficiency

A cost-effective way to manage rising benefit expenses while driving higher DCFSA participation and payroll tax savings.

Why personal sitters make better business sense

Discover why supporting families' trusted caregivers drives higher engagement, reduces costs, and simplifies administration compared to traditional backup care and childcare benefit solutions

Better cost efficiency versus emergency backup or agencies

No markup fees that come with agency or platform sitters No minimum hour requirements typically associated with backup care Lower administrative costs compared to verifying and managing a sitter network

Greater employee trust & satisfaction

Parents highly value the ability to use caregivers they've personally vetted and already trust Eliminates anxiety around using unfamiliar caregivers Supports long-term relationships between families and their sitters

Simpler administration

No need for complex verification systems Reduced liability compared to managing a sitter network Fewer customer service issues since families manage their own sitter relationships

Extends beyond traditional care hours

Personal sitters often provide before/after school careCan cover evenings and weekends when backup care typically isn't available More flexible for varying schedules and last-minute needs

Why personal sitters make better business sense

Discover why supporting families' trusted caregivers drives higher engagement, reduces costs, and simplifies administration compared to traditional backup care and childcare benefit solutions

An easy add-on, not a new category

Bundle SitterSync with your existing dependent care strategy. No new network, no new marketplace, no behavior change.

Solves the real childcare gap

Daycare is only part of the solution. Families use sitters, relatives, and camps. That is where benefits usually break.

Makes DCFSA feel usable again

Employees can document frequent small payments without chasing receipts. That expands the category, drives participation and reduces frustration.

Cleaner Admin Story

Receipts and reports are consistent and compliant. Less back and forth, fewer missing details, and fewer awkward experiences.

Fiscal Efficieny

A cost-effective way to manage rising benefit expenses while driving higher DCFSA participation and payroll tax savings.

SitterSync is ready to plug into your conversations today

SitterSync makes it simple for brokers to enhance their family-friendly benefit offerings. Here’s how:

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Access and provide resources

Download SitterSync’s comprehensive brochures and materials to share with your clients. These resources make it simple to introduce SitterSync as a user-friendly platform designed to maximize the value of Dependent Care FSAs and fit seamlessly into after-tax Lifestyle Spending Accounts.

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Position SitterSync as a no-cost solution for both employers and employees. Highlight its ease of use and ability to simplify childcare expense management, helping employees make the most of their DC FSA dollars.

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Explore custom solutions

Contact SitterSync to discuss tailored programs, including custom reimbursement options, subsidy programs, and corporate unlimited access subscriptions. We work with you to create innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of your clients.

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Fits Into Your Renewal Narrative

SitterSync strengthens retention by complementing the dependent care benefits employers already offer.

Aligning Today’s Benefits with Today’s Families

DCFSA + SitterSync are like peanut butter and jelly — a perfect pairing that turns dependent care into a true wellbeing and retention benefit.

Program Scalability

Easily deploy employer stipend or subsidy programs.

Fiscal Efficiency

A practical way to offset rising benefit costs by increasing DCFSA participation and payroll tax savings.

Great fit when a client says: 

"We offer dependent care but employees say it is hard to use"
"We have working parents and absenteeism is rising"
"We want to support childcare without managing providers"
"We want to offer a subsidy but need clean documentation"

Make childcare support simple to recommend.

SitterSync is the cleanest way to expand dependent care utility with minimal lift. No commitment required. See SitterSync in action.

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Advise Clients to Get the Most Out of Working Parents

SitterSync empowers benefits brokers to deliver an innovative childcare solution with a tailored, family-focused platform:

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July 17, 2025

Congress Just Bumped the DCFSA Limit to $7,500. Here’s Why That’s a Win, And Still Not Enough.

In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, Congress passed what some in the benefits world are calling “the Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping package of family-forward policies aimed at improving access to childcare, eldercare, and workplace flexibility. Buried in the bill is a quiet but important change: the annual cap on Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSAs) just got raised for the first time in decades—from $5,000 to $7,500.

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June 23, 2025

Why Date Night Might Be the Most Underrated Employee Benefit

Let’s get something straight: companies spend millions each year trying to make employees more engaged, less stressed, and more loyal. They invest in software platforms, fitness stipends, kombucha taps, unlimited PTO, and Slack channels full of puppy gifs. But what if one of the most powerful tools to improve employee well-being… didn’t live in the workplace at all? What if it started at home? What if the most underrated employee benefit wasn’t another productivity app or mental health webinar—but a babysitter and a night out? That’s right. Date night might be one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your team’s emotional health, focus, and long-term engagement. And thanks to research from Brad Wilcox and the National Marriage Project, we now have the data to prove it.

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April 22, 2025

Making Childcare Benefits Actually Beneficial: Focus on Affordability, Not Only Access

When companies think about supporting working parents, they often start with a simple question: "How can we help them find childcare?" But in reality, most parents aren’t struggling to find someone they trust. They already have a network—a babysitter they rely on, a neighbor who helps out, a grandparent who watches the kids twice a week. What they’re really struggling with is the cost of care. That’s why the next generation of employee childcare benefits must move beyond access and focus on affordability. Childcare costs have risen faster than inflation in most parts of the country. The average family now spends over $10,000 per child, per year on care. That’s more than in-state college tuition in many states. For two-working-parent households or single parents, these costs aren’t optional—they’re a non-negotiable part of working life. And yet, most "childcare benefits" programs aren’t helping families pay for care. They’re helping them find care—something most already have.

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April 17, 2025

Babysitting and the Dependent Care FSA: The Tax Benefit Families Are Missing

Did you know that paying your babysitter could be a tax-advantaged expense? For millions of working families, babysitting isn’t just a necessity—it’s a lifeline. Whether you're covering a work shift, commuting, or simply managing school closures and evening meetings, the help of a trusted sitter is invaluable. But here’s the big secret most families don’t realize: Babysitting can qualify for both Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) reimbursements and the federal Dependent Care Tax Credit (DCTC). The problem? Very few families take advantage of these tax-saving opportunities when it comes to informal babysitting arrangements. In this post, we’ll explore why babysitting is an eligible expense, why it's so underutilized for tax savings, the compliance challenges families face (especially when paying sitters under the table), and how a platform like SitterSync can help.

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April 10, 2025

How Babysitters Can Use AI to Earn More Money

Babysitting is a great way to earn money, especially if you enjoy spending time with kids. But one part of babysitting can be really tricky: asking for a better rate. How do you ask a parent for more money without sounding pushy or awkward? That’s where something cool comes in: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Yes, you read that right. AI can actually help you become a more confident babysitter, and even help you negotiate (that means talk about and agree on) higher pay. This blog will show you how. Whether you're trying to figure out the average babysitter pay, understand your local babysitter pay rate, or even use a babysitter pay calculator, AI tools can help you every step of the way.

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April 5, 2025

Help Employees Save Big with Dependent Care FSAs: Why SitterSync Is the Missing Link

Childcare is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today. As an employer, you may already offer a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) to help. But here’s the problem: many employees aren’t using it — or they’re using only a small portion of it. Why? Because they don’t know what counts, how to keep records, or how to get reimbursed. That’s where SitterSync comes in.

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Position yourself as a thought leader

By introducing SitterSync, you showcase your commitment to innovative, tax-saving family benefits. Our platform’s flexibility and focus on reducing childcare costs position your brokerage as a forward-thinking partner, ready to meet the needs of a dynamic workforce.

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Help companies boost employee loyalty and engagement

SitterSync equips employees with tools that simplify dependent care.By automating payments and generating tax-ready receipts, we reduce stress and administrative burden, creating a workplace benefit that truly supports work-life balance.

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Simplify administration for employers and employees

We eliminate the frustration of complex claims, expense tracking, and compliance with a seamless platform that is easy to use with existing processes. This ensures higher utilization rates and fewer headaches for both your clients and their employees.

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Enable better work-life balance for modern families

SitterSync provides your clients with the tools to create meaningful change. By enabling families to manage their trusted caregivers with ease, we fulfill the promise of work-life balance, giving employees the support they need to thrive professionally .

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Help companies get more out of their Dependent Care FSA offering

SitterSync enhances the value of Dependent Care FSAs by providing a tangible solution for employees to easily use their DC FSA and by simplifying expense tracking and providing employees with tax-ready documentation. By making it easier for families to utilize their DC FSA benefits, we help companies maximize employee satisfaction while ensuring compliance and reducing administrative burdens.

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Example offering in a Lifestyle Spending Account vendor program

SitterSync helps brokers position Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs) as a highly attractive benefit for companies. By including SitterSync as a childcare management solution within LSA programs, brokers can demonstrate how this flexible offering supports employees' family needs while maximizing engagement. This value-added approach makes LSAs more appealing to companies looking to .

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