River City Sitters LLC

River City Sitters LLC is a professional babysitting service based in Richmond, VA, that matches families with responsible sitters for sporadic needs, part-time, or full-time nannies, as well as hotel, wedding, business function, and church nursery sitting. The company emphasizes a personalized matching process where each family's unique vision is understood before selecting a sitter who shows up on time with a fun, safe, and engaging experience.

The business was founded in June 2002 by Susanne Vesilind, who started it after discussing with high school teachers about the difficulty of finding summer jobs. By the third year, the service was growing so fast that it hired Angie Young for billing and Michelle Bynum for scheduling, eventually evolving into a professional management team.

Sitters must have at least 2 years of childcare experience, a criminal background check, a valid driver's license, a dependable car with current auto insurance, at least a high school diploma, and be at least 18 years old. Many sitters are teachers with college degrees and training for children with special needs, ensuring a high level of professionalism.

Families pay an annual membership fee of $45, renewed each year on the original payment date. On-call placement fees are $18 per day/time, while shared sitter placement fees are $24 for one sitter or $18 per sitter if more than one is provided.

Requests made with less than 24 hours notice incur a $20 placement fee, while requests made with less than 12 hours notice incur a $22 placement fee. These fees are charged when a sitter is scheduled, even if the client cancels.

Permanent placement fees vary based on the number of days per week: $18/day for 1 day/week, $100/month for 2 days/week, $130/month for 3 days/week, $165/month for 4 days/week, and $200/month for 5 days a week. Additional days on any week other than what was paid for cost a $18 placement fee per time.

The Trustburn rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews, with a mix of 5-star, 4-star, and 3-star ratings. Recent feedback from late 2023 and 2022 highlights professionalism, reliability, and engaging activities, though some reviewers mention the booking process or communication as areas of focus.

Reviewers consistently praise the sitters for being friendly, responsible, and engaging, noting that children feel comfortable and have a great time. Many parents appreciate the straightforward booking process and the company's responsiveness to their needs.

Some reviewers mention that the booking process was simple and the company was very responsive, while others noted that the sitters followed all instructions provided. A few reviewers expressed satisfaction with the overall experience, describing it as seamless and excellent.

The company states that it does its very best to find the perfect fit for each family, spending a lot of time screening both families and sitters. This personalized approach ensures that the sitter matches the family's individual needs and vision.

The business serves Richmond, VA and surrounding areas, providing in-home babysitting, nannying, and special event sitting. It also offers services for hotel sitting, weddings, business functions, and church nurseries.

The website mentions that the business encourages parents to observe the sitter interacting with their child for a few hours when they are home. This step helps ensure the experience is safe and easy for the parents.

The company provides an online sitter request system for booking, and families can contact the business via the provided phone number or email. The website also includes a section for sitters to submit an online application if they meet the qualifications.

The business has a history of growing from a small operation started by Susanne Vesilind to a larger service with a dedicated team. The team structure includes roles for billing, scheduling, and management, reflecting its evolution over the years.

You can reach River City Sitters LLC by phone at 8043066090.