A calmer way to book care
Built for real life and real schedules.
Care that fits real days.
tend is a Canadian on-demand childcare platform built for families and sitters who value trust, structure, and clarity.
It was created to make booking care feel calmer and more reliable, especially when plans change.
Why parents choose tend
Built for short-notice care
tend is designed to support same-day and short-notice bookings without the usual back-and-forth. You can see who is genuinely available and book with confidence when plans change.
Free for parents
There are no subscription fees or platform charges for parents. You pay the sitter’s posted rate. Nothing more.
Carefully vetted sitters
Every sitter on tend completes an application, interview, and screening process before joining the platform. We accept a small number of sitters, intentionally. The goal is trust, not scale.
Transparent reviews
After each booking, parents can leave a review. Over time, this creates a clear picture of a sitter’s experience and reliability. It feels like receiving a thoughtful recommendation.
Thoughtful rewards
Bookings on tend earn points that can be used toward future care. It’s a small way of recognizing trust and continuity over time.
Built locally, growing carefully
tend is launching in the GTA and expanding with intention. We’re building a smaller, more reliable community first, and growing only when it supports quality and trust.
How tend works
Select your time, confirm your booking, and you’re done. There are no job posts and no waiting for someone to accept.
If a sitter appears as available, they are prepared to work during that time.
Step one: See who’s available
View sitters who are genuinely available for the time and location you need. Profiles show experience, rates, and reviews from other parents, all in one place.
Everything is laid out clearly, so choosing care feels straightforward.
Step two: Book with confidence
Your sitter arrives as scheduled, ready to follow your household routines and instructions. Payment and logistics are handled through the platform, so nothing is left to coordinate on the day.
You can focus on what you need to do, knowing care is in place.
Step three: Care, handled
Ready when you are
For Parents
Book care when you need it, without the back-and-forth.
For Sitters
Set your availability. Get booked with clarity.