
We have hundreds of fully vetted sitters ready to help your family!
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Madeline, Nashville Southern Sitter
“Hi! My name is Madeline and I am 26 years old. I am originally from Houston TX. I have over 9 years of child care and nanny experience. I love kids and meeting new people! The families that I have worked for in the past have became family to me as well! My hobbies are painting, drawing, arts & crafts, volleyball, cooking, baking, writing worship music, and making resin art. In college, I studied nutrition and fell in love with it. When nannying, I love to oversee healthy meal preparation for the children. Thank you for booking me through Southern Sitters!”
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Sydney, Murfreesboro Southern Sitter
“Hello, I’m Sydney or Syd for short! I am a Junior at MTSU studying K-5 Elementary Education. I have several years of childcare experience and have worked with newborns to teenagers! I also have experience with special needs through being the Vice President of the Best Buddies chapter at my high school! I serve at my church in the nursery at least twice a month. A fun fact about me is that I serve as a campus ambassador with Southern Sitters. I love serving our Southern Sitter families! I can’t wait to meet your family!”
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Kristen, Nashville Southern Sitter
“Hi! My name is Kristen. I am 30 years old and I recently moved to Nashville in September of 2021 to help launch a church! I’m originally from Winston-Salem, NC. I graduated from High Point University with a B.A. in Religion and Human Relations. I also have a Master’s degree in Religion from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. I have more than 8 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny. I even had the wonderful experience of being a live-in nanny right after undergrad in Australia! I would love the opportunity to connect and provide childcare for your family! Thank you so much!”
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Sophia, Franklin Southern Sitter
“My name is Sophia and I am so excited to get to know you and your family. I have nannied for several families in the Spring Hill and Franklin areas and truly love working with children. In addition to this, I volunteer in my church Sunday School and nursery rooms and have worked with several families to provide childcare during their small group sessions. Working with children is a huge passion of mine and I enjoy developing relationships with the children I work with while nurturing and helping them grow! I look forward to working with you and your children.”
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Sophie, Thompsons Station Southern Sitter
“My name is Sophie and I am a Business Management student and childcare professional! I love all children and their personalities. I have over 7 years of childcare experience in a variety of childcare roles. I have served as a babysitter, summer nanny, and have been involved in the Children’s Ministry in my church. I am Infant Child and Adult CPR / AED certified and I am experienced with all ages including newborns, toddlers, teens, and tweens. I am honored to be a Southern Sitter and I can’t wait to meet your family!”
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Priscilla, Franklin Southern Sitter
“Hello, my name is Priscilla! I have 15+ years of childcare experience working in daycares, nannying, substitute teaching, and running an under-served youth program in Georgia. I have worked with children of all ages in many capacities. I am Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and AED certified and I hold a variety of childcare certifications. I love serving as a nanny and Franklin Drop In Team Member with Southern Sitters! I strive to be intentional with all the children I care for and would love to be a sitter for your family!”
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Jennifer, Spring Hill Southern Sitter
“Hello, I’m Jennifer! I am a recent graduate of Columbia State Community College. I am proud to be a full time nanny through Southern Sitters! I have over 4 years of professional childcare experience through babysitting and consistent care positions. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I also work with my church nursery every Sunday. I am Infant Child and Adult CPR / AED certified and Choking Response trained. I would love to get to know your family! Thank you for booking me with Southern Sitters.”
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Eliana, Spring Hill Southern Sitter
“Hi! My name is Eliana. I've worked with kids of all ages and truly love working with children! When babysitting, I love crafts and being active! From a young age, I've been involved in clubs and leadership organizations. I love adventure, so a fun fact about me is that I was one of the first female Eagle Scouts! I’ve also staffed many Cub Scout Camps and love bringing my experience in camp leadership to every babysitting job. I am CPR / AED certified. I have also taught theater classes for young children with Christian Youth Theatre Nashville. I am so excited to meet your family!”
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Olivia, Bowling Green Southern Sitter
“My name is Olivia and I am a 20 year old sophomore at Murray State University majoring in Human Services! I am taking all online classes. I love working with children! I have babysat since I was in 8th grade and have helped tutor and teach a fourth grade English class my senior year of high school. In addition to extensive experience with children of all ages, I have years experience with special needs kids. I have gone through CPR and First Aid training. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family. I can’t wait to get to know your family!”
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Grace, Huntsville Southern Sitter
“Hey there! My name is Grace and I am a 27 year old musician and childcare professional based in Nashville, TN! I am high energy & always looking to engage with kids on a creative level when babysitting. I have served as a nanny, church childcare provider, and event sitter with Southern Sitters! I love to incorporate music and creative play into every babysitting job. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I strive to obtain new safety training monthly and I am also fully vaccinated against COVID-19. I’m so excited to meet your family! Thank you for booking me through Southern Sitters.”

Our leadership
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Savannah Maddison, President
“I founded Southern Sitters in 2018 when I noticed an unacceptable divide in the childcare market. In the childcare booking industry, there is a major divide between apps and agencies. Before Southern Sitters, parents had to pay incredibly high placement fees to be placed with a vetted caregiver through an agency or sift through hundreds of unqualified individuals on apps that allow anyone to join as a “babysitter”. Both options were frustrating for parents that needed reliable, flexible, and safe care. Our vision for Southern Sitters has joined together the ease of a booking app with the vetting and training process of an elite agency. As a Volunteer Firefighter, EMT, and 2024 American Heart Association Woman of Impact, I personally ensure that our every policy and training is focused on the safety of your family, the highest childcare standards, and exceptional client experiences. Five years later, we are proud to serve over 10,000 families with a seamless childcare booking experience and highly vetted caregivers.”
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Sydney Anthony, Booking Director
“Hello! My name is Sydney and I am honored to serve our families as the Director of Booking. I have been working in the childcare industry for over 8 years now and have served in a variety of leadership roles for major childcare corporations! My additional experience as a Registered Nurse has shaped my passion for matching families with safe, vetted, and CPR certified Southern Sitters.
My background in leadership has equipped me to facilitate wonderful sitter family relationships through Southern Sitters. In our matching process, I strive to find the best possible fit for every family. Our customizable booking process allows you to specify the rate per hour you’d like to pay, request specific certifications, and see available caregiver options.
I can't wait to assist your family!”
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Jordan Claybrooks, Hiring and Vetting Director
“Hi! My name is Jordan Claybrooks and I am the Hiring and Vetting Director at Southern Sitters. I am an MTSU graduate and over the past decade, I have served in variety of roles in the childcare industry! I have undergone specialized training in Responding to Medical Emergencies, Water Safety, Healthy Meal Planning, Transportation Safety, Child Abuse recognition, and Administering Medication. This helps me assess each applicants understanding of essential childcare skills. We check references to confirm sitter experience and dependability. Our interview team reviews each candidate’s social media to ensure that all team members maintain a professional online presence. We hire sitters that love to engage children in activities and learning opportunities on every babysitting job. They are familiar with developmental milestones and educated on how to handle many childcare scenarios. All Southern Sitters have a clean background check and undergo extensive training. Learn more about our ongoing commitment to your family below!”
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Cassie Donegan, Chief Operations Officer
As the Chief Operations Officer with over 13 years of experience in the professional childcare industry and educational field, a commitment to nurturing and educating young minds has always been at the forefront of my professional journey. My passion for the industry was ignited early in life, as I witnessed the positive impact quality childcare can have on a child's early development. This led me to a career focused on ensuring that every child under my care experienced a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment. I firmly believe that building strong, trusting relationships with families is the cornerstone of exceptional childcare and customer service. My educational and training background includes topics such as Early Childhood Education, Child Development Psychology, Water Safety, Safe Sleep, Music Education, HR Management, Inclusivity and Equality in the Workplace, and more. My background has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to create innovative and effective policies and programs company-wide. My vision is to create an environment where every child can flourish emotionally, intellectually, and socially. I am honored to collaborate with an outstanding team of professionals to ensure the highest standards of safety, care, and education are met. I want families to know I am not just a Chief Operations Officer; I am a child advocate, a dedicated professional, and an informed resource for families seeking exceptional childcare services.
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Hannah Howell, Booking Coordinator and Client Experience Lead
“Hi! My name is Hannah and I am Southern Sitters Booking Coordinator and Client Experience Specialist. I am a Belmont Graduate and avid community servant who strives to showcase my commitment to excellence to every Southern Sitter family. Before stepping into this role, I was a certified and experienced childcare provider, nanny, church childcare coordinator, and babysitter. This passion and experience helps me to select each caregiver with great care. I take pride in the high standards of our vetting process and am honored to ensure that every Southern Sitter exceeds them! I love working with a team that desires to make a difference in the lives of every family and parent we encounter. We understand that finding great childcare can be a challenge and it is our commitment at Southern Sitters to change that by providing top quality childcare providers at the click of a button. We’ve got you covered!”