Tell your village what you need.
An interview, a late shift, a little breathing room. Post the hours, your neighborhood, and your children’s ages so nearby caregivers can see the request.
A neighborhood-first childcare pilot
A little help.
A whole village.
Life doesn’t always fit a daycare schedule. VillageNest is building flexible, local childcare for single moms with kids ages 0–12—swap time with your neighbors or find paid care for the hours you need.
For moms who need support. For neighbors ready to give it.
Care that starts close to home.
Small shifts. Familiar faces. More room to breathe.
Our starting promises
Small by design. Thoughtful by default.
- Screening before care
- Local before large
- Clear plans, open communication
The village, in practice
Your next four hours
could look different.
We’re building around the real gaps in your day—not asking you to rearrange your life around childcare.
An example request
“Tuesday, 2–6pm.
Two kids, ages 4 and 7.
I have a job interview.”
A few hours of care. One important next step.
Find a neighbor who fits.
The pilot is designed to connect you with screened parents, students, and experienced caregivers. Share the details in messages and keep the plan in one calendar.
Give time. Get time back.
Earn time credits by caring for another family’s children, then use them when you need support. Can’t swap hours? Paid care is part of the plan, too.
A plan for the unexpected, too.
Shared calendars, in-app messages, check-ins, and suggested backup caregivers are on the roadmap. We’re prioritizing safety and reliability before expanding.
More than one way to participate
Trade time. Or pay for care.
The planned model includes time-credit exchanges and sliding-scale paid care, with a proposed 10–15% service fee on paid bookings. Hourly rates, credit rules, and any optional priority plan will be confirmed before the pilot opens for bookings.
Any plan options shown below are separate from caregiver hourly charges. Pilot terms and availability are still being finalized.
Free
For individuals getting started
$0/month
- 1 workspace
- Up to 3 team members
- Basic analytics
- Community support
Before you join
Good questions.
Honest answers.
We’re early. Here’s what we’re planning, and what isn’t promised yet.
Let’s start close to home
You weren’t meant to do it all alone.
Need a few hours of help? Have a few hours to share? Join VillageNest’s pilot community and help shape a better way to care.