Small Business Highlight Beth Heyer

Beth Heyer’s struggle to find quality babysitters and the realization that she wasn’t alone sparked the creation of her business, Babysitting Connection. Her goal was to create a service that was better than anything else out there, providing high quality, easy to book care for families. That was almost five years ago. Since then Babysitting Connection has grown into a trusted source for families across Texas in need for child care services and recently expanded into Salt Lake City. **Q: Tell me about Babysitting Connection. What services do you provide?** A: Babysitting Connection offers both occasional and consistent babysitting options to meet families’ varying needs. In addition to child care, we also offer pet sitting and plant care services through our sister company, Pet Sitting Connection. **Q: When did you start the business?** A: I founded Babysitting Connection in January 2020, and we’ve been dedicated to connecting families with trustworthy sitters ever since. We have completed over 53,000 sits with 300 sitters and hundreds of members across the state. **Q: Do you vet your babysitters?** A: Absolutely! All our sitters are fully vetted prior to being allowed on our roster. This includes: - Being 18+ years old - Having their own reliable transportation - Having previous paid childcare experience - Passing a clean background and driving record check - Being CPR certified - Completing a face-to-face interview with our team - Completing orientation to understand our expectations This rigorous process ensures that families are connected with only the best, most trustworthy sitters. **Q: What's the best way for someone to contact Babysitting Connection to book a babysitter?** A: The best way to book a babysitter is through our website [BabysittingConnection.com](http://babysittingconnection.com/) . You can also reach out via our phone or email for any questions or specific requests. 512-200-4418 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) **Q: Tell me about your non-profit. How does it differ from the business?** A: BC Gives Back is our non-profit branch, dedicated to uplifting the community by offering free or discounted child care services. While our for-profit business focuses on providing exceptional care to all families, BC Gives Back goes a step further by ensuring underserved and foster families have access to quality child care. We also proudly offer childcare scholarships to help families in need, as well as educational opportunities for our team, empowering them to grow both personally and professionally. We currently have a big need for Board Members, if interested, please reach out to us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) **Q: Is there additional information about either the business or the non-profit that you would like someone to know?** A: Babysitting Connection is committed to making child care accessible and stress-free for all families. Whether you need a one-time sitter or ongoing support, we’re here to help. And through our non-profit, we’re focused on giving back to the community by providing care to those who need it most. We believe in the power of community and strive to make a positive impact in the lives of the families we serve!