About Us
What is Sport Sitters:
Sport Sitters is a booking platform connecting Division 1 female student-athletes with families who desire on-demand childcare that emphasizes physical activity over screen time. Our athletes represent women’s basketball, beach volleyball, court volleyball, cross country, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, triathlon and more.
Mission and Philanthropy:
Sport Sitters enhances community engagement, fosters healthy child development, and bolsters women’s athletics programs by donating a portion of each booking to the Sitter’s team, all while empowering athletes to build their personal brand.
Sport Sitters Supports:
Female Student-Athletes
Being a Sport Sitter provides female student-athletes a great opportunity to earn additional income and offset record high tuition costs when not training or competing on the field, court, mat, water, sand, ice, or trail. It's a win-win situation where they can showcase their leadership skills, connect with the community, and positively impact the lives of children. Our sitters excel as champions both in the classroom and in their sport. They represent success at the highest level in many aspects of life and serve as exemplary role models for children.
Women’s Collegiate Sports
Sport Sitters is the only childcare company, platform or application that aids in the advancement of college women's athletics by giving $2 per hour of each booking directly to the Sitter’s team, empowering their sport.
Healthy Child Development
Extensive neurodevelopmental research consistently demonstrates the profound benefits of engaged, active play for children. Physical activity is shown to significantly enhance cognitive skills such as attention, working memory, decision-making speed, concentration, and focus. Our sitters are dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles, prioritizing active play over screen time or sedentary activities for every child in our care.
With Sport Sitters, our Sitters are:
Leaders
Team captains, USA National Team Representatives, Olympic Trial Athletes, and Conference Honors Recipients providing exceptional care.
Energetic
Boudless endurance to match your active children.
Physically Fit
Promote physical activity for your children’s well-bring.
Structured and Focused
Reliable, punctual, and easily maintain routine in your home.
Problem Solvers
Excel at resolving conflicts on and off the field.
Role Models
Inspire your kids to pursue their passion, stay active, and strive for excellence.
About Our Founder:
Meet Meaghan Franks: a mom to two young children with a passion for promoting active, vibrant, screen-free playtime for children, at home and with caregivers. Meaghan left her mark in Child Psychiatry while working at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD where she published in prestigious journals including the American Journal of Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, and Cerebral Cortex. She is thrilled to bring the energy of female student-athletes to all children, creating an enriching and dynamic experience for them when parents need trustworthy, reliable care.