our sitters

We personally interview and select each sitter to make sure that he or she meets our standards. Our sitters must meet the following minimum qualifications:

* must be 18+ years old

* must be cpr certified

* provide reliable references

* attend A face-to-face interview

* pass criminal background check

* experience working with children

* have strong communication skills

* must be fun, flexible + love children

our story

Founder, Ann Davis, launched Summer Sitters in 2009. Originally from Maryland, Ann grew up spending her summers in Chatham, MA. During these summers, Ann was the “go to” babysitter in Chatham. When Ann’s schedule became booked, families began to look to her for babysitter referrals. It was in the summer of 2009 that Ann realized the desire and high demand for reliable, trustworthy babysitters in the Chatham area. This led to the formation of Summer Sitters. Summer Sitters has allowed Ann to connect more families with qualified babysitters in an effective way.

In 2016, Erin Barrett a former Summer Sitters babysitter, joined the management team. Erin's main focus has been to help manage and expand the Summer Sitters business in Boston, Cape Cod and the Islands. Together, Ann and Erin have grown the business from a handful of clients and sitters to a network of hundreds throughout Greater Boston, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

MEET ANn (FOUNDER & Co-oWNER)

Ann has over 20 years of childcare experience, working with children of all ages. Ever since she was a young girl, Ann has been coined "the baby whisperer." She graduated from the University of Delaware in 2009 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. During her time at UDel, Ann spent considerable time in various classrooms working with children of all ages and special needs and was honored with the Outstanding Student Teacher Award. She utilizes her experience and qualifications to select the best childcare provider for your needs based on personalities, required duties, location, and specific requests.

In addition to running Summer Sitters, Ann has worked as a travel nanny to three young girls and is a mom to three sweet girls, Lucy, Lane and Brooke. During the off-season, Ann resides with her husband in Wellesley, MA.

*Education: Severn School, Tabor Academy, University of Delaware

MEET ERIN (Co-Owner)

Erin has over 15 years of experience working as a babysitter, childcare provider, teacher, and school administrator. After graduating from Bates College in 2013 with a BA in Psychology, and a minor in Educational Studies, Erin worked as a Kindergarten and First Grade teacher at an independent school outside of Boston. From there, Erin explored school administration, working as the Assistant Director of Admissions at Charles River School in Dover. Erin has a great love for children, extensive knowledge of child development and education, and she understands the importance of quality childcare. She values providing peace of mind to families.

Erin lives in Hingham with her husband, two sons, Bo and Jack and black lab. She spends her summers in Chatham and in her free time, enjoys running, yoga, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

*Education: Loomis Chaffee School, Trinity College Dublin, Bates College