From one mother's childcare search to a community of connected families.

As a working mother preparing to return to work after the birth of her first child, our founder faced the universal pressure of securing childcare she felt truly safe and comfortable with. She wanted the warmth and intimacy of a nanny — a smaller, more intentional environment — but also craved the socialization and community that daycare could offer. A nanny share felt like the perfect middle ground.

The only problem? Finding a family to share with was a logistical nightmare. The search involved endless conversations about location, schedules, parenting philosophies, and budgets — often only to realize within the first five minutes of meeting that it simply wouldn't work out. The same questions came up over and over. The criteria were fairly standard across every conversation. Yet there was no efficient way to filter for the families who were actually a good fit before investing time in a meet-up.

The process was frustrating: repeated conversations, incessant coordination, and meet-ups that led nowhere. So she set out to build something better — a smarter, faster way to find a family that genuinely fits.

That's NestPair. A platform built specifically for families who are seeking nanny shares. Fill out your onboarding profile — collecting everything that matters in a nanny share — and instantly see match scores for other families based on your shared criteria. When you find a family that looks promising, reach out directly through NestPair's built-in messaging. No more cold meetups. No more repeating yourself. Just the right families, connected efficiently.

Try NestPair today

Post your listing, see your matches, and connect with families who are on the same search you are.