Hire synagogue child care in Lake Forest, IL
Book top child care providers for Shabbat services, Hebrew School, and more.
Extra support for your synagogue
Services
Book one-time or recurring sitters for Shabbat and weekly services.
Programs and events
Support families with child care for gatherings and special events.
Hebrew School
Find support for religious school or midweek programming.
High Holidays
Book sitters for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and other special services.
Safety is our priority
Helping synagogues and sitters build trust
Sitters complete important safety steps to join SitterTree.
- Verify their identity
- Pass an annual background check
- Complete a child care profile
Find child care with speciality badges
Use badges to easily find sitters with the skills and training your synagogue need.
Sexual Abuse Awareness Certification
Completion of online training through Ministry Safe, Sacred Spaces, Darkness to Light, or other reputable organizations.
Disability Care Experience
Experience caring for children with disabilities. Credentials include RBT, ABA, BCBA, and more.
CPR Certification
Certified by trusted organizations like the American Red Cross.
How it works
It’s free to find the child care your ministry needs.
Browse sitters
Create a free account to post a job and browse sitters near you.
View applicants
View applicant profiles and read reviews from your community.
Book and pay
Book the applicant you like best. Then, pay securely in the app.
Support made simple
Free to browse and post
Find the right fit for your needs—totally free.
Experienced sitters
Book extra hands with child care experience.
Easy, secure payments
Complete payment in-app, no payroll hassle.
Rooted in community
We’re a women-owned and operated app committed to helping parents, preschools, and religious organizations find child care when they need it most. What started as a babysitter’s club in Atlanta has grown into a trusted network across the nation. But what hasn’t changed are the neighborly values SitterTree was founded on—because we believe truly great child care is rooted in community.
Frequently asked questions
It’s totally free to search caregivers and post jobs on SitterTree. When you’re ready to book your child care provider, you’ll pay a small service fee. Or, prepay for discounted rates. Then, pay your sitter an hourly rate after each job. No contracts or commitments.
Absolutely, many synagogues on SitterTree use a combination of volunteers and paid child care to support their children’s ministry. You’ll find child care providers that act as an extension of your team—helping with snack time, activities, clean-up and more.
Yes! The best way to book consistent care is to select sitters as ‘Favorites’. Your Favorites will be notified every time you post a job so they can apply. Post jobs in advance to ensure Favorites block their calendars for you.
In most locations, sitters will apply to your job within hours. If SitterTree is new to your area, expect applicants within 1-2 weeks.
Our Support team is on-hand and ready to help. Easily reach a Support Specialist seven days a week by phone, email or text.
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