An invite-only childcare community built on trust and shared values.

Personally vetted families and personally vetted nannies—warm, grounded care that feels like family.

No marketplace dynamics. Just careful introductions within a private community in Santa Barbara + Montecito.

Request access Member referral

Join by referral. If you don’t have one yet, leave your info—we’ll reach out only if/when there’s an opening locally.

Values-First Matching

We match on what matters: parenting philosophy, compensation practices, and mutual respect.

Equally Vetted

Families and nannies both go through the same invite + personal vetting process. No exceptions.

Nature-Oriented Care

We prioritize outdoor play, nature connection, and screen-free childhoods.

Respect + Fair Pay

We require fair pay, professional respect, and clear expectations.

For Families

Find a nanny who truly shares your values

Stop scrolling through marketplace noise. Join a community that's already done the hard work of finding people who believe what you believe.

I'm interested
For Nannies

Work with families who respect your craft

Every family in this community has been personally vetted for fair pay, professional respect, and treating childcare as the skilled profession it is.

I'm interested

Built on trust, not algorithms

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Invitation first

Access starts with a referral from someone already in the community. No open sign-ups—this keeps the circle tight and trusted.

02

We vet personally

Every family and every nanny is reviewed by a real person. We ask real questions about values, philosophy, and what kind of relationship you want to build.

03

Curated introductions

No swiping, no bidding. We introduce families and nannies who share genuine values and create space for real conversations.

Growing only as fast as trust allows

Kindred Collective isn't a marketplace. It's a curated community that starts with one neighborhood and grows only when the foundation is solid.

The best nannies want in because they know every family here will treat them like the professionals they are. And families trust that every nanny has been personally chosen for their heart, not just their hours.

"A world where childcare stops feeling like a transaction and starts feeling like it should: a relationship built on shared values between people who genuinely care."
— The Kindred Collective founding vision