How it works
Start or join a Hub
Use an invite code to join your trusted Hub and start earning points.
Or create your own Hub and become a local admin in your parenting network.
1
Request & provide childcare
Want some time off? Post a request and get offers from trusted parents in your Hub.
Got some free time? Browse babysitting requests from your Hub and apply for the ones that suit your schedule.
2
Easy confirmation
When the babysitting session ends, you both confirm in the app. Village logs the start and end times, keeping everything simple and fair.
3
Your circle of support
Village App connects friends and friends of friends — helping you build a trusted Hub of reliable, like-minded parents.
Friend connection
Mutual connection
More support. Less stress.
Whether it’s a date night, a solo supermarket run, or just a quiet evening to yourself —
Village App makes it easy to get support without guilt or awkward favours.
Built on trust, not transactions
No money changes hands — just points
Feel confident knowing help is just a tap away
Watch how Village App works
More support. Less stress.
Whether it’s a date night, a solo supermarket run, or just a quiet evening to yourself —
Village App makes it easy to get support without guilt or awkward favours.
Built on trust, not transactions
No money changes hands — just points
Feel confident knowing help is just a tap away
The story behind the Village App
What Parents Are Saying
“Looking back, what stands out is how normal it felt to help each other. We weren’t hiring strangers — we were supporting people we knew. That’s what made it work.”
Sue, Original Village Member
“We didn’t set out to build anything complicated. We just wanted a fair way for families to help each other. The points kept things balanced, and the trust did the rest.”
John & Caroline, Original Village Members
“Seeing that old system turned into an app makes a lot of sense. Back then we managed it with a note book and phone calls. This just makes it easier to keep it fair.”
David, Original Village Member
FAQs
Village App is a babysitting exchange for your trusted circle.
It lets you swap babysitting with friends and neighbours using points instead of cash — making care fair, easy, and community-based.No — and that’s what makes it special.
Village App is for small, private Hubs - often around 4 - 8 families - who know each other or are connected through friends. It’s designed to feel more like a WhatsApp group than a marketplace.Earn points when you babysit. Spend them when you need help.
Points are automatically tracked and calculated based on time — with different rates depending on the time of day/night. It’s a simple, fair system that keeps everything balanced.Yes — up to a limit.
You can go down to -10 points (as a default setting), so you can still request help even if you haven’t babysat recently. The app gives you gentle nudges to earn points back.You can invite friends, neighbours, or school parents — anyone you trust.
Think of it like your extended village. You can create your own Hub or join an existing one when someone invites you with a code.Village works best when everyone follows a few simple guidelines. Having shared expectations help keep babysitting safe, and relaxed for everyone in
the Hub. Have a read of our house rules here.
Yes, it’s a give-and-take model where everyone in your Hub contributes. Not necessarily all the time, but give when you can and receive when you need. Because the system works best when everyone participates.
We’re here to support you. If you have questions or feedback, you can reach us in-app via the Help section, or by emailing hello@villageapp.nz.
