What's a Villager?
A Villager is not a staffing agency hire. They're a neighbor who genuinely wants to help - a retired teacher who loves kids, a college student home for the summer, an experienced mom who has a gift for newborns. Community members who choose to show up for families who don't have a village of their own.
Sound familiar?
Village Acres was built for exactly these moments.
Looking for a babysitter this weekend?
Browse background-checked babysitters available in your neighborhood - not a national database, just your community.
Need a little help in the evenings while your spouse travels?
Find a reliable mother's helper who can take the 6–9pm shift so you can breathe.
Just had a baby and could use an extra set of hands?
Experienced newborn care — warm, patient Villagers who've done this before and genuinely love it.
Looking for a grandmotherly figure your kids can bond with?
Experienced women who bring warmth, patience, and wisdom your kids will remember forever.
Need backup care when school lets out early?
Flexible Villagers who know your family and can step in on short notice - no strangers, no apps.
Proudly serving Palm Beach County
Boca Raton
From Mizner Park to Boca West
Delray Beach
Atlantic Ave to Lake Ida
Boynton Beach
Renaissance Commons to Leisureville
Be part of something from the start.
We're in our first weeks. If you join now, you're not just a user - you're a founding member. We're saving our best perks for the people who believed in us first.
Founding Family
First 100 families
- Lock in founding rate forever
- "Founding Family" badge on your profile
- Priority access to new Villagers
- Direct line to our team
Founding Villager
First 20 spots
Be one of the first neighbors to join your village. Help shape how this community grows — and get a few perks along the way.
- "Founding Villager" badge on your profile — forever
- Featured placement so families find you first
- Early access to new features
- We cover your $54.99 background check — no cost to you
Founding rates are locked in for the life of your account. No surprises later.
How It Works
Finding the right Villager in your neighborhood is simple
1. Create Your Profile
Tell us about your family, your neighborhood, and what you're looking for. It only takes a few minutes.
2. Browse & Connect
Browse profiles of vetted Villagers right in Boca, Delray, and Boynton. Message your favorites to learn more.
3. Find Your Match
Arrange a meet-and-greet. When you find the right fit, you've found your village.
Why Village Acres?
Not another Care.com. Something better.
Hyper-local, not national
We only serve Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach. That means every Villager is a neighbor - someone your community already knows and trusts, not a stranger from a database of millions.
Personally vetted, not just listed
Every Villager is background-checked and manually reviewed by our team before their profile goes live. No self-serve listings. No unverified strangers.
Flat rate, no surprises
Just $5/month for families - no booking fees, no commissions taken from Villagers, no upsells. You pay them directly, and they keep every dollar.
Become a Villager
A Villager is a community member who genuinely wants to help local families - not an employee or staff, but someone who chooses to show up. Retired neighbors, college students home for the summer, or anyone with a gift for caring.
- Help families right in your neighborhood
- Help when it works for you — no obligations
- Be the village someone else never had
How we protect your family
Trust isn't a feature - it's the whole point. Here's exactly what happens before a Villager profile ever reaches you.
Checkr background check
Every caregiver must pass a Checkr Essential check before going live. It covers SSN verification, a national criminal database search, sex offender registry search (all 50 states), and global watchlist screening.
Manual profile review
Our team personally reviews every profile before it's published. We check for completeness, authenticity, and anything that doesn't feel right. No self-serve listings, no unverified strangers.
Meet before you commit
We always recommend a meet-and-greet before your first session. Message a neighbor, set up a brief in-person meeting, and trust your instincts. You're in control.