Hi! My name is Dara Epstein.
I am the CEO of Smart Sitting, CHIEF member, dining analyst, and 2x Mama.
Childcare is my passion. I began what started as a side career as an Upper East Side nanny.
Those kiddos inspired me tremendously, and I eventually began working on Smart Sitting, a corporate, and private childcare staffing company.
In 2023, we won “Nanny Agency of the Year” and every day continues to be a new adventure, and a new way of supporting and connecting families and caregivers.
Smart Sitting
With roots in New York, Smart Sitting provides personalized childcare connections across the US and professional, ongoing support for … Read more
A Day on Capitol Hill: My Top Takeaways
I spent the day today meeting with lawmakers and their assistants on Capitol Hill. Here are my top takeaways … Read more
My Impossible Nanny Search
I work in the childcare space, with a company called Smart Sitting. Our job is to support families in … Read more
Smart Sitting is APNA’s 2023 Agency of the Year!
Smart Sitting has been named the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies’ (APNA) 2023 Agency of the Year, earning the … Read more