How do I find caregivers in my area? How do I find caregivers in my area?If you are looking for a babysitter: Login, click on "find care" and from there you can search by zip code, city, or caregiver name. You can also search by date and time and find caregivers who are available for that specific day/time. Click the "search" button and a list of caregivers will appear.
If you are looking for a nanny: Login, click on "find care", click on "find nanny" and from there you can search by zip code, city, or caregiver name. You can also search for nannies who posses a certain skill set.
How do I contact a caregiver?Click on the "Get Phone Number" button on their profile, or email them by clicking on the "Send Message" button.
Can I interview a caregiver?Yes. You can arrange that with the caregiver by contacting them via phone or e-mail.
What is a recommended caregiver?A recommended caregiver is a caregiver who lives within 10 miles of you and who has a profile complete with at least 2 positive references.
How do I write a reference for a caregiver?Go to the caregiver's profile, click on the "Reference" tab and from there you can rate their overall performance and say a few words about them. Hit "Submit" and the reference will appear on their profile.
How can I refer a caregiver to a friend?You can add a caregiver to your recommended list by going to their profile and clicking on "add caregiver." Your friends and other families in your community will be able to view them when they go to your profile.
What do I do if I am not happy with a caregiver?Write a reference for the caregiver and explain why you were not happy with them.
How do I post a job?Login and click on the "job boards" tab. Go to "post a job". From there you can post a one-time or ongoing job. Hit "submit" and the open job will appear on the job board.
Can I post a one-time only job and an ongoing job?Yes.
I want to post an ongoing job but the times/days change from week to week. What should I do?Describe the nature of the job in the description section, and just enter some generalized dates and times when you post.
How long can I leave a job posted?One-Time-Only jobs will be automatically removed once their date has passed. Ongoing jobs will remain posted until you remove them.
How do I edit a job post?Click on the "job board" tab, go my jobs, and hit "edit" on the job you want to edit. From there you can make the appropriate changes. Hit submit and the changes will appear.
How do I remove a job post?Click on the "job board" tab, go to "my jobs", and click "remove."
How do I add a family to my community? Go their profile and click on "add to network" in the Actions chiclet at top right hand corner of page.
Can I add a family to my community that I do not know?Yes. We encourage families to share reviews of caregivers, tips, quips, etc.
How do I search for other families in my area? Click on the "community" tab and search for families by zip code or city name.
Can I keep my child's information private? Yes. When you create your profile, you can choose to keep your child's information private.
Where do I access my messages?Go to your profile and click on "Messages" in the Actions chiclet in upper right hand corner of page.
How much do sitters usually charge?It really depends on experience, city, number of children, etc. Many caregivers list their rate on their profile.