Advice for Babysitters and Nannies
Find babysitting FAQs, tips for landing the perfect job and important things to know before your first day.
You've got questions and we've got answers. Whether you've found the perfect family already or are just getting started on your search, this is your guide to everything you'll need to...
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The most frustrating part of the job search is applying for a position you're perfect for, waiting anxiously for a response and then getting nothing but silence in return. Care.com is a great resource...
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Time for a new job? We can help. So, you want to get hired? We have good news for you: tons of families need your help, and they're posting new jobs on Care.com every day! Make sure you get noticed—check...
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How to Find Babysitter and Nanny Jobs
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Monday, May 14, 2012
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Seasonal jobs, school breaks and the ever-present need for some extra cash make summer a great time in which to explore job opportunities while getting experience doing something you really love. There...
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Friday, Jul 20, 2012
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304 Comments
The most frustrating part of the job search is applying for a position you're perfect for, waiting anxiously for a response and then getting nothing but silence in return. Care.com is a great resource...
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Friday, Aug 10, 2012
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26 Comments
As a basic provider, you know there are plenty of tools available to personalize your Care.com experience. You can tell us your schedule and when you're available for work. You can add references...
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Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013
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31 Comments
Summer jobs come in all shapes and sizes -- and it's easy to find one that fits your lifestyle. When New York City-based Meg Hagar thinks back on all her summer jobs, she loved working at the New...
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Monday, Dec 03, 2012
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Between the hours you spend searching and applying for open positions, finding a new job is exhausting. The trickiest part about the whole process is the competition. How do you stand apart from the rest...
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Wednesday, Jan 09, 2013
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52 Comments
Job searching is hard. Sometimes you find a great job immediately and sometimes it can take a while. Plus, you're busy and it can be difficult to devote all of your time to a job search. At Care.com,...
Monday, Dec 03, 2012
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Time for a new job? We can help. So, you want to get hired? We have good news for you: tons of families need your help, and they're posting new jobs on Care.com every day! Make sure you get noticed—check...
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Thursday, Jan 05, 2012
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Finding the perfect sitter for a family is just as hard is finding a dream family to sit for. So where do you find this dream family? Monica Carolan, Member Care Representative for Care.com, offers her...
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Monday, Dec 17, 2012
The holidays are here! And while the Norman Rockwell idea of Christmas is very nice, homes are often more about chaos than cheer. There are presents to wrap, social functions to attend, lists to double...
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Monday, Jun 17, 2013
When you're searching for a new job on Care.com, it's important to have a detailed and accurate profile. But what's one of the most important parts of the page? The reviews! Reviews appear...
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Thursday, Jan 03, 2013
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For students, the breaks between school semesters can be a period for relaxing and refocusing. But many people also use it as a time to earn extra cash. Whether you're searching for a summer vacation...
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Thursday, Jan 05, 2012
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9 Comments
Throwing yourself into the job market can be overwhelming. Finding a caregiving job that ultimately suits you takes even more dedication on top of it. Care.com has many tools and resources to assist you...
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Monday, Jun 17, 2013
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Ever noticed a feature on the left side of your "My Care.com" page called "My Connections"? If you haven't tried it out yet, it's a valuable tool for finding a job. What...
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Friday, Jul 20, 2012
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Whether your picture was rejected from Care.com or families aren't responding to your job applications, it might be due to a bad picture. Didn't bother to upload a photo? It's likely families...
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Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012
Looking for a job used to be a lot easier. You would type up a resume on a typewriter (thank God for technology!), drop it off at the post office and visit the office for an interview. Everything was...
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Thursday, Jan 05, 2012
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Your profile is up and now you're waiting for some action. When you're looking for a child care job online, your profile is your first chance to make an impression -- now make it count. If you're...
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Friday, Nov 30, 2012
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Searching for a new job is a job in and of itself. And when using an online job platform like Care.com, it's crucial to be ready for businesses and families to contact you anytime. The new year is...
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Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012
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At Care.com we know that the process of finding the perfect nanny or nanny job can be a little overwhelming, so we want to make it as simple for you as possible. As more and more people turn to our site...
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Friday, Nov 30, 2012
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When Eric Gabrielson, of Trenton, N.J., and his wife were looking for a nanny online, they often knew at first glance if one had potential. They instantly disqualified one profile filled with misspelled...
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Monday, Jun 17, 2013
A Care.com job alert is a message our caregivers receive, letting them know about brand new job opportunities. When families post openings onto Care.com, you'll be notified of the new opportunity...
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Thursday, Jun 13, 2013
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When you're looking for a new job, you need to put your best foot forward at all times. From replying to a job posting to interviewing with a family to accepting an offer, you want to show you're...
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Monday, Jun 17, 2013
Have you been looking for a job on Care.com and noticing that some of the openings sound a little similar or generic? Don't worry, it's not spam! Care.com has a Job Wizard to help families quickly...
Resume Advice
Friday, Jun 22, 2012
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Use this format to help you form your babysitting resume. Add your previous work-experiences, your skills, and your education. You can also print out this sample babysitter resume to use as a reference....
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Friday, Jun 22, 2012
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Applying to any job can be overwhelming. And what to include on a resume can seem like a daunting task. But creating a babysitter resume isn't as hard as it seems. Get started with this Sample Babysitting...
Interview Tips
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Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013
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It can take some work to find a nanny job that meets your qualifications. But once a family is interested in you and you start the interview process, it's important to make a good impression when...
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Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013
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Whether you are trying to find a nanny job or are just starting your career as a housekeeper, you'll likely need to go on interviews. Putting your best foot forward before, during and after the interview...
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009
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Whether you're a professional child care provider or a teenage babysitter, parents will have a lot of questions for you. And you should have a lot of questions for them.
Salary Negotiations
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Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013
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Working as a nanny or other type of caregiver can be unpredictable. The parents both work late one night and then they also need you on that weekend. In a blink, you have a 55-hour work week under your...
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Monday, Sep 17, 2012
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The call came the other day. The family you loved interviewing with and playing with their kids has asked you to be their nanny. The pay is what you wanted. But wait, are they planning to pay you professionally...
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Monday, Jan 09, 2012
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You've decided to look for a nanny job, now you've got to make sure it pays the bills. Before you look for a position, Care.com's child care expert Carolyn Stolov suggests figuring out the...
Thursday, Mar 12, 2009
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Even if you're the best child care provider out there, you won't attract clients if your rates are too high. (Or too low, for that matter: Parents might assume you're under-priced because you're under-qualified.)
Training and Safety
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Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013
Why do you need nanny training? The 2013 Nanny of the Year, Joanne Barrow, says that the courses she took "immediately doubled my salary and opened up a lot of doors." Whether you're just...
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Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013
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Do you ever wish for a Mary Poppins-esque magic bag of tricks? Even on the toughest day, your job as a nanny means you are expected to keep both kids and parents happy and your own life running smoothly....
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Monday, Apr 01, 2013
Hiring a nanny or babysitter to watch your children is a nerve-wracking process for parents. You know you need to go to work or have a date night, but you want to make sure your kids are safe and that...
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Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013
Caring for young children is not easy. When the parents leave, that babysitter is responsible for keeping the kids safe, fed and entertained. While babysitters aren't legally obliged to have any...
Friday, Apr 03, 2009
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48 Comments
You know that honesty is the best policy, but do you really need to tell prospective employers about those unpaid parking tickets from college?
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Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013
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It's not fun to think about emergencies. But as much as you hope they'll never happen, you do have to be prepared. CPR and first aid are things that everyone -- especially people who care for...
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Do you have a child care safety plan? Have the families you work for given you emergency contacts? This re-useable, just-in-case checklist for babysitters and nannies will help you keep track of emergency contacts, procedures, and health concerns for all the children you care for.
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Monday, Jan 09, 2012
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In a perfect world your child care job would be absent of emergencies and stress. While we can't predict when they're going to happen, there is some preparation babysitters can be equipped with...
Tips for Being a Great Nanny or Babysitter
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Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013
It's not easy being a nanny or babysitter, caring for kids every day. It's a good thing you have so many great role models to turn to -- and you can find them on TV and in movies and books. ...
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Monday, Sep 17, 2012
Mary Poppins...Supernanny...Nanny McPhee...you have a lot to live up to. You love the kids you watch, but between entertaining, chauffeuring and feeding them, you're exhausted. And we don't blame...
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Sunday, Jul 15, 2012
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Caitlin Fitzgordon, a mom of two in Brooklyn, N.Y., knew something needed to change when she found her temper toward the kids going from 0 to 60 in mere seconds. "If the kids didn't put their...
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Friday, Nov 30, 2012
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What separates the great sitters from the not-so-good ones? First, let's state the obvious: Babysitters and nannies must love kids. But there's so much more parents have to consider when deciding...
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Sunday, Jul 15, 2012
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You've got questions and we've got answers. Whether you've found the perfect family already or are just getting started on your search, this is your guide to everything you'll need to...
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Sunday, Mar 22, 2009
Getting a child to do his chores is just as important as getting him dressed in the morning or in bed at night ..
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Friday, Nov 04, 2011
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When hired to be a nanny, you want to be prepared. Sure you've got lots of creative games in your head and crafts in your bag, but nannies also need essential emergency procedures, contacts and yes,...
Sunday, Jul 15, 2012
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All moms and nannies know that one thing is for sure: kids can be difficult. But, the littlest tricks (okay, call them manipulation tactics) can get our favorite wee ones to do just about anything. Here...
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Friday, May 03, 2013
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School is out for the summer and your charges have lots of energy and time. What's a nanny to do? Band together to form a "nanny camp." A nanny camp is a group activity that is becoming...
Teen Babysitting Advice
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Monday, Apr 01, 2013
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Celebrities can teach you about more than just makeup, fashion and how to perform on stage. Before they were famous singers, actors and reality stars, lots of them started off as babysitters. And some...
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Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013
Want to make a little extra cash for fun nights out? If you're creative and love kids, babysitting is perfect for you. It can be demanding, but if you're committed and mature enough to care for...
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Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013
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Babysitting is one of the most common jobs for teenagers for many reasons: it's fun, pays well and gives teens a sense of accomplishment. But while your teen may be excited about starting a first...
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Monday, Mar 25, 2013
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Allowance not cutting it anymore? Are your parents after you to learn about responsibility and get a job? Babysitting could be the answer. Babysitting is a great job -- especially for teenagers. You...
Communication between Sitters and Families
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Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012
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Just because you can't spend every minute with your children doesn't make you a bad parent. But all moms and dads like to keep in touch with their children's nanny throughout the day or come...
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Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008
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Looking for a way to tell your child care clients what you did while they were out? Use the Child Care Checklist to tell them about all the fun activities you did with their kids! You can also record any...
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Friday, Jul 13, 2012
Knowing someone who is a high-pressure parent can be super stressful. Especially if you see his or her child having trouble living up to the demand. Should you step in? The experts from our story "5...
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Monday, Jan 09, 2012
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It can be scary and sometimes downright intimidating to approach your employer about problems on the job (after all, they write your paycheck). In this tough economic climate you want to make a good impression,...
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Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013
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25 Comments
Whether you just hired a nanny or feel yours is part of your family, you may not know that some of the things you say are hurting your nanny's feelings and thus your relationship. We recently posted...
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