Child care options

You've hired a new caregiver - congrats! Here are the things you'll want to review with your nanny the first...

We’ve gathered together some of the more creative ideas for nanny interview questions from the mom blogosphere to help you...

Hiring a nanny can be a daunting task and yet it doesn’t have to be. To help choose the right...

Nannies are entitled to get paid time off. Here are ways employers can manage paid time off for nannies.

Don't forget these very important last 5 steps when you're hiring a babysitter. Care.com experts tell you what you need...

Trying to figure out the appropriate rate to pay your babysitter? Here are the factors you need to consider when...

Our must-read tips on hiring overnight childcare, whether you need a night nanny, newborn care specialist or baby nurse.

What happens when no one can get home until five? An after-school sitter is probably your best bet! Find after-school...

We all hate paperwork but having an official employment agreement with your nanny can protect both parties. View our sample...

Looking for the perfect babysitter to fit your family's needs? Some tips on writing a more specific job description to...

We all need a little help, and hiring a summertime nanny can greatly reduce the stress that comes with inevitable...

Caregivers are employees you trust with those most precious to you. We’ve put together a safety checklist to help in...

Are you returning to work after maternity leave? Here are the things parents should consider when choosing between day nurseries...

Interview questions to ask when hiring a special needs caregiver to ensure that you and your family are providing the...

A guide to interviewing a nanny and how to screen candidates to find the best possible fit for your family.

A guide to interviewing nanny candidates by phone, including a list of questions to ask during a phone interview with...

A guide to in-person nanny interviews, including three main things to keep in mind when planning those interviews.

Nanny-finding website or nanny agency? Learn which method of hiring a nanny fits your family.

Here's our guide of the essential information you should provide to your next live-in carer or au pair.

Are you looking to hire a nanny? Use these tools to narrow down candidates you believe may be a good...

You've narrowed down your applicant and it's time for those nanny interview questions. Here are some child care recruitment tips...

If the time is right to review your caregiver's role and responsibilities in the job, we've got some tips and...

Follow these tips on finding a caregiver that is the perfect applicant for the role.

Find out what nannies have to say: if you want to build and maintain a strong relationship with your nanny,...

Bringing childcare with you on vacation can be an ideal way to both spend time with your kids and secure...

Need a new nanny? Here are our top tips on how to find the best one for your children.

Relationships between families and nannies are often complex. Here are some tips for how to set boundaries with your nanny...

Babysitter Responsibilities: What’s Realistic? With no hard and fast blueprint, it's down to the family & sitter. Here's some things...

Here are some ways to build a strong relationship with your nanny or babysitter you use, so she feels cared...

Here’s a list of 16 tasks for hired help around the house to tackle to make your life easier.

There are naturally some things your nanny may choose to keep stum rather than rock the boat. Here are 10...

While hiring childcare can be a challenges as a divorced parent it can be complicated. We’ve provided 9 childcare hiring...

When you finally hire a housekeeper, there are certain tasks they should never do. We’ve identified 5 chores you should...

Whether it’s de-cluttering the house or starting something new here are 101 chores a housekeeper could do.