 
Editor's Pick
5 out of 5 |
PROGRAM NAME: Sittercity
DESCRIPTION: This is our TOP CHOICE for babysitting services. Since it’s launch in 2001, Sittercity has grown from 600 sitters in just the first three weeks to hundreds of thousands of sitters, and serves more than half a million users in cities all across the country. You can enter your zip code into their “Try it Now” feature for free and you’ll be surprised how many great choices you have in your local area just waiting to be your next babysitter. Caregivers are "ranked" electronically. Each time you perform a search, the caregivers who have background checks, multiple certifications, and great feedback will always appear first. Sitters can also post video interviews on their profile, which can really speed up the screening process. When you post a job, you get to tell sitters exactly what you're looking for and when. With all of these details presented upfront, you should hear from the best unique matches in terms of availability and skill sets.
To give you peace of mind after you've hired a caregiver, Sittercity offers a Video Monitoring Program, which is a simple way to observe the activities in your own home when you're not there. By using a wireless video camera that records video on a DVR as well as sending live feed to any computer or smart phone, you can make sure your family members and belongings are safe in your absence.
AGE: Care providers must be at least 17 years of age.
SCREENING: To help ensure that you pick not just a quality sitter, but the best match for your family, Sittercity’s thorough four-step screening process will walk you through the hiring process, which includes showing you how to conduct an interview, check references, review feedback and run background checks. Sittercity offers free access to background checks, and has partnered with one of the nation's leaders in background checks (LexisNexis) to provide you with a simple tool that’s easy to use and can get you a response in just seconds. |
Subscription Plans:
Annual
$7.99/month billed annually
Monthly
1st Month: $39.99
Additional Months: $9.99
Special Discount:
10% Off
with promo code SCSAVE10xsz
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Editor's Pick
4.5 out of 5 |
PROGRAM NAME: Care
DESCRIPTION: Launched in 2007, you can sign up as a family or individual on Care.com for full access to their community of high-quality, trustworthy caregivers and service providers. The “My Town” tool gives you an at-a-glance look at care providers available in any US city or town before you become a member. You can Post a job listing detailing your specific needs, or use their refined search results to find care providers who match your criteria. You can request free background checks, view photos and ratings, listen to references, and more! As a member you can view contact details for caregivers or send them messages directly through Care.com.
AGE: Care providers must be at least 17 years of age.
SCREENING: When a background check is requested through Care.com, the following information is verified: social security number, address and criminal record. If you are subscribed to Care.com as a care seeker, you can request the first background check on a care provider at no additional cost. |
Subscription Plans:
1 Month
$25 + $15 Registration Fee
3 Month
$45 + $15 Registration Fee
12 Month
$120 + $15 Registration Fee |
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Editor's Pick
4 out of 5 |
PROGRAM NAME: Babysitters4Hire
DESCRIPTION: Babysitters4hire’s database is designed to assist families in finding a quality babysitter for their specific needs and requirements and offer babysitters an enjoyable employment experience. The service was launched in 2008 and is affiliated with Nannies4hire.com.
A free preview of available babysitters is available to families through their local neighborhood mapping technology. You can enter your zip code into their “Browse our Babysitters” tool to find babysitters in your area. Once you are a registered member, you will be given immediate access to nannies through text messaging, email and phone.
AGE: Care providers must be at least 16 years of age.
SCREENING: NO pre-screening is done on the babysitters, but they highly recommend background checks. They do have an online investigation service located on the site. |
Subscription Plans:
Annual
$119 yearly
Monthly
$12/Month + $14.99 Registration Fee
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