Create An Afternoon School Plan
It might take a new routine or hiring help to keep after school schedules on track. Here are 4 steps...
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How to Interview a Senior Caregiver
Interview questions and steps to follow when interviewing a potential care provider to your parent or elderly relative.
How to Interview a Special Needs Caregiver
Interview questions to ask when hiring a special needs caregiver to ensure that you and your family are providing the...
How to Interview a Nanny: Phone Interviews
A guide to interviewing nanny candidates by phone, including a list of questions to ask during a phone interview with...
How to Interview a Nanny: In-Person Interview
A guide to in-person nanny interviews, including three main things to keep in mind when planning those interviews.
Bathtime for Kids 101
Bath time can be stressful for parents, babysitters and nannies. Here are a few things to keep in mind that...
Childcare Jobs: 9 Ways to Get the Salary You Want
Make sure your new childcare job provides you with both the right work experience and the salary you deserve.
A United Front on Discipline
A guide to discussing discipline with your nanny or babysitter, as well as 4 discipline strategies parents and caregivers can...
What Families Should Include on an Emergency List
As a caregiver, it is your responsibility to be prepared for emergency situations. Here’s a guide for what should be...
How to Interview a Nanny
A guide to interviewing a nanny and how to screen candidates to find the best possible fit for your family.
Child Care Choices
Are you returning to work after maternity leave? Here are the things parents should consider when choosing between day nurseries...
How to Prepare for Your Caregiver’s First Day
You've hired a new caregiver - congrats! Here are the things you'll want to review with your nanny the first...
What to Have in Your Nanny Bag
Every child carer can bring a little Mary Poppins with her, using this list of fun and helpful ideas. Here's...
8 Ways to Have a Great Relationship with Your Nanny
Here are some ways to build a strong relationship with your nanny or babysitter you use, so she feels cared...
Make the Most of Your Care.com Profile
Get 5 tips to help you increase your job search success rate by making sure your Care.com Canada profile is...
How to Promote Your Services
Promote your services and follow these tips to put your Care.com profile front and centre, so families can find you.
4 Step Guide to Searching for a Job
Are you looking for your next care job? Here's a 4 step guide to searching for a job on Care.com.
4 Step Guide to Hiring
Are you looking to hire a nanny? Use these tools to narrow down candidates you believe may be a good...
Safety FAQs
The safety precautions Care.com takes to help build a safe, reliable community online and also what you can do to...
Care.com’s Secure Messaging System
Care.com's secure messaging system helps make searching for care easier and safer. See the benefits of this feature.
Interview Tips When Hiring a Caregiver
You've narrowed down your applicant and it's time for those nanny interview questions. Here are some child care recruitment tips...