How to update your CV for back-to-school season
Discover how to enhance your profile with new skills and abilities just in time for back-to-school hiring season.
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Free nursery hours: Everything you need to know
Based on the new rules, who is and who isn’t eligible for free nursery hours and how can you make...
Safety FAQs
Frequently asked questions around the safety measures Care.com takes to help maintain a safe online community.
19 babysitting interview questions and answers to help you land the job
Here are the most common babysitting job interview questions and some expert tips for answering them.
Babysitting tips: How to start conversations with kids
Sometimes it’s hard to talk to kids! But there are some tricks to getting a conversation going with them. Here...
8 babysitting tips I learned the hard way (so you don’t have to)
Sometimes situations come up that you never would think to prepare for. Here are some babysitting tips.
What is the difference between a childminder and a nanny?
Part-time nanny, live-in nanny, childminder. There are endless caregiver names posted all over care websites. Here's a look at how...
10 tips for getting kids to pay attention
According to a study conducted by Meghan McClelland, an associate professor at Oregon State University, preschool children who were rated high...
How to present yourself in your Care.com profile
Ease your job search by making the most out of your profile on Care.com.
Every nanny needs a contract—here’s what should be in yours
Learn why you need a nanny contract for every job, as well as what it should include and where to...
How to become a home care provider: training, pay, and job prospects
Learn how to train as a home care provider and what it’s like to work in this fast-growing field.
Setting nanny rates: How much to charge for your services
Here’s how to figure out a fair nanny pay rate for the job at hand.
A nanny’s guide to pay and taxes
Here is what every nanny needs to know about taxes and getting paid.
A childminder’s guide to tax
Being a childminder is great! You get to be your own boss. That means freedom to work when you choose,...
The right way to test out a new babysitter
So, you’ve found a sitter who looks great on paper and aced your interview questions. Now the big question: How...
What’s the going rate for babysitting?
Here’s what you need to know to determine a babysitting rate per hour that works for you and the family.
5 benefits of bringing your own child to a nanny or babysitting job
This childcare arrangement can benefit you, both as a parent and professional nanny or as a babysitter, and offer several...
Nanny bag: 11 must-haves to take on every job
When hired to be a childcarer, you want to be prepared. While you've got lots of creative games in your...
12 things you should never do while babysitting
To make sure you get hired—and keep getting work—here are 12 things you should never, ever do while babysitting.
Nanny job interview questions, answers and tips to help get you hired
Interviews are an opportunity to not only highlight how well you fit a particular job description but also to find...
How to successfully negotiate a higher pay rate for a nanny job
Knowing what you are worth, preparing in advance and thoughtfully approaching negotiation can reduce negative perceptions and fears and make...
Care providers: financial planning and strategies for saving
When you spend your days caring for others, it can be particularly hard to care for yourself. One of the...
How to become a babysitter and land your first job
Like with any job, it can be intimidating to get started with little or no experience, but everyone has to...
Caregivers: ask yourself these questions to know if a family is right for you
When looking for a job, don't forget to make sure the family is a good fit for you, too. Here...
Eight amazing icebreaker activities to help kids warm up to a new nanny or sitter
Here are eight fun, simple icebreaker activities for nannies and babysitters that will help kick-start a great relationship with the...
The 6 most common ways kids get injured—and how to prevent them
Getting hurt is part of being a kid. The good news is you can prevent many serious injuries. These are...
How to advertise yourself as a nanny, childminder or professional caregiver
From building a social media presence online to creating a standout job profile, here’s what you need to know to...
Six interview questions every nanny and childminder should prepare to answer
Preparation is key when it comes to acing a nanny interview, but it also helps to be ready to answer...
First day on the job as a nanny? Follow these 8 tips to ensure a smooth start
Here are seven ways to make sure you have a great Day One — and start to a successful working...
How to build a powerful peer network of professional nannies or childminders
One of the best investments you can make in yourself as a professional nanny is to build your network. Here’s...
6 tips for talking to babysitters about safety
Talking to your sitter about safety can help mitigate the chances of an accident. Here’s what the experts recommend discussing.
11 things every first-time babysitter needs to know
Make sure you’ve learned these important babysitter basics before your first solo gig.
12 babysitting kit essentials to pack for every gig
The key to assembling a great babysitting kit is having items that will help you safely care for the children,...
25 fun babysitting games to play on the job
Looking for new things to do while babysitting? Come prepared to play these fun, age-appropriate games and activities with kids.
Expert Advice: Nanny Contract and Payslips
As the employer you must provide your nanny with a payslip every time she is paid. This is what you...
10 nanny training courses and certifications that will boost your career
There are so many nanny training courses to help you boost your CV and nanny skills. Find out here which...
Common job scams caregivers need to know about and how to protect yourself
If you’re a nanny, babysitter, senior caregiver, pet sitter or house cleaner looking for potential gigs online, here’s how to...
8 babysitting activities so fun the kids won’t miss their parents
Whether you’re an old hand at looking after children, or just starting out in the enjoyable, rewarding world of childcare...
Here’s when babysitters need to get a contract and what to include
If you sit for a family on a regular basis, drafting a contract can help you and your employer.
FAQ on Live-in Nannies
As a follow-up to our article on live-in carers, Nannytax have kindly provided us with some more FAQ’s for UK.care.com...