A Review and Comparison of Online Babysitter & Nanny Finder websites.

There are so many online sitter services out there, that we have designed a compact and time saving review of the three most popular online sitter services. If you are thinking of using any of these services, this guide should provide you with the most important facts about them.

Sittercity

Services : This website provides you with free access to thousands of profiles of babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, dog walkers, senior caregivers, housekeepers, and tutors. If you are looking for a sitter job, you can easily create your comprehensive sitter profile on this website and make your services visible to thousands of possible clients accessing this website. If you are looking for a sitter, this website enables you to search for whatever type of sitter that matches your requirements within your zip code area.

Special Features : This website guarantees that the posted sitter profiles have undergone a 4 step screening process in order to ensure the highest degree of accuracy and quality in terms of sitter services. You also get free access to background checks, sitter video interviews and more.

Resources : They have a babysitter blog and pet sitter blog where you can read articles, important news and tips about the sitter business.

Care.com

Services : This website provides you with access to all the types of sitter profiles you can think of: of babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, dog walkers, senior caregivers, housekeepers, tutors, special needs providers and care gig providers. You can join their network and set up your own sitter profile, or search to find the care provider you need. You get access to free background checks, pre screened profiles and recorded references for each profile you search for.

Special features : Unlike other websites, they have 2 interesting categories of sitters: special needs provider and care gig provider. A care gig provider will assist you with running various “gigs” from parties & events, shopping, moving services to general errands and even vacation services. You can also access their newest category: care exchange. This is a free type of care (babysitting, pet sitting, house care) that members of the network provide to others, in exchange for other care services received. This is a money saving service especially in today’s economy.

Resources : Each type of sitter category has various articles posted about tips and important information for sitters and clients. You can also check out Sheila’s blog (the founder and CEO of Care.com) for more tips and videos and articles on the latest industry news.

Nannies4hire

Services : This website specializes in helping you find nannies for your family. They will have profiles of all the types of nannies you need: full time, part time, summer nanny, live in or live out nanny.

If you are looking for a nanny job, this website is definitely a great resource for advertising your services. If you are looking to hire a nanny, you can join this service and you will have access to various nanny profiles and search for the one that meets your requirements.

Special features : As a registered member you can also use their nanny interview section where you can find out more about what type of questions are fit for a nanny interview. For a full legal protection and a transparent set of rules and duties for your nanny, they also offer a sample nanny contract you and your nanny can sign.

Resources : You can search through various articles posted on their website, buy “100 Tips for Nannies and Families”, the book written by the president of nannies4hire.com, or check out her blog where she posts free tips and articles about the nanny business. Whether you are a nanny or a family looking for one, you can take their two tests online to see what you know about becoming or hiring a nanny.