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5 Popular Child Care Options for Summer

Trying to figure out your child care options for summer? Maybe you’re wondering how to plan child care around a summer trip or weekly camps. Let’s review the pros and

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Tips for Lining Up College Students for Summer Childcare

In a few short weeks or days, school will be out for the summer and you likely have different summer childcare needs than you have now. You may need full-time

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After School Babysitter Guide for Parents

School lets out at 3:00 pm. Your workday doesn’t. For many families, the hours between school pickup and dinner are the hardest part of the week to cover. That’s where

7 Reasons to Book a Babysitter This Spring

Why is spring is a great time to book a babysitter? Read on to find out: 1. Spring cleaning. Think of all you could accomplish without your usual distractions. Not

What should I look for in a babysitter?

Finding and hiring the right babysitter can be unnerving for parents. While we’d all like to leave our kids in the kind and capable hands of Mary Poppins, the reality

7 Tips For Hiring An After School Nanny

Hiring an after school nanny is a big decision, and it usually lands in the busiest part of your year. A clear process makes it easier and gets you a

5 Tips for Finding a Babysitter for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is still a few weeks away, but if you hope to land a babysitter so you can celebrate without kids in tow, you’ll need to get a head

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Before and After School Child Care: 6 Practical Solutions

The new school year is around the corner which means it’s time to nail down your before and after school child care. From morning drop-offs to shuttling kids to after

Back-to-School Child Care Guide for Parents

A planning guide for the school year: when to start your child care search, how to compare options, and how to prep pickup, homework, and activities.

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Introducing Daycares & Preschools—Now on UrbanSitter!

Big news! UrbanSitter is growing to serve families even better. We’re excited to announce that Kinside, the most comprehensive platform for finding and securing daycare and preschool spots, is now