Once a member, parents can craft a job posting with any requirements they might have for watching their little one. Once applicants respond, it’s important to read up on their past experience, background and hourly rate in their profile. Reviews and ratings from other parents help even further in deciding if the caregiver is a good fit. The service adds another level of security by offering third-party background checks for small fee, which some sitters on the site have already paid for themselves. Free, basic membership gives partial views of sitter profiles and limited job postings. Premium membership is $35 per month, $70 for 3 months and $140 for 12 months, not including the sitter's hourly rate.
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