Parenting 101: Discovering Quality Babysitters in Canada through Sitly
07 Jun 2023
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Finding a reliable babysitter can be quite a challenge, especially when you’re looking for someone who is both trustworthy and experienced. Fortunately, you can use technology in your favor and download apps like Sitly, which uses geolocation to connect you to a wide range of sitters living in your area, making the search for your ideal babysitter a lot faster and easier.
The platform provides detailed information about each sitter – experience, age, rate, and availability, amongst others – and it is one of the most convenient ways to hire this sort of service in Canada. Parents can rest assured that they could find a suitable caretaker for their children through the app.
The user-centered app was founded in 2009 in the Netherlands by a parent himself when Jules van Bruggen was struggling to find childcare services for his own family. He decided to create an alternative solution that was both flexible and accessible. Sitly is now active in 14 different countries with over 7 million registered users, becoming the fastest-growing international platform connecting parents and babysitters.
Do’s and don’ts when choosing a babysitter
When deciding which babysitter to choose for your family, there are certain do’s and don’ts that you should keep in mind.
First of all, conduct thorough research and find someone who is experienced and trustworthy. It would also be wise to check the person’s background and criminal records. Once you have found a potential candidate, arrange an interview and ask questions about their experience, qualifications, and availability.
Don’t forget to discuss your house rules as well as any special instructions regarding your children’s care. Moreover, ensure that the caretaker is comfortable with the rules before making any final decisions.
Finally, trust your gut! If you do not feel completely confident in their abilities and trustworthiness, simply do not hire them.
Craig Silva
Craig is a husband, father, team leader, travel and food writer, senior youth group coordinator, designer, brander, community builder, volunteer, and social media strategist. He likes to travel, go camping, go on road trips, watch movies, build stuff, operate the grill, and sing with his band. Craig is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and Travel Media Association of Canada. If you are a PR agency or brand and would like Craig to review a travel destination, vehicle, restaurant, product or service, please send him an email.
