Most parents spend a lot of time looking for the perfect babysitter. Once you have kids, your perception of danger or security become intensified. There’s no such thing as a Mary Poppins or Mrs. Doubtfire – how can anyone be truly sure that the person that is caring for your kids is the right person? You can’t. But there are ways to lessen the worry.
We’ve all heard the nightmare stories of horrible sitters who neglected the children or had zero interest in kids and just wanted the cash. You don’t need that. You love your kids and work hard for your money – don’t just hand it over to anyone.
Word of Mouth
Word of mouth is, of course, the easiest to come by, and often the most trustworthy. You hire your neighbor’s daughter, who has known the kids for years. Your cross fit trainer recommends a sitter she’s used over and over. Your son’s soccer coach is also a sitter on the weekends. These people are safe and recommended.
Social Media
But if you want to extend your reach beyond people you know well, another great way of obtaining valuable information about child care is through social media. Users often create pages that are a great resource of community and neighbor information. Moms love talking to other moms and giving advice.
When I recently moved to Georgia, I found a community blog page that told me everything I needed to know about my new neighborhood, including the advice from all the moms on the best babysitters in town! There was even a page that was specifically devoted to all the families on my own street! Whenever there was a power outage, a block party, or just an invite to hang out on a balmy summer evening, I found all that info on the Facebook page. So convenient.
Websites that do background checks
Other alternatives? Background search engines that can do people searches or cell phone number look are becomingly increasingly valuable. The best in the business is Hero Searches, a public information aggregator website that can perform background checks on all your future sitters.
So say you’re in introvert, and not really into the social media thing or feel a little funny asking your new neighbor about babysitters. Just try Hero Searches for the perfect people finder free of potentially distracting social interactions. You can just add a person’s name to the website and come up with any public record that the person has, including court documents or arrest records. This is crucial information a concerned parent might need.
Hero Searches can even perform a phone lookup if needed. What if finally you find the perfect babysitter, and suddenly she expresses her concern over a random phone number that keeps appearing on her phone? Search that number and see what kind of info it returns! Just as you want your kids to be safe, the safety of your favorite babysitter is paramount. She’ll appreciate the concern of her employer.
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