I have selected 2-3 top childminders. How do I decide now?
If you get a good impression of your future childminder after the first contact, arrange an initial meeting and an appointment for a trial assignment. If you have the feeling that everyone feels comfortable with the childminder and that it's a good fit overall, you can discuss details of the job tog
Do I have to pay for a trial assignment?
It is best to agree in advance with your nanny, your babysitter or childminder whether you will pay them for the trial job and, if so, how much. Usually 30–60 minutes is enough to see whether the person fits in with your family. If the trial job takes longer than this, you should, of course, pay the
I have found the right childminder. What happens next?
First of all, congratulations on finding a suitable childminder!
The next step is to clarify the details with them. It is best to record this information in an employment contract.
If your new childminder is to receive a key to your home, remember to get a key receipt.
You can find more helpful i
What is the best way to introduce my new childminder?
During the introduction, it is important that your new childminder gets to grips with you quickly. Therefore, address topics such as:
What is important to you when caring for your child or children?
Which activities and games are popular?
What routines and rituals are there in your
What is the quickest way to find the right childcare?
Before you start looking for a suitable childcare, think about the type and duration of the care you need. Does the childminder need special prior knowledge or a lot of experience?Once you have a clear picture of what you want, you can start your search on Babysitting24 and create a job offer. You s
How can I save suitable babysitters, nannies or childminders on my favourites list for later?
If you save suitable babysitters, nannies or childminders in your favourites list, you can compare them later and select the best ones. To save a profile in your favourites list, click on the heart symbol on the right side.
You can find your favourites list later like this:
log in to Babysit
How does the contact between me and the childminders work?
If you want to get in touch with babysitters, nannies or childminders, a small service fee will be charged. After that, you can use our platform to its full extent: You can write messages, reply to applications and view entire profiles and documents of the childminders. You can discuss job details w
I cannot contact a childminder. What do I have to do?
To contact babysitters, nannies or childminders and reply to applications, please become a premium member. Learn more about the many benefits of premium membership and our terms and conditions here: Prices and conditions
If you are already a premium member, check whether you have registered as a ch
There are very few childminders in my area. What can I do?
Are you finding only a few pet sitters in your area? Don't worry. These steps will help you refine your search and find the right caregiver faster. Here are a few tips what you can do:
Expand your search criteria: Increase the search radius or use alternative postcodes. Many babysitters are f
Why is no one applying to my job offer?
The more complete your job offer is, the more likely you are to receive suitable applications. Because: The childminders would also like to get a complete picture of you so that they can apply for suitable jobs. So check your job offer first and fill it out as completely as possible.Describe in deta
Do I have to search through childminders myself, or is it enough to just look at the applications for my job offer?
After your registration, you will usually receive suitable applications within a short amount of time. Very often there are already suitable childminders, and you do not have to look any further. However, if you find that you have received too few or no suitable applications, it may be worthwhile to
Why do I get unsuitable applications?
The more detailed and accurate your job offer is, the better childminders can assess whether it is a good fit for them. We therefore recommend that you fill out your job offer as precisely as possible in order to receive suitable applications.
Useful additions to your job offer would be:
Fre
How does the automatic cancellation function work?
If you are not interested in an application, you can use the automatic rejection function. This way, you do not have to formulate a rejection yourself. The childminder receives a message from us and knows that you are not interested.
To send an automatic rejection, proceed as follows:
log in
Where do I see sent messages?
You can view your sent messages at any time in your personal message area. To do this, proceed as follows:
Log in to Babysitting24.
Open your messages.
Click on "Inbox" and select "Sent".
Here you will find all your sent messages.
I receive e-mails about new messages. How do I read these messages?
To read messages in your mailbox on Babysitting24, proceed as follows:
log in to Babysitting24.
Open your "Messages".
New messages are marked with a red circle 🔴.
Click on a message to read it.
Finding the right childcare
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How do I enable/disable e-mail notifications that there are new members in my area?
You can activate or deactivate e-mail notifications at any time. To do this, proceed as follows:
Log in to Babysitting24.
Open Settings.
Click on "Edit" in the "E-Mail notifications" section.
Check or uncheck the option “New profiles/jobs in the area”.
Confirm by clicking
How can I rate my childminder on Babysitting24?
To rate a babysitter, nanny or childminder on Babysitting24, proceed as follows:
Log in to Babysitting24.
Open the childminders profile.
Click on the "Rate" button, and the rating function will appear.
Give your ⭐ star rating and enter a comment.
Confirm by clicking "Publ
