Childcare

4sitters.com is an online resource for babysitters, nannies, pet sitting providers, tutors, home daycare providers, and house sitters, anywhere in the world.

The site offers search tools; a sitter rating system; a sitter job posting and messaging service; and the ability to review the resumes of babysitters, nannies, home daycare centers, house sitters, and pet sitting providers before purchasing a membership.

The network extends to every state in the US and is available anywhere in the world.

Prospective members can register and evaluate the service for free. Follow the instructions on the website, and then verify that there are sitters in the area and review a sitter's experience and background before purchasing a membership. Resumes may include availability, pay rate, preferred age group, a photo, and references.

Membership is $6.99 a month, with a one-time setup fee of $34.99. The membership is auto-renewed for $6.99
every month thereafter; members can cancel at any time. Or purchase a lifetime, transferable membership for a one-time fee of $149.99. When you no longer need the service, your are free to transfer, sell, or give away your membership to whom ever you choose.

The Motherhood Center is a resource center for mothers during various stages of development, from prenatal and postnatal to those with growing families. The Center features a nanny referral agency, an on-site babysitting service, doulas, family photography, and much more.

Classes include breastfeeding, infant CPR, parent/child music for infants, art, ballet, and Mommy-and-Me yoga.

Mom's Best Friend is an agency providing nannies, a sitter service, newborn care specialists, housekeepers, chefs, and other household help.

A website to help smooth the search for a nanny. Users can advertise for a nanny and search nanny ads in the site's nationwide Nanny Classifieds - 30 day ads start at $89.

You can also look up agencies in your area and compare fees and policies online.

Other helpful tools include sample work agreements, interview questions, an Ask the Experts forum and more.

Mom's Best Friend is an agency providing nannies, a sitter service, newborn care specialists, housekeepers, chefs, and other household help.

The Motherhood Center is a resource center for mothers during various stages of development, from prenatal and postnatal to those with growing families. The Center features a nanny referral agency, an on-site babysitting service, doulas, family photography, and much more.

Classes include breastfeeding, infant CPR, parent/child music for infants, art, ballet, and Mommy-and-Me yoga.

Comfort Zone Daycare offers in-home care for infants and toddlers. Drop-ins are welcome.

This parent-owned online directory of childcare options includes in-home providers, nannies, childcare centers, and babysitters, serving infants through school-age children. The website also offers links to helpful articles on parenting, state oversight agencies, and more.

The database is searchable by zip code, children's ages, and type of care required. Results include contact information; a description of the services offered; the staff, philosophy, licensing, and facilities of the provider; and hours of operation. Helpful icons beside search matches indicate which providers offer drop-in services and off-hours care; some listings include photos.

A very minimal amount of information can be gathered from a free search of the site - name of daycare, how many children of various ages are cared for by the provider, address, and phone number. To get additional information - hours of operation, website address, photos, etc. - parents must subscribe.

A note of caution: Listed providers are not screened, so while the site is a great starting point in a search for childcare, it's imperative that parents check out claims regarding licensing, staff, and facilities.

Children's Cozy Childcare offers registered home childcare for infants up to children age 12. Drop-ins are welcome.