https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 09:41:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858870 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:24:28 +0000 psw27 2858870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: That's fantastic! Phew! Hopefully she works out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858715 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:29:27 +0000 Kaohinani 2858715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I met with the first candidate last night. She was WONDERFUL! 😀 We spent 30 minutes in a solid interview and then the children were able to ask questions and interact. She met all of our qualifications so I'm keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 that what she presented is, indeed, what I receive in child care. We have one more interview [tonight]. I shall see how that one goes. 🙂</p> <p>THANK YOU ALL for your honesty and your help. I truly appreciate that you put my mind at ease. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858705 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 23:47:19 +0000 PinkElephant 2858705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: I read your post earlier and was coming back to suggest what it sounds like you already have done. I always get a million responses on Care and UrbanSitter. I weed out candidates pretty quickly in a number of ways, and I generally go with sitters who are already vetted by nature of their job/student status (which I verify with references). We’ve used pt daycare workers, elementary school teachers, swim coaches, and education or nursing/med students. We have found some great long term sitters this way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858564 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:22:45 +0000 Kaohinani 2858564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Wonderful! That does make me feel better. I did a full check on both and both are CPR and first aid certified. One is a medic in the reserves and the other is a SLP which is great bc DS is speech delayed. We are bringing both kids to meet the candidates as I want to see how they interact. DS is usually a good indicator of people and motives (* honest toddlers, babies, and puppies usually are) and DD is high energy so if a sitter can keep up with her, she is in the running. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858562 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:16:12 +0000 Kaohinani 2858562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: I was sipping on my coffee as I read your response... I NOW have it down the front of me and on my desk! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Your analogy was great! So honest and it made my day! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858561 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:13:50 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2858561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I used Care.com twice to find a sitter and had great experiences each time. For me, I carefully reviewed the sitter’s profiles, interviewed them, watched them interact with LO, and I also conducted background checks. One sitter I used even had to drive my LO and stay in my home overnight. Both of the sitters I used were college students and had prior babysitting experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858557 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:56:21 +0000 LCTBQE 2858557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: I think it's probably similar to a dating website--there are creeps with dick picks, but if you dig long enough and use your discretion, you can find your husband, you know? </p> <p>Our babysitter is a college girl from care.com and we really like her and trust her. I got 3 local/current references from her and did my due diligence and called up and spoke with all of the moms and asked very specific questions about what level of caregiving they entrusted her with. We were still a little nervous at first because we, like you, basically never used a babysitter, but our kid loves her and she's great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858556 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:55:48 +0000 Kaohinani 2858556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jape14: I think it was because, a few years back, there was an "incident" between a student and a professor or a professor's spouse. IDK and don't wish to stir the pot by inquiring too much. I have worked at the U for under a year now so I follow directions and keep my lips zipped. 😂 I agree though, it would make my life much easier and put some extra cash in a deserving student's pocket! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858555 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:51:30 +0000 jape14 2858555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: what an odd policy! I'm in academia and live in a college-heavy area and I've never heard of such a blanket rule - I think the students would revolt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858552 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:31:03 +0000 Kaohinani 2858552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: If I don't hit gold with one of my 2 candidates, I will certainly take up on your recommendations. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858551 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:26:31 +0000 psw27 2858551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: Ugh that's a frustrating policy cause college kids are an amazing group of babysitters. I'd definitely check the mom's group on Facebook, I see a ton of postings there too. Or even ask the local high school if they have a job board! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858547 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:19:40 +0000 Kaohinani 2858547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: Thank you, LBee. It is great to see so many positive responses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858546 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:17:59 +0000 LBee 2858546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jape14: Same. Our nanny came from care.com and we have no regrets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858544 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:11:37 +0000 Kaohinani 2858544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: @JAPE14:<br /> Thank you! That makes me feel a bit better as I have 2 interviews lined up and have done the checks. Speaking with my friends just frightened me a tad.</p> <p>Incidentally, I'm actually a P/T university professor but am not allowed to have students watch my children as part of school policy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858543 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:11:28 +0000 jape14 2858543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We found our nanny of 4 years and counting on care.com, but it may be that it's not a good avenue in your area. If you have a local college those are great places to find babysitters! I also see a lot of babysitter recs/ISOs on my local moms group on facebook. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858542 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:09:13 +0000 psw27 2858542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did! Our favorite babysitter is from care and she's been watching my son for over 4 years. I interviewed about 4 people and only ended up liking her but it has worked out. I find that a lot of nurses and daycare workers are on care.com seeking extra cash so I made sure to get CPR certified, background checked people. Good luck! I know how stressful not having good childcare is - we live far from family as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-had-luck-with-carecom-babysitters#post-2858540 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:03:35 +0000 Kaohinani 2858540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was wondering if anyone has had luck with Care.com caretakers/babysitters? I have many (read as "an ungodly amount of" 🤣) commitments and physican appointments each month. DH and I have an arrangement, as when I am working a friend watches DS (3.75 years) and when I have appointments, DH takes time off from work. Our closest family is over 3 hours away and I dislike imposing on people with my children. In so many words - we have NO ONE to watch DS or DD in case of emergencies. Anyway, I signed up for Care.com before speaking with a few friends of whom shared differing opinions. One felt her babysitter was spectacular and she ONLY uses that woman whenever she goes out. Another said, "You get what you pay for. If you are paying $10 an hour, expect the minimum." She detailed a lady who was really nice but didn't really interact with her 7 year old, rather they just watched TV for 4 hours. My last friend had a horrible experience. After the sitter left, she found that mini vodka "nippers" were stolen from her liquor cabinet, as well as, was a pair of earrings she had left by her sink in HER bathroom while getting ready! She called the police AND reported the woman to Care. </p> <p>DH and I have an RE appointment together coming up and have to attend sans children SO it is necessity that I find a quality sitter AND SOON. I was just wondering, has ANYONE had luck with babysitters, caregivers, nannies, etc from Care? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840924 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:58:01 +0000 LadyDi 2840924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've mostly only used family members as babysitters (grandparents or aunts) and DS1 has never cared. The couple of times had friends watch him, he was fine too. DS2 is 6 months and I have a feeling he will be harder to leave. I stay home now and he's already a mama's boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840843 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:40:53 +0000 bhbee 2840843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: this is us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840839 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:25:00 +0000 skinnycow 2840839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've only ever left DD with family - either grandparents, my sister, or my sister-in-law. She doesn't care AT ALL when we leave... maybe because it's family but who knows? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840838 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:20:06 +0000 DesertDreams88 2840838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS (2.5y) stays home with Grandma &amp; Papa, so he is only used to 4 caregivers. </p> <p>He was fine with our temporary full-time babysitter age 3-4 months. After that, with sporadic monthly babysitting with the same person, he cried every time and was fussy up until age 2. After age 2 he has been better, but more disobedient / prone to conflict with other kids, sooooo babysitting is still hard and we don't ask for it that often.</p> <p>We don't do paid babysitters, just babysitting trades. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840826 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:13:38 +0000 psw27 2840826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>90% of the time they are excited to see Miss Sarah or whoever is watching them. She's young, fun and probably lets them get away with more than I would! Every once in a while they have a meltdown about it but I think that's normal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840798 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:12:15 +0000 looch 2840798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son was never great with care other than me, even though we exposed him to a nanny beginning at 4 months old, so I do think part of it is personality.</p> <p>Now, he's more receptive, but we have my parents so we leverage them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840792 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 09:26:40 +0000 josina 2840792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: Ditto... both kiddo's have been in daycare forever, but DS wants to do whatever we're doing. A couple times it worked to tell him we were going to work, but now he wants to go to 'work' with us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840788 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 09:14:26 +0000 Shantuck 2840788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should note that my son was in daycare since 6 months old so it's not like he is not used to being in the care of other people. There's just something about his parents not being home on a weekend evening/afternoon and having fun without him that gets under his skin. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840786 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 09:04:14 +0000 SweetiePie 2840786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost 4yo loves it! I’ve made sure to leave him with a sitter from early on, at least once a week (daytime or night time). So he’s used to it!<br /> I plan to do the same with my 6mo.<br /> I love that we can go on dates or I can comfortably leave to do something for myself without any drama. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840704 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:14:22 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2840704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: I know, it sucks! DH was really surprised the daycare teacher was so honest about how LO was doing. You’d think LO would be used to other people besides me since he goes to daycare, but I guess being at home equates to mommy. So far the new sitter says it’s going well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840697 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:53:27 +0000 josina 2840697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: Yep, same with the guilt! I always feel bad and then want to rush home which DH hates. And they're always fine when we get home anyways. In 4 years we've actually only not-put-our kids to bed once (at least once of us)! Hoping for #2 this weekend for our anniversary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840694 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:47:22 +0000 Shantuck 2840694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 6 year old gets upset whenever we announce we have a babysitter coming over to the point where it almost makes it not worth going (1.5 year old is just fine). We’ve tried not announcing until right before but usually one of us slips and we’ll talk about what time the reservation is, etc. and he gets upset. The babysitters are usually former daycare teachers who have been babysitting him for years and yet we still get that reaction (though he’s happy if it’s his grandparents watching him). We’ve started letting him have movie night with the sitter, which involves ordering pizza and picking out a treat and that has helped a little. I hate that he makes us feel so guilty for going out but we likely have the issue because we go out too infrequently. Between the hassle of booking a sitter, the cost, and my son’s guilt trips, I always debate whether I should have stayed home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-are-your-kids-with-babysitters#post-2840691 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:36:05 +0000 Mrsbells 2840691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: aside from grandparents we haven't ever used a sitter so its not been an issue for us. </p>