{"id":1289,"date":"2023-04-10T07:48:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T07:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/hoe-werkt-het-voor-ouders\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T09:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T09:09:54","slug":"how-does-it-work-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/en\/how-does-it-work-for-parents","title":{"rendered":"How it works for parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Top Banner Section -->\n<div class=\"top-banner-section\">\n      <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"banner-route-wrapper d-flex align-items-center\">\n          <p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/en\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n          <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n            <div class=\"banner-text-wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"btn__wrapper d-none d-sm-flex w-100\">\n                <a href=\"\/en\/how-does-it-work-for-babysitters\" class=\"first__btn \">\n                  For babysitters                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"\/en\/how-does-it-work-for-parents\" class=\"second__btn active\">\n                    For parents                <\/a>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"btn__wrapper d-flex d-sm-none w-100\">\n                <a href=\"\/en\/how-does-it-work-for-babysitters\" class=\"first__btn \">\n                  Babysitters                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"\/en\/how-does-it-work-for-parents\" class=\"second__btn active\">\n                    Parents                <\/a>\n              <\/div>\n                \n                <h1 class=\"title\">\n                  Join <span>2,400+<\/span> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-sm-none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/themes\/sitly__theme\/assets\/images\/blue-bar.svg\" alt=\"\"> parents on Sitly                  <div class=\"banner-vector\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sitly__theme\/assets\/images\/how-work-banner-vector.svg\" alt=\"\">\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/h1>\n                  \n              <div class=\"text\">\n                FIND THE BEST BABYSITTER  FOR YOUR CHILDREN,  JUST AROUND THE CORNER               <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"button-wrapper flex-center\">\n                  <button type=\"button\" class=\"site-btn\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#signupModal\" data-track-label=\"btn-register_cta_btn-how-it-works\">Sign up for free<\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                \n              <div class=\"ratings\">\n                    <div class=\"images d-flex align-items-center rating__stars__value justify-content-center\">\n    \n                    <\/div>\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"reviews\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#reviewsModal\">\n                      <span class=\"reviews__count__field\"><\/span> Ekomi reviews                    <\/button>\n                  <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n <!-- Banner Section -->\n\n <div class=\"banner-section\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid container-md\">\n      <div class=\"row align-items-between justify-content-between banner-row\">\n        <div class=\"col-sm-5 home-banner-left\">\n          <div class=\"detail-wrapper\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">\n                    WHAT IS SITLY?                <\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"text\">\n                    <p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Sitly is a place where parents and local childcare providers discover and connect with each other. Here, you can use our online platform to hire a qualified babysitter or nanny in your neighbourhood, then make the most of your newfound free time to catch up on your workdays and your date nights.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-7 home-banner-right position-relative text-end\">\n                            <div class=\"img-wrapper w-100\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/07\/babysitter-plays-tower-game-with-child-1.png\" class=\"fluid-img\" alt=\"WHAT IS SITLY?\">\n                <\/div>\n                \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- Text Image Right Section -->\n\n<div class=\"text-image-section text-image-right-section\">\n    <div class=\"text-image-wrapper d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center container-md\">\n              <div class=\"left left-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/07\/woman-holding-mobile-phone.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n         \n      <div class=\"right\">\n                  <div class=\"step d-flex align-items-center\">\n                          <div class=\"number\">1<\/div>\n              \n              <h2 class=\"step-text\">SET SEARCH PARAMETERS<\/h2>\n              \n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"text\">\n            <p>Determine your childcare demands by considering your preferences and requirements for sitters\u2019 experience level, weekly availability, and hourly babysitting rate. Keep these aspects in mind as you customise your profile and filter search results to find area babysitters and nannies that fit your wishes.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- Text Image Left Section -->\n\n<div class=\"text-image-section text-image-left-section\">\n    <div class=\"text-image-wrapper d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center container-md\">\n      <div class=\"left\">\n        <div class=\"step d-flex align-items-center\">\n                      <div class=\"number\">2<\/div>\n                      <h2 class=\"step-text\">BROWSE BABYSITTER PROFILES<\/h2>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"text\">\n            <p>Look through the profiles of nearby sitters to learn about their backgrounds, references, and openings. Compare what sitters have to say with what you\u2019re searching for &#8211; and if there seems to be a match, message the babysitter or nanny and start a conversation to check if they\u2019re interested and available.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n         \n      <\/div>\n              <div class=\"right-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/07\/mobile-phone-sitter-overview-.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- Text Image Right Section -->\n\n<div class=\"text-image-section text-image-right-section\">\n    <div class=\"text-image-wrapper d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center container-md\">\n              <div class=\"left left-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/07\/Group-59.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/div>\n         \n      <div class=\"right\">\n                  <div class=\"step d-flex align-items-center\">\n                          <div class=\"number\">3<\/div>\n              \n              <h2 class=\"step-text\">INTERVIEW IN PERSON<\/h2>\n              \n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"text\">\n            <p>If you meet a candidate that fulfills your wish list, meet in person to chat and see how things feel and to get to know each other better. An interview will give you a chance to see how you and your children get along with the babysitter or nanny before you commit to any long-term arrangements.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"bottom-button-text text-center\">\n          \n            <div class=\"text\">Get interview advice from our guide for parents:<\/div>\n              \n            <div class=\"button-wrapper flex-center\">\n                <a href=\"\/en\/ten-steps-to-babysitter\" class=\"site-btn transparent-purple\">\n                    10-step guide to finding a babysitter                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    \n\n\n\n<!-- Hear Parent Section -->\n  <div class=\"hear-parent-section radius-vector-section\">\n    <div class=\"section-heading text-start text-sm-center\">\n                    <h2 class=\"title\">WHY PARENTS PRAISE SITLY<\/h2>\n          \n            <h3 class=\"sub-title\">How has a great sitter changed the lives of these families?<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"top-vector\">\n        <svg width=\"1439\" height=\"28\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 1439 28\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n            <path d=\"M1439.68 27.8677H0.324219C180.723 13.0445 763.701 -7.09423 1116.82 4.13545C1469.94 15.3651 1439.68 27.8677 1439.68 27.8677Z\" fill=\"#B0D7F6\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"container-fluid px-0\">\n                <div class=\"hear-parent-wrapper\">\n          <div class=\"hear-parent-slider\">\n                            <div class=\"single__user__story\">\n                  <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/10\/amelia-latifa-babysitter-hugging-with-children-2.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                        <div class=\"thumbnail-text\">\n                      <div class=\"text\">\n                        Am\u00e1lia: &#8220;Lu\u00edsa has lifted a lot of the burden that all mothers feel. She gives us some peace.&#8221;                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"action\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/en\/experiences\/amalia-luisa\">Read more<\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single__user__story\">\n                  <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/10\/silvana-martina-babysitter-hugs-children-1.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                        <div class=\"thumbnail-text\">\n                      <div class=\"text\">\n                        S\u00edlvia: &#8220;It was my daughter who chose the babysitter. And what a great choice she made!&#8221;                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"action\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/en\/experiences\/silvia-martina\">Read more<\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single__user__story\">\n                  <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/06\/Group-30.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                        <div class=\"thumbnail-text\">\n                      <div class=\"text\">\n                        Ver\u00f3nica: &#8220;Eva has become like an older sister to the girls and is teaching them English.&#8221;                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"action\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/en\/experiences\/veronica-eva\">Read more<\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single__user__story\">\n                  <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/06\/camilla-babysitter.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                        <div class=\"thumbnail-text\">\n                      <div class=\"text\">\n                        Filomena: Because of Camila, I don&#8217;t have to ask my parents to help out last-minute anymore.&#8221;                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"action\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/en\/experiences\/filomena-camila\">Read more<\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single__user__story\">\n                  <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/valentina-gabriella-babysitter-holds-toddler-1.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                        <div class=\"thumbnail-text\">\n                      <div class=\"text\">\n                        Vanessa: &#8220;Why I chose Gabriela as a babysitter? Because she&#8217;s a mum, too.&#8221;                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"action\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/en\/experiences\/vanessa-gabriela\">Read more<\/a>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              \n          <\/div> \n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"bottom-vector\">\n      <svg class=\"d-none d-sm-block\" width=\"1440\" height=\"28\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 1440 28\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n        <path d=\"M0.648438 0.693668H1440.65C1260.17 15.5169 676.928 35.6556 323.648 24.4259C-29.6316 13.1962 0.648438 0.693668 0.648438 0.693668Z\" fill=\"#B0D7F6\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"d-block d-sm-none\" width=\"375\" height=\"18\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 375 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n        <path d=\"M0 0.61272H375C328 10.0364 193 22.8393 101 15.7002C9 8.56104 0 0.61272 0 0.61272Z\" fill=\"#B0D7F6\"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<!-- Safety Section -->\n\n<div class=\"safety-section\">\n    <div class=\"bottom-wrapper\">\n          \n            <h2 class=\"heading\">Safety<\/h2>\n              \n            <div class=\"head-text\">\n                Our team is fully committed to making your Sitly neighbourhood a safe place for finding a babysitter or a sitting job. Please help us keep you and your neighbours out of harm\u2019s way by sticking to our safety tips:            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"row details-row d-flex justify-content-between\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-sm-4 details\">\n                        <a href=\"#\">\n                            <div class=\"img\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/04\/image-28.png\" alt=\"TAKE TIME TO CHECK\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"sm-title\">\n                                TAKE TIME TO CHECK                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"sm-text\">\n                                <p>Before getting together in person, take the time to review sitters\u2019 profiles &#8211; including their photos. Make sure you ask about their references and experience, and schedule a phone interview or video call as well if that makes you feel more comfortable about meeting face-to-face.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>    \n                    <\/div> \n                                    <div class=\"col-sm-4 details\">\n                        <a href=\"#\">\n                            <div class=\"img\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/04\/image-24.png\" alt=\"PRIORITISE YOUR PRIVACY\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"sm-title\">\n                                PRIORITISE YOUR PRIVACY                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"sm-text\">\n                                <p>Maintaining your privacy is paramount to us, so we only show other users the details you\u2019ve provided for finding the right babysitter for your family. Remember, we don\u2019t share your home or email address, and we ask you to also refrain from doing so until you\u2019ve safely met offline.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>    \n                    <\/div> \n                                    <div class=\"col-sm-4 details\">\n                        <a href=\"#\">\n                            <div class=\"img\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysitter-sitly.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/04\/image-30.png\" alt=\"COMMUNICATE CONCERNS\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"sm-title\">\n                                COMMUNICATE CONCERNS                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"sm-text\">\n                                <p>Notice something alarming going on? You should never feel pressured to share your info or continue a conversation that feels off. If you\u2019ve received a message that is inappropriate or suspicious &#8211; please report it to our team so we can investigate.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>    \n                    <\/div> \n                    \n            <\/div>\n           \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- QA Section -->\n      <div class=\"qa-section radius-vector-section\">\n      <div class=\"top-vector\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sitly__theme\/assets\/images\/blue-top-vector.svg\" class=\"d-none d-sm-block\" alt=\"\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sitly__theme\/assets\/images\/faq-top-vector.svg\" class=\"d-block d-sm-none\" alt=\"\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n          <div class=\"col-md-6 qa-left\">\n            <div class=\"qa-details\">\n                                <h3 class=\"title\">Answers to Your Questions<\/h3>\n                                              <div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/sitly__theme\/assets\/images\/time-work-header-img.svg\" alt=\"\">\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"col-md-6 qa-right\">\n            <div class=\"qa-details\">\n              <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordionExample\">\n                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading__1\">\n                      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                        data-bs-target=\"#collapse__1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse__1\">\n                        Is a Sitly membership free for everyone?                      <\/button>\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div id=\"collapse__1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n                      aria-labelledby=\"heading__1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                        Membership registration is always free, with no obligations. You can use your free Basic account to browse all of the profiles for registered childcare providers in your area, and send free replies to get to know more about the sitters who message you.\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\nIf you want to be able to start conversations, however, you\u2019ll need a Premium subscription:\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\n1 month: 14.99\u20ac<\/br>\r\n3 months: 31.47\u20ac (10.49\u20ac per month)\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\nPlease note, your Premium membership will automatically be renewed for the same period of time as you originally signed up for. Remember, you can cancel anytime and still retain access to Sitly\u2019s exclusive Premium features until the end of your current billing period.\r\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading__2\">\n                      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                        data-bs-target=\"#collapse__2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse__2\">\n                        How do I find a babysitter near me online?                      <\/button>\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div id=\"collapse__2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n                      aria-labelledby=\"heading__2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                        Before starting your search, take a little time to figure out what your needs are. Full-time support? Part-time care? On-call help? Make a wish list of necessary and preferred characteristics so you can apply the right filters to our web tool. \r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\nWe\u2019ll provide you with a list of available sitters. Then you can personally screen and vet promising candidates by asking for references and organizing an official interview. If you find a babysitter that meets your requirements, set up a trial period on Sitly to get in touch with them directly.\r\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading__3\">\n                      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                        data-bs-target=\"#collapse__3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse__3\">\n                        How should I handle interviewing sitters?                      <\/button>\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div id=\"collapse__3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n                      aria-labelledby=\"heading__3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                        First things first \u2013 message the prospective babysitter or nanny about any past childcare experience they may have, and ask about references from prior families. Then you can check in with the other parents to see what their impression was of the sitter.\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\nNext, come up with a list of questions that will help you determine if the sitter will be a good match for your family\u2019s needs. Review our <a href=\"\/en\/ten-steps-to-babysitter\">10-Step Guide for Parents<\/a> for examples of questions to ask candidates during a babysitting interview. Finally, when you\u2019re ready, schedule a convenient time to get together in person for a one-on-one.                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading__4\">\n                      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                        data-bs-target=\"#collapse__4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse__4\">\n                        How much should I pay my babysitter?                      <\/button>\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div id=\"collapse__4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n                      aria-labelledby=\"heading__4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                        There is no standard hourly rate for childcare services. Rather, each nanny or babysitter\u2019s rate is determined by several factors \u2013 including their age and level of experience, the number of kids who need looking after, and how far they need to travel for the job.\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\nIn order to come up with an appropriate rate, you should first take into account the minimum wage for your area. Then, you might consider offering a higher rate of pay to keep things fair if you\u2019re asking for any help with things like tutoring or chores around the house &#8211; or if you know your kids can be a handful for even the most patient of sitters!                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading__5\">\n                      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                        data-bs-target=\"#collapse__5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse__5\">\n                        Which childcare type is right for me?                      <\/button>\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div id=\"collapse__5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n                      aria-labelledby=\"heading__5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                        Sitly lets you expand your sitter search to find independent childcare solutions in your neighbourhood &#8211; including babysitters, nannies, and childminders. Choosing the right type of sitter for you means weighing the pros and cons carefully. \r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\nKeep in mind that nannies typically work a set schedule and provide dependable assistance with more demanding tasks &#8211; while babysitters are usually scheduled as-needed and focus their energy on keeping kids safely entertained. A childminder might give you the best of both worlds, but you\u2019ll need to pay extra attention to other important factors like location, flexibility, and cost.\r\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                                  <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading__6\">\n                      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                        data-bs-target=\"#collapse__6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse__6\">\n                        How does Sitly screen new members?                      <\/button>\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div id=\"collapse__6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n                      aria-labelledby=\"heading__6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n                        We do not perform background checks or screen new members because we are not a job or babysitting agency. Rather, think of Sitly as a neighbourhood hub where parents and independent childcare providers &#8211; including babysitters and childminders &#8211; can find and connect with each other. As an inclusive community, Sitly\u2019s equitable access ensures that finding the right person for the job &#8211; or the right job for the person &#8211; remains fast and flexible for everyone.\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\nThat means screening is in the hands of our members. Parents, babysitters, and childminders can vet each other based on their own priorities and preferences. Beyond exercising common sense when it comes to sharing personal details, we suggest you carefully review provided references and plan an official interview before making any final decisions. When you\u2019ve found the perfect match, you\u2019ll be glad you took the time to make sure everything was in order.\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\nWhether you\u2019re online or in the real world, your safety is important to us. So, if you receive any inappropriate messages or mistreatment, be sure to file a report with our team so we can check it out. Remember, all reports are private and investigated seriously by Sitly\u2019s staff. 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