Resources for In Home Care

RESOURCES FOR FINDING “IN HOME CARE”
“In home care” can be found through friends and neighbors, or through classified ads in newspapers or bulletin boards on campus.
Baby-sitters charge hourly fees, usually $5.00 per hour or more depending on the number of children. Charges are sometimes higher on evenings and weekends. Baby-sitters are usually hired on a daily basis. Local colleges and high schools are good places to find students interested in child care jobs. You should take great care in hiring someone to care for your child; make sure he or she is responsible and dependable. Ask questions and ask for references before you hire. There are different ways to find baby-sitters for short-term child care: ***
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classified ads in newspapers: Minnesota Daily, Pioneer Press, Star Tribune
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Ask your neighbors
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Friends
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Bulletin boards around campus
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Call for Sitters www.callforsitters.com
Nannies are usually hired for a long term and they come to your house to take care of your children while you are working or studying. Here are some resources for finding the right nanny for your child:
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eNanny Source www.enannysource.com
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Nanny Locators www.nannylocators.com/minnesota.htm
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Craiglist http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/kid/index100.html
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Nanny Professionals www.nannyprofessionals.com/
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Nannies for Hire www.nannies4hire.com/index.asp
 aboveandbeyondnannies.com
 www.nanniesheartland.com