by Genna | Jul 10, 2023 | For Childcare Providers, Life as an Agency Owner
As the owner of a childcare agency, I have had the privilege of interviewing hundreds of applicants for nanny and babysitting positions. Since 2020, virtual interviewing has become common and I’m so glad for this time-saving efficiency. I have also experienced...
by Genna | Jun 19, 2023 | For Childcare Providers, For Parents, Life as an Agency Owner
As the owner of a babysitting agency, I am disheartened when parents believe the stereotype of male childcare workers as potential sexual predators. Many parents would be surprised to learn that this inaccurate stereotype can actually be harmful to children, and it...
by Genna | Jun 7, 2023 | For Childcare Providers, For Parents, Life as an Agency Owner
I founded Babysitters Of Boulder with a simple purpose: to connect busy parents and trustworthy childcare providers. Early on, I was unaware of the challenges that would arise in matters of inclusivity. It was only when confronted with discrimination that I began to...
by Genna | Apr 6, 2023 | For Parents
I find that parents are in one of two camps with their initial understanding of this question: parents who assumed the nanny would simply hang out at the house and they thought that they’d pay less during this time and parents who thought the nanny was going to...
by Genna | Mar 20, 2023 | For Parents, Life as an Agency Owner
What’s going on behind the scenes in the Babysitters Of Boulder master calendar? Here are some solid trends worth knowing: Busiest day for babysitting requests, and days that sell out: Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Most popular evening sit time that gets claimed...