by Genna | Apr 3, 2026 | For Childcare Providers, For Parents, Life as an Agency Owner
A customer once told me she only wanted to work with “biologically female” sitters and wanted me to send her headshots of potential babysitters, so that she could assess if they “looked like biological women” to her. I remember feeling so insulted by the...
by Genna | Apr 7, 2024 | For Childcare Providers, For Parents, Life as an Agency Owner
While often misunderstood as symbols of wealth or status, nannies are essential members of the US childcare workforce, enabling many parents to work and playing a key role in the family’s well-being. The phrase “A nanny is a luxury” persists within...
by Genna | Oct 5, 2023 | For Childcare Providers, Life as an Agency Owner
One year ago in February 2023, I suddenly found myself depending on a walker just to get to my kitchen. I severely herniated a disc in my lower back while bending to pick up my dog’s bowl, an injury brought on by years of use, particularly by my work in...
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
Gender biases do not help parents to make informed decisions. As the owner of a babysitting agency, I am disheartened when parents believe the stereotype of male childcare workers as potential predators. Many parents would be surprised to learn that this inaccurate...
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...
