Charly's StoriesThe most fun behind the scene stories of Charly Cares

Due to the closing of schools and daycares, working parents are under increased pressure. Employers can relieve some of this additional stress by supporting their employees with an on-demand babysitter at home. Tens of thousands of parents on babysitting platform Charly Cares emphasise the need for a babysitter at home: working from home during the second lockdown can no longer be combined with actively taking care of the children and homeschooling.

Anouk is 25 years old and lives in The Hague. She is close to graduating and ready to start a job at a daycare. Anouk has been babysitting for 4 years and mainly works with fixed families. Ever since the second lockdown started, her babysitting schedule has been packed. She shares her experience with babysitting in corona time and much more. Read along!

2020 was a special year. High time to look back on the past year by showing you all the developments Charly Cares went through. We have been far from idle and have supported both Angels and parents in new and innovative ways during the corona crisis. We would also like to take the opportunity to look forward with excitement tot 2021. Read along!

Especially this year, sending a personal message the old-fashioned way can be a nice gesture. For the people you love or for the lonely elderly. How great would it be to spend the afternoon doing some arts and crafts with your (babysitting) kids? We have listed 3 great tips with which you can create the most beautiful Christmas cards... Read on now!

Are you considering hiring a babysitter, but are you unsure how to do so safely? We have taken measures to ensure our babysitting services run safely. We would also like to share our tips and best practices, so that you can safely book a babysitter. Reassuring, right?

Afanaisa (29) has been a Babysitting Angel in Amsterdam for two years. She babysits very often and has helped out lots of different families over the years. Before Corona appeared, she sometimes had up to 5 babysitting services a week. In other words, lots of experience. Curious about her babysitting story? Read on!

Sint is back in the country, which means candy, songs, and gifts. Pakjesavond is normally the night when family comes together, but how are you going to handle it this year? Unfortunately, getting the whole family together may not be possible. That is why we have listed 3 tips for celebrating Sinterklaas coronaproof. Read along!

Now that working from home is a common practice, both parents and employers are facing an increasing number of productivity challenges. A recent survey by babysitting platform Charly Cares shows that 44% of parents who work from home use the platform to book a babysitter in order to work productively from home while the children are also around. Despite the fact that the schools are open again, there has been a significant increase in the number of babysitting services compared to a few months ago. At the beginning of the corona crisis, only 10% of parents booked a fixed babysitter for working from home.

Five years ago, Charly van der Straten and Xander Koenen made their dream a reality and started their own company: Charly Cares. Founded in Amsterdam and successfully expanded to almost 60 places across the Netherlands.

Read Angel Duygu's story. Duygu is 31 years old and lives in The Hague. She has been babysitting since she was 16 and has been an Angel for Charly Cares since 2018. This babysitting expert works full-time and regularly babysits for her fixed family. Curious about Duygu's babysitting experiences? Then read on!

Angel Merel babysits for the same family and likes to help out in the household. How great is it for parents if the kids have had a great day and a healthy meal is ready on the table when they come home? Babysitting Angel Merel cooks Magioni pizzas together with the kids. Read on!

Reading together is very important, every child loves it and should be read to about 15 minutes every day. Don't worry if you as a parent don't always get around to it, De Voorleeshoek is here to help. Reading videos full of music, sounds, and an educational story. Babysitting Angel Sabine shares her experience.

Who can create the most beautiful colouring page for Sinterklaas? We have organised a very special event for all kids: a Sinterklaas colouring contest! Enter now and have a chance at winning a scooter from vierseizoenen.nl, a wooden cash register and scale from Lief en Klein Shop, or a cool 3D animal puzzle from Super Blocco. Ready? Set - GO, get colouring!

Zingend in de kou, langs de deuren met een zelfgemaakte lampion en thuiskomen met een zak vol snoepjes. Dit jaar doen we het gewoon een beetje anders, maar nog steeds even leuk - beloofd! Met deze tips wordt ook thuis, Sint-Maarten één groot feest. En voor een gezondere versie, kun je de snoepjes natuurlijk gewoon vervangen door healthy snacks. Lees je mee?