Do you always want to stay up-to-date of all the developments around Charly Cares? Then read the latest stories of Charly, the Babysitting Angels and all the parents who are already using the Babysitting App!
Jasmijn is 18 years old, lives in Hilversum, and was one of the first Charly Cares Angels in Het Gooi. In this blog, she talks about her babysitting experiences. Subjects such as babysitting during corona, her favourite things to do while babysitting, and practical and creative tips are all discussed. Read on now and discover what Jasmijn truly thinks about babysitting via Charly Cares...
Want to start babysitting as soon as possible? Or do you already have a Charly Cares profile, but have you not received any requests yet? No worries: Charly Cares to the rescue! In this blog, we'll talk you through 4 valuable steps that increase the chance that you'll be found (and booked) by our babysitting families. Keep reading and improve your profile!
In this Angel Story, babysitter Adina tells you everything about her babysitting experiences. She has worked as an au pair for no less than 9.5 (!) years and then started working at Charly Cares. Adina also shares some great tips for all Angels who may not have as much babysitting experience as she does. Curious about Adina's story? Then read on now!
Easter this year is quite a bit different from what anyone might have imagined. No extensive family brunch or visiting an Easter market this year. But... Easter should still be celebrated! Here, we'll give you some great tips.
Meet babysitter Eveline (30) from The Hague. Eveline has been babysitting since she was 14 and has officially become a Charly Cares babysitter for a few months now. She has decided to start her own company, with which she can perfectly combine her job as a babysitter. Curious about Eveline's babysitting story? Then read on now!
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!
Schools and daycares are closed again, impacting everyone. Working and teaching from home are back in the spotlight. That means going the extra mile for every parent. No worries, Charly Cares is here to give you 3 solutions. Please note: with an adjusted corona policy in place. Discover it now!
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.
