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Parents currently face many challenges regarding childcare due to staff shortages at schools and daycares. Especially with regards to parents in a crucial profession, this can lead to major bottlenecks in the occupation of hospitals and healthcare institutions. With the new solution from babysitting platform Charly Cares, employers can support their staff by reimbursing the costs of a babysitter at home. With this business service, employers can try to solve staff shortages and reduce workloads.

Only a few days before the spookiest day of the year is here. In the Netherlands, we don't celebrate Halloween as much as they do in other countries, so all the more reason to really do something with the theme this year. The children are sure to love it. So, dust off your apron, put on your chef's hat, and start cooking!

Anne is a certified pedagogue and works at a specialist childcare centre. She also has lots of babysitting experience and is a fixed babysitter via Charly Cares. In this blog, we ask her all about childcare during corona and the precautions she is taking. Read on now.

Babysitting Angel Pascalle is 21 years old and has been babysitting via Charly Cares in Utrecht since 2017. Pascalle started babysitting when she was 13. She has lots of experience and babysits children from 2 months to 13 years old. Here, she talks about her first fixed booking request via Jobboard, so read on.

It has been a while since we gave our parents & Angels a peek behind the scenes, so it is high time for an update! And who better to do that with than Charly herself. In this interview, she talks about entrepreneurship during corona, new features, and the latest developments. Read on now.

Yes, you have been booked by a family to babysit! What are the things you really shouldn't forget about? In this blog, you can read all the tips and tricks for a successful babysitting service, so that you can go to the family well-prepared!

Chaimae is 20 years old, lives in Amsterdam, and is a student at the university of Utrecht. During the corona pandemic, her study program was given completely online and she really missed the contact with other people. That is why she started looking for babysitting work and how she ended up at Charly Cares. Read on and discover her story.

Have you heard it yet? The Jobfinder feature has been improved and is now called Jobboard. You can think of it as an old-fashioned supermarket noticeboard, where parents can pin a note if they are looking for a babysitter. We talk to 3 Babysitting Angels about their experience babysitting via Jobboard. Read on now!

Evie is 21 years old, lives in Rotterdam, and loves children. Last year, she completed her teaching assistant training, after which she worked at a daycare for half a year. She is currently studying communication in Rotterdam, but still works at the daycare centre. Evie has lots of experience, so it's high time to get to know her better!

Did you know that 140.000 children end up in the Emergency Room every year due to an accident? Many of these accidents happen in or around the house. That is why we give you 5 tips* to make your home as safe and kid-proof as possible. After all, a child-friendly home is essential for every family.

The children are going back to school, happy to see their friends again. They are playing to their heart's content and are, of course, eager to show off their new tricks to each other. Are they doing tricks on the monkey bars, tree house, or maybe sliding down the stairs? Then you will want to know everything there is to know about a fall from a height.

Fleur has been babysitting for different families since she was 15. In 2019, she signed up to become a babysitter for Charly Cares. She is currently studying psychology and is almost in her third year. In her free time, she likes to exercise and meet up with her friends.

What exactly is fixed babysitting? And why is becoming increasingly popular? Below, we’ll explain everything about fixed babysitting and give you five reasons why it is so great.

Daily life gets busy. Just add one or more kids and you need double the hours in one day, right? If only we could help you with that! What we can help you with is finding a fixed Babysitting Angel who can bring some calm during the hectic weekdays. A familiar face for the little ones and someone to rely on for you. We’ve gathered everything you need to know to get started on the search.