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Backup Care and Babysitting Service

The Best Babysitters in the Charlotte Metro Area and the Carolinas

Backup Care and Babysitting Services

Are you searching for a dependable babysitter or backup care provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, or the Carolinas? Charlotte¡¯s Best Nanny Agency has you covered. We are your go-to source for professional backup care and babysitting placements.

In addition to our long-term placements, we offer backup care when your nanny is sick or on vacation, date night babysitting, weekend childcare, and special event sitters. Providing peace of mind when you need reliable care for your children. Whether you’re facing a last-minute schedule change or planning a night out, our team connects you with pre-screened, experienced, and trustworthy backup care professionals and babysitters.

The vetted backup care providers and babysitters we place have extensive experience in childcare, whether babysitting, nannying, or working in the childcare field. They provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment tailored to your children¡¯s unique needs. From occasional babysitting to backup care, we¡¯re here to support busy parents throughout Charlotte and surrounding communities.

Our team is ready to assist your family in finding a qualified babysitter or backup care nanny who will expertly care for your children, so you can enjoy your time away with confidence.

Fees for Backup care and Babysitting Placements

$30.00 placement fee per day (for more than 24 hour notice)

$60.00 placement fee a day (for less than 24 hour notice)

Back up care and Babysitting fees

How to Sign Up for Backup Care or Babysitting Services

  1. Apply Below: Start by submitting your application for backup care or babysitting services.
  2. Pay the Registration Fee: When applying, you will pay an annual registration fee of $200.
  3. Initial Contact: Our team will reach out to gather all the necessary details about your care needs.
  4. Client Agreement: Once we have your information, we will send you a client agreement outlining the terms of service and fees.

How to Request a Backup Care Provider

  1. Request Care When Needed: When you need a backup care provider or babysitter, simply email us at families@charlottesbestnanny.com to submit your request.

Finding and Confirming a Backup Care Provider or Babysitter

  1. Conducting the Search: We will contact our experienced, pre-screened backup care providers and babysitters to see who is available and interested. Then, we will send you a profile of the interested provider; you will review the profile information (this includes their photo, experience, references, and requested hourly pay rate). You will let us know if you want to confirm the backup care nanny or babysitter for your need.
  2. Confirming the Backup Care Provider or Babysitter: We will confirm that the provider will be at your home to provide childcare during the requested times.
  3. Paying the Placement Fee: A $30 daily placement fee will be invoiced after each successful placement. A $60 placement fee will be invoiced if we have less than 24 hours’ notice.
  4. Paying the Caregiver: You will be responsible for paying the backup care provider or babysitter directly at their pre-negotiated hourly rate at the end of each shift.

For a FREE no-obligation consultation, call us at 980-292-1045. We would be happy to discuss your backup care or babysitting needs.

To Sign-Up for Our Backup Care and Babysitting Service, Apply Here

Our professional sitters make $23.00 - $30.00 + per hour.
Price: $200.00
Annual registration fee invoiced every 12 months.

? ? ? All backup care providers and babysitters are pre-screened?one-on-one with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency, a domestic talent recruiter. They are CPR/First Aid certified, have verifiable references, and pass an extensive background check.

All backup care providers and babysitters go through a 10-step pre-screening process.

1. Application & Resum¨¦ Submission

Every candidate begins by submitting an application and updated resum¨¦.

2. Submit Relevant Documents

Candidates provide all required documentation to move forward in the process.

3. Initial Pre-Screening Call

We conduct a brief phone interview to ensure the candidate meets our agency¡¯s standards and the unique needs of our clients.

4. In-Depth Interview

Qualified candidates are invited to a comprehensive one-on-one interview with a placement specialist. This helps us get to know each candidate¡¯s personality, background, and skill set. (We look for a minimum of 3 years of experience in the industry.)

5. Custom Candidate Profile

We create a personalized profile for each candidate to highlight their qualifications and strengths.

6. Professional Reference Checks

Our in-house team conducts detailed reference checks and prepares a full reference report. Once a family expresses interest in hiring a candidate, they receive this report and are encouraged to connect directly with the candidate¡¯s references.

7. Family Interviews

Candidates participate in virtual and/or in-person interviews with families who are interested in hiring them.

8. Certification Requirements

All candidates must be certified in CPR and First Aid before beginning a position. Many have advanced medical training, such as CNA, RN, EMT, or even retired MD credentials. We provide the candidate¡¯s info on recertification if needed.

9. Transportation & Driving Verification

Reliable, safe transportation is required. We verify each candidate¡¯s driver¡¯s license and driving record during the background check process.

10. Comprehensive Background Check

We run a national background check as close to hiring as possible to ensure the most up-to-date information.

This includes:

  • County-by-county criminal checks
  • Civil records
  • Social Security verification
  • National & state driving record checks
  • Sex offender registry search
  • Security watchlist screening

Optional drug and alcohol screening is available for an additional fee.

    For more information call us at 980-292-1045 

    Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency

    980.292.1045 

    1244 East Blvd, Suite 2D, Charlotte NC 28203

    families@charlottesbestnanny.com 

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