Definitions

Occasional: periodic care - but NOT every week. A 'Baby Sitter,' Sick Child Care, Temporary Nanny, etc. Our Sitter Connection provides the best value and service for these types of needs.

Regular Care: same person on a regular basis. Can be full-time coming every day. Can be part-time with the same schedule each week or even a schedule that changes every week.

Full-Time: 40 or more hours per week.

Part-Time: less than 40 hours per week.

Mother's Helper: Often a younger person, less experienced, that works side by side with the parent or another caregiver.

Sitter: Has at least 1-2 years of experience and is capable of caring for the children, but will not have any child development or early childhood education training.

Summer Nanny: Often a college student or a teacher. Usually available from late May to early August.

Aftershool Sitter: Picks up the kids from school (or meets kids at the bus/house); prepares a snack; helps kids with homework, etc. Often a college student.

Nanny: Usually aged 21 an up with at least 2-3 years of experience caring for children. Has a background, knowledge or education in child development or early childhood education.

House Manager: A nanny with the additional ability to manage the full household. Will organize, schedule appointments, make travel plans and see to smooth running of the household.