Placement Help Center

23

• What is SitterCentral?
• How does the service work?
• What types of professionals can SitterCentral place?
• Can SitterCentral help me find a regular sitter for after-school?
• I need a nanny for weekends only. Can SitterCentral help?
• I need a regular babysitter for three or more days per week.
• What is a placement?
• I need a nanny as well as occasional babysitters. Do I need to join SitterCentral to reserve babysitters?

24

• How do I begin the search process?
• What if I don’t find my ideal candidate right away?
• I need a domestic professional to start in two weeks. Can SitterCentral help?
• What if I need to hire more than one type of domestic employee?
• Does SitterCentral set compensation rates for Permanent Placement employees?
• What questions do I ask when interviewing a potential employee?
• I’ve never hired a nanny before. Help me!

25

• How does SitterCentral select candidates?
• Can I review references and recommendation letters for candidates?
• Is there a trial period for new domestic employees?
• What if problems arise with a new domestic employee?
• How are domestic employees paid?
• When do I pay my Placement fee?