If you’re a working mama, finding affordable childcare for your children can be stressful — and expensive.
Here is a formula for finding affordable babysitters.
1. Know Your Needs
Before you start looking, you need to know how many hours of childcare you need. How many work hours are you looking to have? What kind of support do you need? What time range of the day do you need help? Morning, afternoon or evening?
When you know that, you can better target your search for an affordable sitter.
2. Advertise Smartly
Instead of having to pack up your children and take them to expensive childcare facilities, put up ads in forums for your local colleges and universities, especially the nursing and education departments. College-age students will have more flexibility as they work around classes, so you can find something that works for both of you.
Have the babysitter come to your house; it will save you time and energy you’d normally spend taking your children to and from daycare. Plus, your children will be comfortable in their own home. Win-win!
Finding a good (and affordable!) babysitter is an investment in your business, helping you value your working time — and your family time.
