News
New CareFinder Website Design
There have been many exciting new things happening at CareFinder. The latest and the most exciting for us was the launch of the new CareFinder website.
This is just the beginning of the many changes coming to CareFinder. The entire front-end has been rebuilt and a good part of the back-end as well.
While most of the functionality may seem familiar we have done major changes to the platform to enable us to roll out new enhancements more easily. These future enhancements include:
• Introduction videos to babysitter profiles
• Incorporating new Premium Member...
Cost of Babysitters in Japan
It will depend, but it is easy to find a great sitter at any budget! CareFinder sitters are freelancers, so they are responsible for setting their own rates.
For a basic sitting, hourly rates begin at about ¥1500 an hour. Sitters with more experience watching children, raising their own and/or additional certifications and qualifications may charge a higher hourly rate. As a note, every babysitter in the CareFinder community has been thoroughly vetted and is required to have experience in childcare. You can be assured no matter the level of...
Tips for Hiring a sitter for Date Night
Fathers – do you know what you are doing for Mother’s Day coming up? You might want to book a babysitter before you book a restaurant to take out your wife. Here are some tips on how to have a relaxing date night.
1. Plan ahead
2. Special activities for kids
3. Make it simple for the sitter
Megumi Moss, Founder and CEO of CareFinder, was interviewed in Sharing Style Vol 2. She discussed using co-working space Hatch and using their childcare service to help look after her son.
https://www.ei-publishing.co.jp/magazines/detail/mook-461824/
Minato-ku Hall of Commerce and Industry wrote and article on CareFinder discussing the history of CareFinder and the service.