However, with an internal feedback system, included references and free background checks, Sittercity has superior screening process.  Another point of difference is customer support: sittercity.com  in addition to e-mail and FAQ, offers Monday to Friday phone support.

On both sites, parents pay a monthly or annual membership fee as well as a sign up fee for the monthly subscription.

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Coverage
USA
Canada
Services
Babysitters
Petsitters
Nannies
Tutors
Housekeeping
Senior Care
Special Needs
Newborn Specialist
Doulas
Personal Assistants
Personal Chefs
Additional Features
Corporate Program
Rate Calculator
Free Trial
Money Back Guarantee
Screening Process
Pre-sreened Sitters
Reviews and Ratings
References Provided
Free Background Check
Search Options
Search by ZIP Code
Search by Qualifications
Search by Required Skills
Membership Cost
Signup Fee	$39.99(only for monthly membership)	$19.99 (only for monthly membership)
Monthly Fee	$9.99	$9.99
Quarterly Fee
Annual Fee	$119.88	69.99
Customer Support
Phone
E-mail
FAQ
Visit Website	sittercity.com	care4hire.com

Registered users can:

• Post their job and get contacted by caregivers in their area
• Preview available caregivers
• Post a profile for caregivers to view detailing their needs, hours and more
• Access detailed characteristics with pictures, experience, availability and more
• Access online references and background checks

In addition to they monthly and yearly plans, they now offer 14 day free trial.

Care4hire.com has been featured on the Dr. Phil Show,  Jon & Kate Plus 8 and SUPER NANNY show!

Site Link:	www.care4hire.com
Established:	2008
Members:	Over 500,000 sitters
Regions Served:	US, CANADA
Free Trial:	YES, 14  day free trial
Services:	Using a geographic database, potential families can search for babysitters, pet sitters, tutors and personal assistance by zipcode. From that pool, they can then choose the caregiver that best meets their family’s needs from the information that the care provider has completed online when they registered.
Care Types:	babysitters / childcare housekeepers tutors pet sitters companion/ elder care personal assistance, gardeners and other miscellaneous help
Screening Process	Care4hire.com does no pre-screening on the caregivers. There is an online investigation service located on the site Access Online References and Background Check Access to sample interview questions once you are registered. Caregivers also have access to purchase background checks on themselves. They can grant you access to these as well.
Pricing:	Yearly Plan: Best Value! $79.00 Monthly Plan: $34.99 one-time payment billed for the first month, then $9.99 billed each month thereafter FREE preview: Try the service free for 2 weeks. Post your job and get contacted by caregivers in your area.
Search Options	search by zip code, then narrow by personal preferences
Extra Features:	sample interview questions sample reference form sample contract form Care4hire gift certificates!
Current Promotion :	Find the perfect babysitter free for 14 days.

In addition to they monthly and yearly plans, they now offer 14 day free trial:

• Post your job and get contacted by caregivers in your area
• Preview Available Caregivers
• Post a Profile for Caregivers to view detailing your needs, hours and more
• Access detailed characteristics with pictures, experience, availability and more
• Access Online References and Background Check

Families looking for babysitters, petsitters, elderly care, housekeepers and all providers on Care4hire can not only do a free search but also get a free trial where they can post their open job.

Sign up for a free 14 day trial!.