The 'Uber of Childcare' - The NannyPod App

NannyPod who has frequently been dubbed the ‘Uber of childcare’ is launching a $400,000 Kickstarter campaign across the USA. 

NannyPod, a technology company that built a super-fast childcare app in July 2021 is launching an expansive Kickstarter campaign. The goal is to raise awareness that it is the lowest-fee and most simple childcare app available. The funds will help NannyPod market the app to childcare providers across the country. “We will use a variety of mediums such as TikTok, SnapChat, social media influencers, PR campaigns, strategic partnerships along with traditional advertising on Google. Our mission is to help every parent access childcare, anytime and anywhere,” said Hannah Salters, VP of ECommerce. “The Kickstarter campaign rewards start out at just $20 for 3 free months to the app.” 

How does the app work? Well, moms and dads can register and make requests in under a minute. Parents pay $8 per month to make unlimited childcare requests. Paying childcare providers via the app adds a flat $2 fee on top of the total amount. Tax credits or a Dependent Care FSA help offset childcare expenses. The low fee app is the fastest way to find childcare and pick up jobs on the fly in the gig-economy. The platform is entirely free to all childcare providers and allows them to keep 100% of their earnings. By the way, there are great rewards for backers supporting the NannyPod Kickstarter campaign.

“Our goal is to simplify family life, and help childcare providers work at their convenience,” stated Kevin N. Hedges, CEO & Co-Founder. “The Kickstarter campaign has 6 reward levels for backers. The best value reward is the free lifetime subscription for $240. It’s unbeatable. We hope to help every parent on the planet access childcare in an instant. Being stranded with the kids 24/7 is challenging, and we are here to solve that. Being part of our journey via Kickstarter will help make our solution available in every city,” says Hedges. Background check badges by SafetyPIN are highly recommended for all users and clearly visible in the app. 

NannyPod’s mission is to help every single parent access childcare fast, just like Uber and Lyft helps drivers and passengers ride-share globally. 

NannyPod provides long term nanny matches and short term occasional date-night babysitters and infant care on demand, at an affordable price. Our service is convenient, safe and secure for families and our staff. Parents can request childcare instantly by using the NannyPod App or find a long term nanny through the NannyPod Boutique service. Get started with NannyPod today and find babysitters or nannies for your childcare needs!

Six Great Childcare Apps

Parenting apps to help simplify your life are all the rage these days, especially ones that provide entertainment for your kids or help you access childcare quickly when you’re in a bind. 

This blog article gives you an objective view on childcare apps, what to expect from a cost perspective and how they work. Read on to find out more…

NannyPod

Obviously we are somewhat biased when it comes to tooting our own horn about the NannyPod app. NannyPod launched its new super-fast childcare app in July 2021. It is the lowest cost childcare connectivity mobile app in the industry. It’s fast and simple to use. 

Pros: No subscription needed, low fee background checks, easy to use filters

Cons: Credit card must be added to pay childcare providers (no cash option)

Overall: 9/10

Bambino

This company is somewhat new to the industry. They’ve done a great job at creating a smooth app with lots of features, even if it looks a bit busy. A little like UrbanSitter, it connects you via friends and neighbors to childcare providers. 

Pros: Comprehensive features

Cons: A little overloaded

Overall: 8.5/10

SitterCity

SitterCity has been around for quite a while. They’re on par with Care.com from an age perspective, although somewhat behind the curve of their nemesis from a features point of view. They also do senior care and pet care.

Pros: Good all round platform, nice images

Cons: Pricey subscriptions, different apps needed

Overall: 8.5/10

Nanno

Nanno is another new provider in the childcare app space. They’re gradually building a presence, although they do have a few things to fix on their app.

Pros: Comprehensive vetting process

Cons: App seems to have a few issues at present 

Overall: 6.5/10

UrbanSitter

A nice interface for parents to find childcare, although one may argue that they could have improved a bit more over the years. They’ve branched out into senior care, pet sitters and household help.

Pros: Connects you via Facebook friends and groups

Cons: Shares your information

Overall: 8/10

Care.com

The behemoth in the industry which started out of Boston MA. They’ve branched out into pet care, elder care and even home-sitters. Definitely the most expensive platform coupled with various caveats for cancelling.

Pros: Multiple services on one platform

Cons: Expensive subscriptions and background checks

Overall: 8.5/10

Summary

We think it’s a good idea to use a few apps for the same function e.g. Uber and Lyft, or OpenTable and Resy. That way, you always have a back-up plan if one is not getting you what you need.

As a side note, NannyPod recently incorporated the most technologically advanced background check feature called SafetyPIN, that includes ongoing monitoring for a low monthly fee. Background checks are purely optional, but strongly recommended for all users so as to keep the NannyPod community a generally safer place. 

Where else can you find, book and pay for childcare in seconds, for hardly any fees? If you have some ideas or information to include in our next blog article, please email info@nannypod.com thank you.

NannyPod provides long term nanny matches and short term occasional date-night babysitters and infant care on demand, at an affordable price. Our service is convenient, safe and secure for families and our staff. Parents can request childcare instantly by using the NannyPod App or find a long term nanny through the NannyPod Boutique service. Get started with NannyPod today and find babysitters or nannies for your childcare needs!

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