Back-Up Childcare Resources
Handicare, Inc
Provides back-up care for well children in a center-based setting.
Occasional Childcare Resources
- CSC specializes in connecting families with highly qualified college student childcare providers in a safe, convenient, and reliable way.
- Sittercity - Occasional help with last minute needs, date night, and more.
- Care.com
Please note that the University of Iowa does not endorse any childcare providers, and it does not conduct any suitability, background or criminal checks of any provider in this process. It is ultimately your responsibility to evaluate the provider you select before hiring for care.
Tips for Hiring a Caregiver
General tips for hiring a babysitter or occasional caregiver:
Tips for mildly ill childcare:
Forms You Can Use When Hiring a Babysitter (Optional)