Glossary: explanations of Charly Cares terms
Glossary: explanations of Charly Cares terms
On this page, we explain commonly used terms related to childcare and babysitting. This way, you know exactly what we mean by concepts such as babysitter, Babysitting Angels, nanny and babysitting, and how these terms are used within Charly Cares.
On this page, we explain commonly used terms related to childcare and babysitting. This way, you know exactly what we mean by concepts such as babysitter, Babysitting Angels, nanny and babysitting, and how these terms are used within Charly Cares.
Babysitter
Babysitter
A babysitter is someone who temporarily takes care of children in a family’s home. Babysitting can be occasional (for example, an evening) or recurring. Through Charly Cares, you arrange babysitting services in a safe and transparent way, with personally screened babysitters. Want to know more?
A babysitter is someone who temporarily takes care of children in a family’s home. Babysitting can be occasional (for example, an evening) or recurring. Through Charly Cares, you arrange babysitting services in a safe and transparent way, with personally screened babysitters. Want to know more?
Babysitting Angels
Babysitting Angels
Babysitting Angels are personally screened babysitters who support families with childcare through the Charly Cares platform. All Babysitting Angels complete an extensive onboarding process and have a profile with ratings and reviews from other parents in the Charly Cares app.
Babysitting Angels are personally screened babysitters who support families with childcare through the Charly Cares platform. All Babysitting Angels complete an extensive onboarding process and have a profile with ratings and reviews from other parents in the Charly Cares app.
Babysitting
Babysitting
By babysitting, we mean caring for children, for example during an evening, afternoon or a full day. This can be occasional or recurring. Through Charly Cares, you arrange personally screened babysitters for all types of babysitting moments.
By babysitting, we mean caring for children, for example during an evening, afternoon or a full day. This can be occasional or recurring. Through Charly Cares, you arrange personally screened babysitters for all types of babysitting moments.
Nanny
Nanny
A nanny is a babysitter who is structurally involved with a family, often several days a week. We also refer to this as a regular Babysitting Angel. Nannies usually provide fixed childcare moments and can become part of a family’s weekly routine.
A nanny is a babysitter who is structurally involved with a family, often several days a week. We also refer to this as a regular Babysitting Angel. Nannies usually provide fixed childcare moments and can become part of a family’s weekly routine.
Senior Care (informal elderly care)
Senior Care (informal elderly care)
Senior Care refers to informal care for older adults, such as support or companionship during daily activities or social moments. Examples include doing groceries together, playing a game, or providing extra support during a doctor’s appointment.
Senior Care refers to informal care for older adults, such as support or companionship during daily activities or social moments. Examples include doing groceries together, playing a game, or providing extra support during a doctor’s appointment.
Pet Care
Pet Care
Pet Care is care for pets, such as dogs or cats, when the owner is unavailable. Pet Care can take place at the pet’s home or at the pet sitter’s home, depending on the arrangement. We also offer bookings for dog walking services.
Pet Care is care for pets, such as dogs or cats, when the owner is unavailable. Pet Care can take place at the pet’s home or at the pet sitter’s home, depending on the arrangement. We also offer bookings for dog walking services.
Frequently asked questions about our glossary
Frequently asked questions about our glossary
What is the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?
What is the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?
A babysitter is used occasionally or at fixed moments, while a nanny is always structurally involved and works several days a week.
A babysitter is used occasionally or at fixed moments, while a nanny is always structurally involved and works several days a week.
What does Charly Cares mean by Babysitting Angels?
What does Charly Cares mean by Babysitting Angels?
Babysitting Angels are the personally screened babysitters available through the Charly Cares platform.
Babysitting Angels are the personally screened babysitters available through the Charly Cares platform.
Why does Charly Cares use different terms?
Why does Charly Cares use different terms?
Because childcare comes in different forms. We explain these terms so you can choose what best fits your situation.
Because childcare comes in different forms. We explain these terms so you can choose what best fits your situation.
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For parents
For Babysitters
Folluw us
Need help?
Check our Support page
Direct Chat
Opening hours:
Every working day: 08:30 - 17:00
Charly Cares
Gerard Doustraat 62-1
1072 VV Amsterdam
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) 97121096
2026 Charly Cares
User Agreement Babysitting Agreement Privacy Statement Home Services Regulations Babysitting Insurance cookie policy Designed by and ems
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Need help?
Check our Support page
Direct Chat
Openingstijden:
Iedere werkdag: 08:30 - 17:00
Charly Cares
Gerard Doustraat 62-1
1072 VV Amsterdam
KvK 97121096
For parents
For Babysitters
2026 Charly Cares
User Agreement Babysitting Agreement Privacy Statement Home Services Regulations Babysitting Insurance cookie policy Designed by and ems
2026 Charly Cares
User Agreement Babysitting Agreement Privacy Statement Home Services Regulations Babysitting Insurance cookie policy Designed by and ems