BACKUP CARE

The Backup Care (BUC) program provides in-home childcare to familiies whose regular care arrangements are unavailable. Care for Business, a subsidiary of Care.com, is an employee benefit for many companies in the Chicagoland area.  North Shore Nannies staffs these requests as a subcontractor of Care for Business. They are on-call, short-term assignments and run anywhere from one day to two weeks, usually from 7-10 hours per day. They are normally with young children, 0-5 years.

Nannies who work successfully as BUC providers are able to respond to requests quickly and are flexible to work in the city or the suburbs. You can work as much or as little as you like, so these jobs are great for anyone who needs flexibilty. They can also help support nannies while who are searching for the best fit in a permanent job.

We are always in need of great caregivers to help staff BUC requests. If you’re interested, please reach out to Kathy for more information.

Each family I’ve visited has been different than the last, and I feel my perspective of childcare widening each time. Teaching and watching children gain understanding is so fulfilling, and I get to see it happen over and over again where they feel most comfortable. I consider it a privilege to participate in these foundational stages of growth, even just for a few hours.”

— Kelly H. Backup Care provider since 2021