They say it takes a village...
In years gone by there was a real sense of community in raising a family where mothers helped each other in a close knit family like network.
Today that network consists of the parents, nursery, a child-minder or nanny and the occasional babysitter. This can cost up to £14,000 per child per year for full time and £7,000 per child per year for part-time childcare in the UK.
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But this is all changing.
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Childcare Swaps wants to empower mums by giving them the opportunity to engage in free reciprocal childcare through the app.
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Mums can connect with each other. Create time for professional and personal endeavours. Save money, and grow a loving community around their children.
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Mission
When a group of like minded individuals come together for the benefit and wellbeing of themselves, their kids, families and communities as a whole, then truly amazing things are going to happen.
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Childcare Swaps was created to empower mums (and families) to have:
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More financial freedom
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Playmates for their children
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More flexibility
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That sense of community
Our Vision
EMPOWER
CONNECT
GROW
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Trust
Safety and peace of mind are of paramount importance when it comes to childcare. As such Childcare Swaps follows the guidance set out by Ofsted.
During onboarding, we ask mothers to complete an enhanced DBS check, an online First Aid course and an online safeguarding course.
With Childcare Swaps you have comfort of knowing that all mums you swap with are as safe and trustworthy as a nanny.
More information on the Ofsted guidelines can be found on the following link.
https://intercom.help/korukids/en/articles/3787999-is-it-legal-to-have-reciprocal-childcare-arrangements
More time with
child(ren)
Childcare Swaps is about empowering mums to keep their hard earned money while knowing their children are in a safe, nurturing environment that can create loving bonds that could last a life time!
It's about taking back the control into your hands! Less stressed mums mean happier kids and more positive times together!
When you are more financially secure, you have more options and can spend more positive quality time with your children.
Childcare Swaps is about enabling your children to be in an environment where they can socialise with others and you get to be a part of it.
More freedom
A report by Pew Research Center revealed that among working mothers, just 21% say full-time work is ideal for them. Six in ten say part-time work would be ideal!
Perhaps you are working full time but actually would prefer to reduce you hours and work part-time but with childcare and/or nanny costs, it just doesn't make financial sense.
That's where Childcare Swaps can help you get matched with other mums that perhaps work alternate hours from you. You can have the financial freedom you have always dreamed of to work part time and not outsource any kind of childcare!
Want to find a community where you can get a trusted babysitter at the weekend with no cost? This is the community for you!
Typical
Scenarios
Mum: Beth
Child: daughter Age 5
Preferred Frequency: Regular Weekly Swaps
Mum: Samantha
Child: daughter Age 6
Preferred Frequency: Regular Weekly Swaps
They are within each others preferred radius.
Beth and Samantha could match on the Childcare Swaps app, meet up, come to an arrangement and never pay any childcare what so ever!
More
Examples
Mum: Anna
Child: son age 3, daughter age 6
Preferred Frequency: Open to Connecting & Discussing
Anna is
*looking after her kids full time
*wants time to work on her online business
Mum: Rochelle
Child: son age 2, daughter age 5
Preferred Frequency: Open to Connecting & Discussing
Rochelle is both starting a course and wanting time to get back into fitness.
Rochelle and Anna could match and make arrangements for their childcare swaps. They would then have the freedom and flexibility they were wanting without the cost of childcare.
Further
Examples
Mum: Sandra
Children: 2 sons age 8 + 9
Preferred Frequency: Weekend Swap
Mum: Zahira
Children: 2 sons age 6 + 10
Preferred Frequency: Weekend Swap
They are within each others preferred radius.
Sandra and Zahira could match and arrange weekend swaps, thereby never having to pay for babysitters for an evening out.
The scenarios are endless! If this sounds like something you may benefit from then you will want the Childcare Swaps app!
Playmates for your children
Regardless of how many children you have, there can never be too many playmates!
You might have a single child who doesn’t have any playmates after school, why not solve this by looking after someone else’s child?
Perhaps you have two children who argue a lot, having another child or 2 can really change the dynamic and make the day more enjoyable for them and more peaceful for you!
With Childcare Swaps you can broaden your child’s friendship group and ensure they are socialising in a safe and stimulating environment.
Community
Where’s my village?!
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It can be challenging for mums, especially for those in a new city or far from family and friends. Childcare Swaps will give you the opportunity to find your village through community.
There are many other mums going through a similar situation and we want to help connect you!
Save thousands per year!
The average family spends £14,000 a year on child care, with the UK median annual salary £31,285, it’s clear to see that childcare is a significant cost!
Childcare Swaps is a much needed revolution in the childcare industry and can literally save you thousands a year!
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More information on childcare costs can be found here: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/becoming-a-parent/childcare-costs
Here’s how it works...
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Download and sign up on the Childcare Swaps app.
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Create a profile and set filter preferences​
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Undergo background and safety measures
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Get connected with other mums on the app, then set up a time and place to meet in public.
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If you're both on board, set up a test Childcare Swap with your children.
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If the Swap goes well, organize future dates
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Enjoy your newfound freedom and disposable income
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Be a part of the online community