Questions & answers
Childcare Providers:
CAN MY CHILD ACCOMPANY ME?
No, due to a variety of safety and legality concerns, Alfie and Co does not allow children to attend or accompany you in the workplace.
WHAT CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED?
We require CPR and First Aid certifications for our childcare providers. After three months, we do provide a reimbursement with proof of purchase and completion.
WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES DO I HAVE AS A CHILDCARE PROVIDER?
Each family client is different and may have different needs and wants for their children and home. However, we work with you to ensure we find positions with responsibilities that you are comfortable upholding. Some responsibilities may include basic infant or childcare, feedings, activity planning, transportation to extracurricular outings and local events, and light housekeeping.
HOW MANY POSITIONS CAN I APPLY FOR?
Candidates are considered for all open positions until the point of becoming contracted to your perfect family match.
DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK?
Yes, all childcare providers may undergo a rigorous background screening process and the provider may be drug tested throughout their career with us.
HOW LONG OF A COMMITMENT MUST I MAKE?
Our childcare providers are typically committed to positions with us for a minimum of one year, unless offered a temporary or occasional position.
ARE FEES OWED TO OR TAKEN OUT OF MY PAY?
Yes, small percentage based fees are taken out of your pay to ensure our responsibility to your happiness and success in your career. We ensure to find positions for you and work alongside you.
CHILDCARE CLIENTs:
WHat Childcare Services do you offer?
We offer Night Nursing, Part-time and Full-time Nannying, Vacation Sitting, Travel Nannying, Occasional Sitting, Overnight Care, School/Camp Drop-off and Pick-up Care, Summer Care, and more. Contact one of our team members today to learn more about our services and how we can best help you and your family.
How much do our services cost?
Cost varies depending on each family and what services they are needing the caretaker to complete. We use our client forms as a baseline to help understand what the family is looking for as well as the family dynamic to ensure we provide you with the best caregiver possible for your family.
How long will our candidate matching process take?
Our process starts when a family submits a form via our website looking for a caretaker. We then look over the submission and contact the family directly to go over additional information as well as offer the client an opportunity to ask any additional questions. Alfie & Co. then starts providing the client with potential candidates that we feel would be the best for the family needs. When the family chooses a caregiver they are wanting to meet, we set up a meeting with the family so that the family is given a chance to ask the caregiver any questions they may have and to show the caregiver a little about their family and start introducing them to the child/children. If all goes well and the family agrees to hire the caretaker, we set up a trial week for the family and the caregiver to ensure that the placement is the best fit for not only the family but the caretaker as well. When the trial week is over and the placement is a great fit then we end the placement process for the family and they are able to then enjoy their newest caretaker.
What if the provider from alfie and co quits Or doesn’t work out?
At Alfie & Co. our goal is to ensure the family is happy with any caretaker we provide. If the family is not satisfied with the caretaker, then we work with the family to try to rectify the issues at hand.
how do payouts work?
Clients will pay Alfie & Co. directly and our team will handle payouts for our providers. We provide our clients with an invoice and the client will then send funds to Alfie & Co. directly.
Pet care clientS:
What services do you offer?
Alfie & Co. offers a variety of different pet care services to our clients such as dog walking, drop-in visits, overnight stays, boarding, and more.
Are there any breeds you do not offer care to?
We offer all of our services to all breeds and are inclusive whether your animal is big or small. Alfie & Co. will also match a care provider to your furbaby that has experience with their breed or a similar breed so we can offer quality care to your furbaby with someone who has prior knowledge.
What is your process in regards to pet care?
Alfie & Co. requires all clients to fill out a pet care form via our website that gives us more information on your pet and their needs. We then move forward and contact you for a meet and greet so we can personally meet you furbaby and give you peace of mind while they are in our care. We additionally do this to offer the chance to further explain our methods and learn how to properly care fo your pet by having the client show us where things are located and offer a chance to ask any questions they may have. All that is left after that is to provide your pet with the quality care they deserve while sending you updates on how much fun they are having with our team.
How much do our services cost?
All of our services are provided by one of our knowledgable care givers that ensure safety, quality, and reliable care for your pet. Our competitive prices cannot be beat with other pet care providers in the Savannah and surrounding areas.
-Drop-ins are $18/per drop-in and include feeding, play time, and a bathroom break
-Overnight stays are $100/night and includes endless cuddles and treats while providing around the clock care for your furbaby.
-Dog Walks are $25/walk and includes a 30 minute walk (weather depending) and waste clean-up.
-Boarding starts at $75/day and we ask that all clients provide food, crates, dog dishes, medication, and anything else your pet may need during their stay with us. (We will also do a temperament test prior to booking to ensure safety of your pet while in our care.)
What areas do you service?
Alfie & Co. offers services to all clients and furbabies in Savannah and surrounding areas up to 50 miles in any direction. We are committed to offering our clients the best care possible and have providers all over to ensure that you and your furbaby get the best of the best.
What sets you apart from other pet care providers?
Alfie & Co. are committed to offering knowledgable and experienced pet care providers. Some of our providers have worked as vet technicians, personal trainers, speciality dog training (such as Schutzund, detection, protetction, etc.), and more. We are well versed in breeds big or small with all different personalities and can provide the proper care your pet deserves. Our competitive pricing options are also reasonable and offers you a chance to book with us in any capacity.