How should I advertise a babysitting service in this area?

Question

I know the cost of childcare is enourmous in Germany, and I am a housefrau without a job or children.

Answer 1

Besides the German side you could advertise in the Stars and Stripes, or the Military Community newspaper.

http://stripes.com/webpages.asp?id=92

Also: if you're a Military spouse you can apply on post to become a daycare-provider. I believe you would have to go through ACS.

As for the German side if you want to ad without any cost put a note in a grocery store on the "blackboard" such as Kaufland, E-Center, TeGut. You can also go to the local townhall for them to announce it on the community blackboard. Good luck!

Answer 2

I would start with your neighbors, maybe they know someone, etc.

You could also go to a kindergarten and ask around there. Babysitting usually goes by recommendation because nobody wants to give their kids to strangers.

Answer 3

If you want to do it professional, I think you have to become a "Tagesmutter" and there are some rules to follow and a test to take.