October 27, 2008

Nanny 911

Not Just Babysitters Childcare

Among the many things that make parents frantic, the quest for reliable childcare trumps all.

Luckily, Not Just Babysitters can give you a hand.

Founder Zee Miller’s wide network of sitters includes college and grad students (she went to NYU) who’ve been screened to within an inch of their Mary Poppins-esque lives (background and DMV checks and CPR certifications are standard).

After you pay a membership fee, Miller assesses your needs and sends appropriate candidates for short-term gigs (four hours minimum) or extended jobs.

And though 48 hours’ notice is ideal, she can swing same-day bookings for an additional cost.

So you can get back to worrying about getting Baby Einstein into preschool.

Not Just Babysitters (917-523-0065 or notjustbabysitters.com).

VOTE
Election Day 411
What: Educate kids about Election Day through games, quizzes, and more.
Why: See how they run.
When: Thru Nov. 4.
Where: Online at takeyourkids2vote.org.

HEAR (and READ)
Marlo Thomas
What: Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Free to Be You and Me with That Girl.
Why: The message remains the same.
When: Thurs., 5-7 p.m.
Where: Books of Wonder, 18 W. 18th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-989-3270).

CELEBRATE
BAMboo
What: Carnival games, dino-themed arts and crafts, and a costume contest.
Why: Dress to impress.
When: Fri., 4-7 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave., b/t Ashland Pl. & St. Felix St., Brooklyn (718-636-4100).