KnowS
Care for children, seniors and pets in your area
With KnowS, you can find caring carers in your area. Here you can discover verified helpers from your region for childcare, senior care or pet care. The assignments are flexible, fairly paid and insured by Zurich Insurance.
Popular services in childcare and education
Find childcare: babysitting, daycare, or flexible evening childcare
Find senior care: assistance with daily tasks, accompaniment to appointments, or companionship
Find pet care: dog walking, cat feeding, or care during vacations
Additional services related to care and education
In addition to childcare, senior care, and pet care, KnowS also offers support in other areas of everyday life. Our community is constantly growing, so you can always find the right help for your individual needs.
Promotional offer
Save CHF 30 on your first booking with the code KnowS30. The discount applies to your first booking through KnowS.
Advantages with KnowS
🛡️ Insured by Zurich Insurance: All bookings are automatically insured.
⭐ Real reviews: Find out how other users rate the care provided.
📍 Local & flexible: Support from your local area, whenever you need it.
Experience reports from the community
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"We found a great babysitter through KnowS who was able to step in at short notice. The request took two minutes to create and we had several offers on the same day."
Sereina Steiner from Zurich
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"My father now receives regular support for his doctor's appointments. Everything went smoothly, transparently and safely."
Urs Fischer from Bern
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"Someone lovingly looked after our cat while we were on holiday. Everything was super organised and we were able to relax and enjoy our trip."
Petra Huber from Lucerne
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about childcare
How much does care through KnowS cost?
The costs vary depending on the task, duration, and qualifications. A free ad allows you to compare several offers from your area.
How do I find the right caregiver?
You create a free request on KnowS and describe your needs. You will then receive offers from verified caregivers in your area, including reviews.
How quickly can I find care?
In many cases, you will receive responses from suitable caregivers within a few hours.
Are the jobs insured?
Yes, every booking through KnowS is automatically covered by our insurance partner.
How much does care through KnowS cost?
You determine the prices directly with the caregiver. Creating an ad is free of charge for you.
How quickly will I receive responses to my request?
Suitable helpers usually respond within a few hours.
Can I view reviews?
Yes, each caregiver has a profile with reviews of previous jobs so that you can make a confident decision.
Discover more support
In addition to childcare, you will find many other services on KnowS, from gardening and event assistance to cleaning, handyman services, and IT.
How KnowS works
Create a task
Describe the type of care you are looking for, whether it's childcare, senior care or pet care, free of charge and in just a few clicks.
Receive offers
Verified and vetted helpers in your area will send you suitable suggestions with transparent reviews.
Book & benefit
Book securely via KnowS. All jobs are automatically insured and come with genuine reviews.
👉 Over 5,000 successful jobs have already been completed via KnowS, with insurance cover and verified providers.