Childminder profile on Websta: what to include in Croatia

What your Websta profile should contain

A Websta profile for childminders works like a website and a booking tool in one. Parents in Croatia search for childcare by location and service type on the Websta marketplace. Your profile is where they land to learn about you and make contact.

Start with a profile photo of yourself - a clear, recent headshot. You do not need a studio photo, but it should be professional enough that parents feel comfortable entrusting their child to you. Add 3-5 photos of your childminding space: common areas where children play, outdoor space if you have it, and any learning materials or toys. Do not photograph children without written consent from their parents.

Write a short description of who you are and what you do. Keep it simple: how many children you care for, what age group, what hours you work, and what your approach to childminding is. Parents want to know if you focus on play, structured activities, outdoor time, or a mix.

Services and booking options

List the services you offer. Common options for childminders in Croatia include hourly childminding, half-day care, full-day care, after-school minding, and evening or weekend childminding. You set the services and the prices yourself.

On Websta, parents can either book directly into your calendar (if you enable online booking) or submit a quote request. Both options work for childminding. Direct booking suits parents who know their schedule and want instant confirmation. Quote requests work if you prefer to discuss terms first - for example, if you want to meet the family before agreeing, or if rates vary by situation.

If you use online booking, update your calendar in advance so parents see which time slots are available. Check the calendar regularly and confirm bookings promptly.

Languages on your profile

Publish your profile in Croatian. This reaches parents who search in their native language and signals that you are based in Croatia. If you speak English, German, or another language fluently, add a second language - many expat families in Croatia search in English, and some use German. Websta lets you add multiple languages on the same profile.

Keep descriptions clear and short in each language. Parents are searching quickly and need to understand what you offer at a glance.

How parents in Croatia find childminders

Parents search the Websta marketplace by service and location. On Websta, childminders are listed under childcare services. Parents enter their town or neighbourhood and browse profiles, or post a task describing what they need - for instance, 'after-school childminding in Split' or 'full-time childcare for a 2-year-old in Zagreb'. Providers then make offers on those tasks.

Most searches happen in major towns - Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek - but parents search across the whole country. Your profile will show up in searches for your town and the surrounding area.

What to arrange before you start

Before you advertise on Websta or take your first booking, confirm your legal status with the local authority. In Croatia, self-employed childminders must register and comply with local regulations. The requirements vary by county and local government, so contact your local centar za socijalnu skrb (social care centre) or općina (municipality) to ask what you need to do.

Key points to check: whether you need a business registration or crafts license (obrt), whether your space must meet safety and hygiene standards, what insurance is required, and whether you need to register with the tax authority. Some regions have specific rules on the number of children you can care for or qualifications you must hold.

Ask your local authority or a business advisor whether you need a first aid certificate or childcare training. Some regions recommend or require this; others do not. Get this in writing if possible.

Set up a business bank account if you do not have one. Websta pays out earnings through Stripe to your own bank account - you do not receive money through Websta itself. Stripe will need your account details and tax information.

What to write in your first hour

You do not need a polished profile to start. In your first hour, fill in the essentials so parents can find you and contact you.

Add your name, town, and a photo of yourself. Write 2-3 sentences about who you are and what ages you care for. List your main services - for example, 'weekday childminding 7am-6pm, ages 1-5'. Add your contact details so parents can reach you by phone or email.

Add a few photos of your space if you have them ready. If not, you can upload them later. Parents will see your basic profile and can ask you questions through the Websta contact form while you build out more detail.

Once your profile is live, you can add more photos, refine your description, write more about your approach, and set up online booking. You do not have to get everything perfect on day one.

Your payment and earnings

You set your own prices. Websta handles payments through Stripe. When a parent books or pays through your profile, the money goes to your own bank account - not to Websta. You manage your own invoicing and tax records, as you would for any self-employed work.