Monthly Archives: January 2026

Childcare

What Is FSA and How Can It Be Used for Childcare?

Did you know you can get reimbursed for your BFC membership and the BFC nanny placement fees under your FSA (Sometimes called a Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP))?

Ask your employer if they offer FSA. If they do, ask for the form to fill in. Email the completed form to BFC and we will sign, attach a letter and invoice with the amount. Then you will need to submit the completed paperwork back to your employer. That’s it!

What is a FSA?

Some U.S. employers offer their employees a flexible spending account (FSA) or sometimes known as a Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP). This is an employer-sponsored plan that allows you to set aside a portion of your income on a pre-tax basis and then use that money to pay for eligible, employment-related dependent care expenses incurred for a qualifying individual. 

What is the advantage of participating in a dependent care FSA?

Your contributions to these accounts are tax-free, saving you money on federal, state income taxes and Social Security taxes. These FSAs can help you save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses such as childcare.

Ask your employer how much they will reimburse towards your FSA before you begin. Ask if there is a use it or lose it policy. Many FSA expire by the end of the year, even more reason to use those funds now towards childcare! BFC does not guarantee reimbursements, all reimbursements are determined by an employer.

Dependent Care FSA Information

Looking to hire a babysitter or nanny for your family? Do you have friends that you want to refer who love children and want to be a sitter or nanny? Learn why Bell Family is the best childcare agency in the business, with childcare providers available across the U.S. (on-demand service available in the Tri-state & Dallas areas). Contact us today!

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Working Alongside a Work-from-Home Parent

Caring for a child while parents work from home can feel a little tricky—for sitters and kids alike. From unexpected drop-ins to blurred boundaries, it’s a dynamic many caregivers are navigating more than ever. In this post, we’re sharing simple, practical guidance to help you confidently support children while maintaining a smooth, respectful rhythm with work-from-home parents.

Sometimes the parent will have downtime during the day and want to spend time with their child, and that’s okay. However, it’s important that you set clear boundaries with the parent at the start of the day so you know exactly when you should step in and when to let the child be with the parent.

If the child and parent spend time with each other during the day, make sure you stay engaged and helpful during that time. Talk with the parent at the beginning of the day and ask if there is anything that needs to be done around the house during downtime. Here are some great ideas on how to be helpful around the house during downtime:

  • – Tidy up the child’s room, toys or books
  • – Offer to fold the family laundry or do the dishes
  • – Chat with the parent
  • – (Last resort) Read a book

It’s important that you never resort to being on your phone when the child is awake. This shows that you are disengaged and not there to support and care for the child, which will likely lead to you not being asked to come back.

Looking to hire a babysitter or nanny for your family? Do you have friends that you want to refer who love children and want to be a sitter or nanny? Learn why Bell Family is the best childcare agency in the business, with childcare providers available across the U.S. (on-demand service available in the Tri-state & Dallas areas). Contact us today!