Read this as a friend's advice, not a rulebook. Everything below is something we recommend to help you make your own good decisions. Momni is a community platform — it does not check, evaluate, or endorse members, does not supervise or control any care, and makes no promise or assurance about any member or any outcome. These suggestions are not requirements and create no obligation or assurance of any kind; they are simply habits that tend to serve Momnis well. Please read our Transparency statement for the full picture of how Momni works, and always rely on your own judgment.

· For everyone in the Circle

However you meet — whether you're looking for care or offering your home — these habits help build real trust between Momnis.

We suggest you DO:

• Meet in person first, in a public place, before any care happens.
• Bring your children to that first meeting and watch how everyone feels.
• Ask plenty of questions — about routines, other children, pets, who else is home, experience, anything that matters to you.
• Ask for and actually contact references.
• Start small — a short, low-stakes first visit before a longer one.
• Share the essentials in writing: schedule, allergies, medications, emergency contacts, pediatrician.
• Keep communication inside Momni so you have a record.
• Leave an honest review afterward — your experience helps the next Momni form their own opinion.
• Trust your instincts. If something feels off, it's always okay to say no, to leave, or to end an arrangement.

We suggest you DON'T:

• Don't skip the in-person meeting, no matter how lovely someone seems online.
• Don't treat a profile, a rating, or a shared document as a substitute for your own judgment.
• Don't share home addresses, financial details, or sensitive information before you're ready.
• Don't feel pressured by urgency, guilt, or a good deal — take the time you need.
• Don't ignore a gut feeling to be polite.

· If you're a guest (looking for care)

We suggest you DO:

• Tour the home where your children will be, and notice the basics — sleep spaces, supervision, exits, pools, animals.
• Be honest and complete about your children's needs, routines, allergies, and behavior.
• Confirm the plan each time: who's caring, where, how long, who else will be present.
• Leave clear emergency contacts and written permission for care.
• Agree on payment directly with the host beforehand — Momni never handles it.
• Check in, and make pickup expectations clear.

We suggest you DON'T:

• Don't assume — ask about anything that matters to you, even if it feels awkward.
• Don't leave your children somewhere you haven't seen or with someone you haven't met.
• Don't overlook a concern because it's convenient or inexpensive.

· If you're a host (opening your home)

We suggest you DO:

• Be honest in your profile about your home, your experience, and who lives there.
• Make your space ready for the ages you welcome — secure hazards, medications, cleaning supplies, water, and stairs.
• Ask guests for allergies, medical needs, routines, and emergency contacts in writing.
• Set clear expectations: hours, how many children, your rate, pickup and drop-off.
• Keep your eyes on the children and your phone within reach.
• Say no to any arrangement that's beyond what you can responsibly manage.

We suggest you DON'T:

• Don't take on more children, or younger children, than you can attend to well.
• Don't overstate your experience or your home — honesty protects everyone.
• Don't hesitate to end an arrangement that isn't working.

· Safety, emergencies, and reporting

In an emergency, or if a child is in danger, contact your local emergency services and authorities first. Momni is a community platform, not an emergency, law-enforcement, or child-protective service, and Momni cannot intervene in an emergency on your behalf.

As a condition of being a good neighbor and a member of this community, we ask every Momni to:

• Report crimes, abuse, neglect, and any harmful or dangerous incident to your local authorities — police, emergency services, and child-protective services — promptly, and as required by the laws that apply to you. Reporting to Momni is never a substitute for reporting to the authorities.
• Know and follow the childcare laws of your own city, county, and state (or your country and local jurisdiction). Rules on adult-to-child ratios, licensing, ages, hours, mandatory reporting, and home-safety requirements vary by place and are the responsibility of each member to learn and follow.
• We strongly recommend every member become familiar with the childcare and mandatory-reporting laws that apply where they live and care for children, and arrange care in keeping with them. If you are unsure, check with your local authorities or a qualified professional.

Please note: these are recommendations to help you act responsibly — they are not legal advice and not a complete statement of your legal obligations, which depend on where you live. Following them does not transfer any responsibility to Momni or assure any outcome. Momni does not monitor, supervise, or enforce members' compliance with local law; complying with the law that applies to you is your responsibility.

· A word on reviews and reporting

Reviews are how Momnis share their honest opinions with one another. Please write them truthfully and from your own experience — and read others' reviews as exactly that: opinions, not promises. If a member behaves in a way that concerns you, you can report it from within Momni (and to your local authorities where appropriate); the community helps keep itself healthy, and Karmel reviews reports.

The heart of it: Momni widens your neighborhood so you can meet more Momnis — but the trust is yours to build, the same way you would with a friend next door. Go slow, ask questions, and trust yourself. For the full picture of how Momni works, read our Transparency statement.