Suggested Momni Conduct

A community resource from Momni, Inc. · Last updated June 11, 2026

· 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 mothers.

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 mama form her 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 she lives and cares for children, and arrange care in keeping with them. If you are unsure, check with your local authorities or a qualified professional.