What is Margot? | Family Services Platform

The Margot family services platform helps you easily find trusted service providers for your at-home or online needs.
You can search for childcare, psychoeducational support, family assistance, pet care, language stimulation and much more.
Each published profile is verified before being made visible: official identity, criminal background check, valid work permit and minimum experience in Canada.
This saves you time and provides a secure environment to choose the right person.
The goal is simple: to make finding family services clearer, more reliable and more human.

Why “Margot”? #

Margot means “pearl” in Greek. This name came naturally when the platform was created, even before the founder knew its etymological meaning.

This discovery confirmed the initial intuition: the service providers on Margot are literally rare gems—the reliable, caring, and qualified professionals that families are desperately seeking.

Each verified partner becomes a precious gem in Quebec’s family ecosystem. That’s why we take the time to validate each profile: because a true gem is easy to recognize.

How does this family services platform work? #

You post a request based on your needs: regular care, temporary help, at-home support, etc.
Verified providers respond with a short message and their rate.
You can view their profiles, chat through the integrated messaging system and arrange an initial meeting. Direct messaging requires a subscription.
Payments are made directly between you and the provider, with no commission or intermediary. .
The entire process takes place in a secure space, compliant with Bill 25 on the protection of personal information.

Example: you need a nanny in Montreal for three evenings a week. You post your request and receive several applications validated by the Margot team. You can also conduct your own search and communicate with profiles that interest you.

How does Margot stand out from other platforms? #

The main difference lies in the mandatory verification of all profiles.
Unlike classified ad sites (Kijiji, Facebook, SOSgarde, Babysits, Sitly, etc.) where anyone can sign up, Margot screens each application before it goes live.
This helps you avoid unpleasant surprises related to fake profiles or unverified experience.
Additionally, the platform charges no commission: payments are made directly, fairly and transparently.
Reciprocal reviews strengthen trust and the quality of exchanges between families and providers.

Who uses the Margot family services platform? #

This platform serves two main groups:

Families who need occasional or regular at-home support
Providers who offer professional services and wish to work autonomously

Families appreciate the simplicity of registration and the reliability of displayed profiles.
Providers, meanwhile, gain visibility and autonomy, without depending on an agency or giving up part of their income. The subscription requirement for messaging also filters out serious families.
Each connection is based on clear and respectful exchange, framed by common trust guidelines.

Where and when can you use Margot? #

The family services platform is accessible throughout Quebec, at any time. You can post a request or browse profiles based on your postal code.
Covered regions include Terrebonne, Longueuil, Chicoutimi and surrounding areas, Sherbrooke, Gatineau, Trois-Rivières, Terrebonne, Longueuil, Chicoutimi and surrounding areas.
Needs vary by season: back to school, summer period, or temporary replacement.
Margot adapts to these contexts by facilitating quick connections, without heavy procedures or waiting times.

What concrete advantages for you? #

100% verified profiles for your peace of mind
Secure messaging to communicate freely
0% commission, so every dollar paid goes directly to the provider
A bidirectional review system that ensures transparency and mutual respect .
In practice, you save time, protect your data and support a more equitable model.