But how do you start off right, and make things go as smoothly as desired? 

You need to communicate, communicate, communicate.

One of the most common problems experienced between nannies and parents is the lack of clear expectations. From the very beginning of the relationship, when you first begin to interview potential nannies, you will need to be clear and concise in your expectations. From daily tasks to discipline, it’s important to be open, honest, and thorough in what you expect of your nanny.

We even asked some of our professional nannies their advice on communication with their families and here is what they said:

• They wish their bosses were super clear and honest about hours, working from home, and scheduled time off.
• They wish families understood why guaranteed hours are important to any professional nanny.
• They wish families would discuss with them exactly how they want conflicts/difficult discussions handled or how to best approach them about things that need to be addressed because every family is different in this regard.
• Above all else they want families to be clear, honest, and super detailed upfront so they can perform their jobs exactly as the family needs/desires, but they need to know those details first. (Which is sometimes hard for families to address upfront)

We are here to help you in preventing communication problems and offering you some common areas you should be aware of, even at the very first meeting with a potential nanny.

Daily Tasks- Will you expect your nanny to perform housework, cooking, playdates, and errand running?

Let your nanny know exactly what you expect done daily. And if your needs change down the road, meet with your nanny, talk with them about those needs and talk about compensation for your new needs.

They need to know exactly what to expect so they can meet those expectations but they also need clear and concise communication if things arise.

Hours Worked- Here’s some questions you should consider:

How many hours do you expect your nanny to work a week?

Will those hours be firmly set?

Or will they alter?

Will you need the nanny to be flexible?

How will you handle for scheduled time off?

Be very clear about how many hours you need your nanny to work. And remember the importance of guaranteeing your nanny a certain number of hours. This is their job and their livelihood. Respecting their time will create a healthy work environment.

Discipline/ Difficult Behaviors- How do you want your nanny to handle discipline issues that arise in children?

Consider weekly sit-down meetings without the children near. Allow the nanny opportunity to relay over any issues that have arisen that week. Let them share any new or reoccurring difficult behaviors. Relay exactly how you want those behaviors handled. Make it a time where you can connect with the nanny, so you can both be on the same page.

Above all else, you need to be clear, honest, and super detailed upfront so your nanny can perform their jobs exactly as you the family needs/desires. But your nanny will not know what those needs and desires are unless you tell them. It may be difficult, to begin with, but as with any working relationship, you need to be thorough and concise in what you need and want.

Honesty is the key. Tell the nanny if you will be super involved or if you prefer to be hands-off and let the nanny do what needs to be done.

Don’t tell your nanny what you think they want to hear. Tell them EXACTLY what the job will look like and do that from the very beginning. Remember to continuously communicate if changes need to happen.

And soon, you will be on the path to a smooth relationship with the right caregiver for your child.

Here at �����鶹 we are here to help you all along the way of interviewing and hiring the perfect nanny. We also set up a specific and curated family profile on your exact needs and only send nanny applications that match those standards which is only the best! You’ll also be able to interview the nanny candidate and get a taste of their communication skills before hiring. We are here to help you find your nanny, household manager, newborn care specialist, or private educator today. Click here for more information and get started today!

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Has the time come that you need to turn partial care of your child over to another person? No matter whether your child is a baby, toddler, or of school age, the decision is huge. You are entrusting someone else for the care of the person you love most in your life. And you want to make the right decision for your child. And that decision means finding the right person to care for your child.

But before you make your decision on who will be the best at caring for your child, you will need to attract the best person to care for your child. Before you begin your search for the perfect nanny, prepare yourself. Let us help by helping you with the top 5 ways to find the best nanny for your family.

Prepare Your Expectations

You will need to be prepared to communicate your EXCACT expectations to your potential nanny.

What tasks do you expect your nanny to complete? What specific aspects of your child’s care do you want the nanny to perform? Will they need to cook and prepare meals? Bathe your child? Help with homework/schooling? Take your child on outings and play dates? Help with the tidying of the house? How do you want the nanny to discipline or correct the child? Do you prefer specific training and skill sets? Know what you want your nanny to do daily!

Once you know what you expect, prepare.

Setting Hours and Being Flexible

You will want to know ahead of time what and how many hours you will need your nanny to work per week. Will they need to be there 8-5? Part time? Full time? Will you need them to work weekends? How about holidays? Think of all the possibilities and be realistic with your needs and the exact schedule you might need!

The majority of career nanny candidates want full-time positions with 40-50 hours a week. But they also expect to be given some flexibility for sick/personal days and ample time off when needed. Consider offering your nanny two consecutive days off per week to let them rest and recharge for the following week! If you know you will need more help certain weeks, be prepared to give ample notice to them. Or if need be, be prepared to find a babysitter on those days when your nanny needs time off. We can always help find temp nannies to fill in any days off you may need to accommodate giving your nanny some days off here and there as needed.

Prepare to Offer Competitive Pay and Great Benefits

In order to attract the best, most experienced nanny, you will need to offer a competitive compensation package. This doesn’t necessarily have to be the max salary out there, but one that shows you respect the experience, education and hard work that any career nanny will devote to your family. Know what the typical rates for nanny care in your area are and offer that or better to your potential nanny.

You will also want to offer the a solid package of benefits. These often include legal pay, paid vacation, paid sick days and paid holidays with guaranteed hours. Some families will offer to cover some or all of their nanny’s insurance costs for health and dental/vision insurance. Some will offer gym memberships, the use of a vehicle and even the use of a vacation home during time off. Another great benefit is gifting their employee frequent flier miles to let them travel during time off! Offer the best, if you want the best. We can help you customize a great package for your family and situation.

Pay Them in A Legal Manner

Let your potential nanny know you are honest and want to do right by them. DO NOT pay or offer to pay your potential nanny “under the table”. Yes, it will save you work, but it can also get you into legal trouble. Do right by your employee by offering them the benefits and legal protections of keeping books and withholding the taxes you are required to. This also allows for a more experienced, professional nanny to step into the role and often times makes for a more proactive, engaged and reliable nanny who takes her position much more seriously. They will feel like you respect them, and will perform their job better in return!

Offer Training

Great nannies will jump at the opportunity of bettering their skills. Offer to send them to workshops, and training sessions. Both of you will benefit from the extra skills learned.

Finding the perfect nanny does not have to be difficult. Just remember to prepare and communicate your expectations, set the hours, offer competitive pay and benefits, be honest, and help them grow.

And soon, you will have the nanny best suited for your family!

Oh, we can’t forget one more way you can find the best nanny! That is to use a nanny placement agency like us here at �����鶹. You are able to get an agency that has experience with over 20 years in business, a trustworthy agency that performs extensive background and reference checks, and tons of value as we choose the best candidates based on a custom family profile. You can learn more about �����鶹 here.

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“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one can take.”

No one can replace the love a mother gives and she deserves to know how much she means to her children no matter how old. Mothers day is right around the corner and we have some craft ideas for nannies to do with little ones to give moms. Hand made with love gifts mean so much to moms and are a perfect way to make her feel special. We have got the BEST mother’s day gift ideas waiting for you!

Here are 4 Craft Ideas for Young Children to Make for Mom This Year:

1) Easy Handprint Card

Make a homemade card and put the child(rens) hand-painted prints on it for mom to have a keepsake with the size of their hands in 2020. Making the hands look like a bouquet of flowers is an even better touch.

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2) Painted Mother’s Day Flower Pot

How cute would it be to have a child paint a flower pot for mom and plant a simple flower in it that they can help mom cultivate and grow with love? All you need is a small flower pot, paint, a flower, and a little potting soil. Children love to paint, so let them use their own imagination and personalize it with their own artistic flair. 

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3) DIY Mother’s Day Coffee Mug

We all know how much mom needs her coffee! If coffee is something that your family’s mom enjoys and needs, having her child(ren) make her a specialized DIY mug would be the perfect gift for her. It also would be her go-to mug for that perfect cup of coffee to help her start the day.  All you need is a white mug and glass or ceramic paint markers. 

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4) Framed Pressed Flowers

Most moms know the feeling of being outdoors with their kids and being handed little flowers (weeds in most cases). Children love handpicking those little flowers and giving them in love to their moms. Make mom’s gift special for the kids by letting them go on an outing to pick flowers for mom then press them in a picture frame to give her on Mother’s Day!

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I hope these easy and affordable crafts give you some inspiration for this year’s Mother’s Day! Don’t let the Quarantine stop you from honoring the special mom in your children’s lives. She deserves these small gestures and gifts to remember just how much she’s loved and appreciated.

Tag @allaboutnannies in your crafts if you decide to make one of these and let us see!

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And you do not want to make the wrong choice when it comes to the care of your child. The wrong choice could leave you feeling unsettled and anxious every time you leave your child. And you DO NOT want that at all.

Today I want to share with you six things that you DO NOT want to do, when hiring a nanny.

1. Do NOT hire an inexperienced nanny.

When you hire a nanny, you want her to have the experience caring for a similar aged child, and the same number of children. For instance, do you have twins? Its best in that type of situation that she has cared for twins and their special needs before.

• Do NOT neglect calling references.

�����鶹 performs lengthy phone interviews with each candidate’s references and provides a detailed report on each conversation, but we suggest you do additional reference calls to ask your own questions as well!

Calling a nanny’s references will quickly get you the facts on that nanny’s previous work experience.

Ask questions to get the facts. Such as …

“How did you come into contact with this nanny?”

“Would you hire this nanny again?”

“How many days did she call in sick, or report to work late?”

“What issues (minor ones included) came about with this nanny?”

• Do NOT be vague on your parenting methods and preferences in the interview process.

Your potential nanny needs to fully understand your preferences from the beginning.

During your interview discuss…

Housework- What do you expect your nanny to accomplish around the house. And when should she do them.

Media Usage- Are you comfortable with the nanny using the Television, computer, or phone during hours she is caring for your child? Or do you want her to only use those during specific hours during care.

Sleep training and routines- Do expect the nanny to rock or walk the baby to sleep? Or do you prefer your child to self soothe? Is there a specific way you want your children put to sleep? Do you want nanny to help with a new routine or work on sleep training or do things exactly as you already do?

Nanny’s meal arrangements- Do you provide meals for your nanny? Or will you expect her to bring her own food?

Play dates and activities- Is the nanny expected to arrange play dates? Do you want playdates in your home, or in a public setting? Do you want your child participating in story time at the library or visiting the zoo? Is the nanny okay with driving your children around? Are you okay with driving her around?

Discipline- What methods of discipline do you want implemented for your children?

• Do NOT be vague about pay.

Talk about how many days you expect of her to work a week. Talk about exactly what the schedule will be each day. How many days off she will have in a year, including sick days, and whether or not she will be paid those days.  Professional nannies will expect a standard package of benefits including paid vacation, paid sick days paid legal holidays and guaranteed hours.

Also discuss how she will be paid. Hourly? A flat rate? And how often will pay be received?

• Do NOT neglect to set up working interviews!

You should always ask the nanny to come do at least one working interview where candidates will come perform anywhere from 1-5 complete work days to watch how you take care of your children, what the normal schedule and routine will look like and how you want things done. Walk her through a typical day. Show her how you feed, change, and put the child down for naps. Then let her do those tasks the next day, with you following behind to make sure it is going well. This time will also help your baby adjust to the change and know that this person is someone they can trust.

• Do NOT interview only one person.

While it may be the right person right out the gate, don’t settle for the first person you interview. Make sure you interview multiple candidates. You want to make sure that you have candidates to compare to make the best decision! Make sure to ask the right questions of each person. We will provide you a detailed list of interview questions and what to look for in interviews! Here are some great suggestions to ask candidates:

“How long have you been a nanny?”

“How many children have you cared for at once?”

“How and why did you end your previous jobs?” 

“What activities will you do with my child during the day?”

“Do you have any certifications? CPR, childcare, etc.?”

“Is your schedule flexible?”

“How do you handle sick days?”

In conclusion, finding and deciding on a great nanny can be hard work, and it should be! This is a big decision. You are hiring someone to fill your shoes in your child’s world while you are gone, those are BIG shoes to fill!

Hire experience. Call references. Be clear on parenting methods. Be clear on pay. Do working interviews. Interview multiple candidates.

And before you know it, you will have your dream candidate. Someone matched to meet your needs, the needs of your child and who will become the newest member of your family!

If you need more tips on what not to do when hiring your perfect nanny, feel free to reach out to us here at �����鶹 and we’d be happy to assist! We specialize in long term, career nanny placements and have an amazing relationship with of some of the best nannies in the industry who have trusted us for many years. We can help you in finding placements that are the right fit, for all of your families unique needs. Click here for more information. We would love to help!

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Are you getting ready for your first interview as a potential nanny or even looking for a new position? Whether you decide to go the route of finding a position on your own, or with an agency; We can help you prepare for the big day! In this blog we will be sharing some interview etiquette and tips that are sure to help you nail the nanny position of your dreams.

Nanny Interview Etiquette and Tips To Land The Perfect Position

Interview Day Etiquette

An interview for a nanny position is no different from any other job interview. You need to be mindful of your appearance and your body language. You need to do the following:

– Do your research on the position you are interested in. Know the hours, know the area and things to do around that, have an estimate of what your commute time may be in heavy traffic, or no traffic. Take some time to think about the kids ages and what you might do with them each day, or what a typical day might look like if they hire you.

– Don’t forget your paperwork, i.e. job description, resume, specifications, and references, letters of recommendations, degrees or certifications or documents from extra training you have done.

– Dress for success. Make sure you are comfortable, professional, and feeling confident. I’d highly recommend business professional wear, or at very least business casual.

– Be punctual. You can bet that an agency is taking notes on when you arrive and if you were punctual or not. If you know you are going to be running late, send a message or a take a few minutes to call and give a heads up to the agency or the family. Something as small as being 10-15 mins late unannounced can easily lead to someone choosing another candidate over you.

– Make eye contact with each interviewer. This shows that you are engaged with the interview, confident and present with what they are asking you and in what you can bring to the table!

– Don’t give one-word answers. Let them know what you have achieved, be confident and clear. You want to be detailed in your answers without rambling on or giving just a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.

– Ask questions of the interviewer. You need to make sure the job is the right fit for you too. You are interviewing the family or agency as much as they are interviewing you. If its a family interview make sure to ask exactly what they are looking for, what they would like a typical day to look like, any extra tasks they are looking to be done and exactly what their compensation package is. If it is with an agency find out what the process is like, what to expect next, what they do to represent you and how hands on they are with the interviewing/hiring process and beyond. Agencies vary in this aspect, so make sure to ask! You want to make sure you are with an agency that will provide you as much or little support as you are looking for!

– Don’t stress and be CONFIDENT.

Interview Tips: Be Prepared for Questions

A job interview as a nanny will be filled with questions specific to that job. Some questions you can expect to hear are:

-Tell me about yourself. Focus on experience, skills, interests, and strengths related to the job.

– Why did you choose to become a nanny?

– What childcare qualifications do you have?

– What do you think is the most important aspect of a nanny job?

– What do you consider to be the qualities that children like in you?

– What did you like/ dislike in previous nanny jobs?

– What sort of activities, daily routines, foods did you prepare, etc. , with the children in your care?

– Why do you think you are well suited for this nanny position?

– What are your child rearing philosophies?

Interview Tips: Be Prepared to Ask Questions

You need to make sure this position fits well for you! So make sure you ask questions as it helps you get the answer you need and also comes across as you interested in the position as well! Some questions to ask are:

– Is there housework involved or will you only be looking after the children?

– Who is responsible for disciplining the children? What method will be used?

– What specific things should you do with the children. i.e. art projects, helping with homework, transportation, etc.

– How many hours would be required weekly?

– What would the salary be weekly? Bi-weekly?

– Will there be date night sitting on top of the weekly work hours on occasion?

– What are your holiday and vacation expectations?

-Will you be offering guaranteed hours?

-Will you be providing a car or reimbursing for gas and mileage?

If you are working with an agency, such as �����鶹, make sure you give feedback after your family interview. We are here to help and give advice. We hope this has been an encouragement to you with the proper nanny etiquette and tips to land the nanny position of your dreams!

Ready to become a nanny or find the perfect position to end your search? Check out our new openings and apply here!

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Give yourself the same care and attention that you give to others and watch yourself bloom.

Did you give too much this holiday season? And I am not talking about actual gifts. But did you give too much of yourself?

It happens. 

The holidays keep us on our toes, and we are so busy doing all the things, for all the people, except ourselves. But now it’s back to our regularly scheduled programing and we are left feeling a bit blah.

But the New Year is the perfect time to get back on track, and to start a new routine. A self-care routine, that will put life back into your days. It’s okay to take care of yourself. This can be done in many different ways.

Today I am going to share 20 Self-Care Ideas for 2020 to help you take better care of yourself, that anyone can incorporate into their daily routine. 

1. Go for a walk
2. Meditate
3. Connect with friends
4. Practice deep breathing
5. Call a friend or family member
6. Journal
7. Cook your favorite food
8. Sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea
9. Take a social media break
10. Take a nap
11. Go to a park and people watch
12. Create a positive mantra for yourself
13. Drink lots of water- water has so many benefits. I even found an interesting article that explains
14. Plan your upcoming week in a planner- grab a new planner for the new year and get busy organizing your life in your planner which will make you less stressed and more productive. I love this planner found .
15. Get creative; draw, paint, etc.
16. Challenge yourself to try something new
17. Do one thing you have been procrastinating
18. Declutter a closet or drawer
19. Write down one or a few short term and long term goals
20. Break your big goals into little ones. Tackle one at a time

I believe that self-care, begins in our mind. So let’s start this new year out with a positive attitude, and carve out time to care for our needs.

Also, if you are an Arizona mama that needs some time for your self and could benefit from a nanny whether that is part-time or full-time, check out our Families Section to learn more! We’d love to help you get some time to take care of yourself while a highly-qualified nanny helps you with the children!

I can’t wait to hear which of the 20 Self-Care Ideas for 2020 to help you take better care of yourself you will start implementing! Share with me below in the comments.

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Christmas is now just a few weeks away and you still may have some last minute gifts to get! Are you struggling with what to get for that special person in your life that watches your most prized possessions every day? I have put together five different great gift ideas for your nanny to help take the stress out of it so you can get back to enjoying the Christmas season and still show your nanny how much you appreciate all that they do to help your family.

5 Great Christmas Gifts Your Nanny 

•A �����鶹 Spa Gift Set

Who doesn’t love a beautiful set of spa gifts so you can have a relaxing moment at home and have some self-care time? Bath and Body Works are sure to have something anyone would love! To specialize it just for your nanny pick a combination of items you know she loves or will love. Put it all in a basket with a cute Christmas bow or even dress up a clear bag! 

Not the crafty type? No problem! Take advantage of the already gift boxed options provided by Bath and Body Works! You can shop .

•Gift Cards

You can never go wrong with a gift card that can be used anywhere or if you know where your nanny’s favorite places to shop and grab a cup of coffee are, even better! No matter what your nanny will surely love having some spending funds for themselves during this season or throughout the year!

•Personalized Water Bottle/ Coffee Mugs

Who does not love a cute water bottle to carry around, or if a coffee drinker, a cute mug to fuel and hydrate after chasing around and keeping up with little ones all day? There are so many cute options out there and some that you can even personalize if you want. I provided a few options for you to some small business shops to get you started! You will not want to leave an option like this until the last minute though to guarantee your gift will get to you one time.

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Getting your nanny a special piece of jewelry to show them how much you appreciate them is sure to be a hit for Christmas! There are so many options to choose from; from a simple yet beautiful pearl necklace or you can even personalize a necklace with the children’s name on it. Your nanny will surely love it and wear it for a long time! 

This beautiful “Best Nanny” necklace can be found at: Grace of Pearl Jewelry Gifts .

How about personalized name plate bar necklaces with the kids’ names or the nanny’s name? Purchase here off of .

•Tote bag

Between diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, snacks, etc. that your nanny needs to carry around for your children while out and about, getting a special bag to carry everything in is sure to be a great gift especially if it’s not your typical mom diaper bag! Get a cute canvas tote or something a little more fashionable by shopping at CafePress.

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I hope you enjoy these five gift ideas to show your nanny how much they mean to your family this Christmas! Nannies love your children and become part of your family and will appreciate feeling loved in return. Another great option for a gift for your nanny is to consider a yearly raise, holiday bonus or a bonus day off to spend with their family.

Also, if you are looking for a special nanny to add to your family then please check out our family section here or feel free reach out to us here.

Hope everyone has a stress free and joyful Merry Christmas!

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a nanny for the day? We can’t wait to share the day in the life of a professional nanny. Their routine is impressive and they still make time for the most special moments and teaching times with the children. Most nannies work daytime hours but there are also those that are live-in nannies, night nannies, or newborn care specialists that will work through the night or even in 24 hour shifts! We will be discussing day nannies that come to the family’s home during agreed-upon daytime hours.

A day in the life of a nanny involves many tasks and can be so much fun! I got a chance to interview a nanny and she gave me the scoop of her daily routine with the children she cares for: ages 3 and 7. Her schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am-4:30 pm. The mother of the family works from home in her home office but also travels a lot. The father works locally but is gone throughout the day while the nanny is there to assist.

Morning Routine

When I arrive at the family’s home at 7:30 am I immediately start the morning by getting the young boy (7 years old) ready for school. I get him up, have his clothes laid out (I do that a week in advance and have them all laid out on his chest of drawers), and get him downstairs ready to eat breakfast. I let the girl (3 years old) wake up on her own but if she’s not up by the time to leave for school, I’ll grab her out of bed and move along. I also pack the boy’s lunch and have his bookbag ready to go. We leave the house altogether in the family’s SUV (the family provides me with a vehicle to use) and drop him off at school. I then return back to the family’s home to fix the toddler’s (3-year-old girl) breakfast and start a few morning chores.

The morning chores consist of making up beds, cleaning up kids’ rooms, tidying up the playroom, unloading and loading the dishwasher, and putting in a load of the kids’ clothes in the wash.

Then we play! How fun, right? We love doing arts and crafts and will usually make something with play-doh, moon sand, or do some type of coloring or painting. Often times we will bake too! The little girl loves to make homemade brownies and cookies, which is so much fun to do. After a couple of hours of playtime, arts and crafts or baking, I finish up the laundry and start prepping for lunch.

Mid-Day Routine

After cleaning up lunch, the little girl will watch TV in the playroom for a few minutes while enjoying some milk. I then put her in her bed for a nap. During nap time, I finish up laundry and any other housework that needs to be done whether that’s laying out things for the next day or some cleaning. This is a time where I also have some free-time and can sit back and relax for a few short minutes.

Afternoon Routine

Naptime is over! The little girl is refreshed and ready to go! Now it’s time for me to grab a snack, hop in the car, and go pick up the little boy from school. After pickup around 3 pm, I usually take them to the local playground/park for them to play for about 30 minutes or we’ll go home and play ball outside. I like for them to be able to burn off a little energy and it’s a fun time I have with them! We will then return back to the house where I help the young boy with his homework and play with them some more. The mother is finished with work by 4:30 pm and relieves me so I can go home. I’ve now finished my workday and will return to my home. This is a typically day my life as a professional nanny.

The Nanny’s Perspective

I honestly love what I do. My daily routine as a nanny is apart of my everyday life now. I get to be apart of a family and help them with their two blessings. The children are very receptive of me and love when I’m there. I’ve even heard the parents say they miss me on the weekends. I love working for this family too as they allow me to take the kids to fun places and they will provide the funds to do so. We have a lot of fun going to fairs, playgrounds, indoor play arenas, movies, mall, and library. This job is rewarding and pays well too! I also love the hours as I still get the weekends off to see family and friends and have some time to relax and get ready for the next busy week!

Let Us Help You!

As you can see the daily schedule of a professional nanny looks busier than most imagine! Yet they are nurturing, caring, and lots of fun. If you are wanting to have more intentional time with your kids, need help with their care and household items, then give us a call at �����鶹 so we can help you find the perfect nanny for your family. To see more information check out our Family Section.

Also, if you are a nanny looking for that perfect family with perks like discussed, take a look at our Nannies Section and fill out an application today.

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1. Find another family wanting to share a nanny with you. Listen out & ask around if you hear of any other family that is interested in a nanny. Find another family that you feel would be a good match with and share a nanny with.  Children who are the same age or similar ages will make this easier.  Location is also important, you need to be within a reasonable distance of one another so the commute for the nanny doesn’t change too drastically.
2. Figure out a budget. Decide on an hourly rate that you can afford to pay the nanny together. Make sure you are both on the same page. For nanny share pay, you would want to take the average amount a nanny is being paid in your area and then each family pays 2/3 of that pay. Ex. the average nanny salary is $20/hr- each family pays $13.33 which then equals $26 per hour for the nanny.
3. Figure out the schedule. Consider if the nanny will be at one family’s house 100% of the time or more like 50% of the time. Come up with a schedule that best suits both families and also makes sense for the nanny
4. Interview and hire candidates. This is a great time to turn over all of this to �����鶹 as we can help you with finding the perfect candidates and take care of the screening and background check. A nanny agency can definitely help prepare you to interview the candidates as well as all of the other important things such as background checks and all of the extra paperwork to set you up for a successful placement!
5. Offer the nanny contracts and get a start date scheduled! Here at all about nannies, each family involved in the nanny share will receive a contract and be charged a placement fee. The nanny will be in contract with each individual family too.  It is a placement with each family.  Each family will have a contract with the nanny with additional documentation for the nanny share.

1. Kids get to have play buddies every day. They are able to socialize with other kids and work on socialization skills all while being in their own home with a nanny share.
2. Save money! You are not paying for the nanny alone. You split it with another family!
3. You get a higher caliber nanny for your family at a lower rate!
4. The children are still being closely supervised and receiving one-on-one attention even if there are more than 1 child.
5. Meet some incredible friends. If you are in a nanny share with another family, you will get to know one another much better and create special bonds between yourself and the children.

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Find a Nanny Placement Agency

• You need to find an agency that has a good reputation, not only with their families but among their nannies as well.  Look at how long the agency has been in business. I’d recommend going for an agency that has been in business for a while (obviously) as there are lots of agencies that come and go.

• Look at what niche or specialty the agency is involved in. Some focus on career nannies (like us) and do more long term, full time nannying and house management. Some agencies specialize in temp or part-time jobs and have a younger base of nannies.   

• Read all the reviews. Check and see if there are reviews from nannies who have been placed with them.

• Call them and ask what the placement process is like and exactly what the fees are upfront.  

• Ask them what the hiring process is like and what their replacement guarantee is.  

• Ask about the background checks.  What they include, what is required or nannies to be represented by the agency. What would disqualify a nanny from being represented? 

• Ask them if they are involved in the community and offer classes or trainings for their nannies to maintain their skill level and keep things up to date.

Know Your Expectations for the Nanny

There are some things that parents have to ask themselves before even beginning the placement of a nanny in order to find the nanny that fits their style the best.

For example these are questions that I tend to ask parents during a consultation:

• Is mom or dad a work from home parent?

• Are they hands on or do they want nanny to come in and run things? Or do they want a partner and to work with her on a plan? (And will they follow up and back up said plan when nanny isn’t there.)

• Do they want pictures and check ins through the day or do they want to go to work and focus on that and get a full report at the end of the day?

So often people think hiring a nanny is all about the nanny, but it’s almost always all about the parents. These nannies are professionals and been in so many homes, with so many parenting styles. They can adapt and perform their job. It’s really those details about the parenting style and dynamic in the home that are more important to figure out as early and clearly as possible.

Screen the Nannies

Find an agency that does this for you and makes your life easier! �����鶹 takes care of the reference checks and background checks for you.

Interview Your Candidates

After you have found the right agency, had a consultation, answered the hard questions on your expectations of the nanny and the nannies have been screened and qualified, you are ready to interview!

You definitely want to to ask the right questions to get a better idea of the candidates’ personalities, experiences, work-styles, communication styles, etc.

At �����鶹, we provide interview questions, an interview guide, helpful tips, and any follow-up or prepping that needs to be done before and after the interviews. This is all included so you are prepped and ready to interview!

Trial Run

Have a trial run for your top candidates. I’d say at least for your top two candidates. Schedule a paid, in-home trial with the candidates where you show and explain everything on the first day and the second day they put everything into practice. You’ll be able to see which nanny can perform all the requirements and if they are good fit for your children and family.

Offer the Position to your Top Candidate

How exciting! You’ve made it through all the steps (however with the right nanny agency it should be smoother and easier) and now it’s time to hire the right candidate!

I hope this has been a help on how to find the perfect nanny for your family and it makes more sense now. These steps are all so important for the process to go smoothly and efficiently.

Do you still need some more information? Check out our Families section here. We have a six-step process here at �����鶹 that makes it super easy for you to follow and find the perfect nanny. For more information and to start your family application now, head over to our Families section here. If you still have some questions and are looking to speak to us then go over to the Contact Us section of our website and fill out a quick form and we will be back with you as soon as possible.

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