Archive for the ‘Hire a Nanny’ Category

Nanny Reference Questions

A list of nanny reference questions is useful when checking the references of a nanny candidate.  Following is a list of nanny reference questions to ask families who previously employed the nanny: When did the nanny care for your children? What type of care did the nanny provide? (live-in? full-time? part-time? occasional?) Was care provided by the nanny alone [...]

Care.com Coupon: 15% Off Membership

Use coupon code SUMMER15 to save 15% off any Care.com membership. Now is a great time to start your Care.com nanny or babysitter search. Find a nanny, mother’s helper or tutor for the rest of the summer or start searching now to find a fulltime or afterschool nanny for the fall. Care.com is also the best place to find [...]

I Had a Dream Nanny Named Theresa

When a family begins a nanny search, I suggest that they start by imagining their dream nanny. This is a good way to find the qualities of a nanny the family values most. I had a dream nanny named Theresa. It was 1998 and I was pregnant with my first child. Theresa was the lovely woman I dreamed up to care for my future [...]

How to Choose an Online Nanny Service

An online nanny service can help you find a qualified and reliable nanny or babysitter. There are different types of online nanny services that vary in terms of the level of service provided and fees charged. Type of Nanny Service Nanny Job Boards: The most basic type of online nanny service is a nanny job board which charges a [...]

How to Choose a Local Nanny Service

If you need to find a nanny or babysitter, a local nanny service can help.  When choosing a local nanny service, consider the following: Customer Service:  A good nanny service is responsive to the families it serves.  Place calls to several nanny agencies that serve your area.  Does a person answer the phone or are calls forwarded [...]