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Advice For Nannies
Before jumping into the world of being a nanny, it is wise to take a moment to determine if the nanny profession is right for you. Here are a few factors that nannies should consider: -Nannies must love children and genuinely enjoy being around them. -Nannies must be a calm, patient person who does not have a temper. Being around children for extended periods of time can easily become nerve rack...
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Background Check Consent Form
Never leave a nanny or any caregiver alone with a child without doing a thorough pre-employment background check. You should be able to get a national criminal and sex offender background check with social security number verification, name alias search and address history all for under $50. NannyCare.com has partnered with backgroundchecks.com to offer you these services for a mere $19.95 (except...
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Background Checks
Never leave a nanny or any caregiver alone with a child without doing a thorough pre-employment background check. You should be able to get a national criminal and sex offender background check, social security number verification, name alias search, and address history verification all for under $50. NannyCare.com has partnered with backgroundchecks.com to offer you a this check for $19.95 (excep...
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Choosing the Right Nanny Position
Accepting the right nanny position is a huge decision, since most families want or expect a year long commitment from the nanny. If you make the wrong choice, you may end up being miserable. Take a look at the following tips to properly evaluate each nanny opportunity that comes your way. Things to consider during your job search: • Do I want to work full-time or part-time and for how long? •...
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Deciding Which Type of Nanny is Right for You
There are different types of nannies. Some examples include college aged nannies, grandmother nannies, retired teachers, baby nurses, night nannies, housekeeper nannies and babysitters. It is important to decide prior to your search which type of nanny is the best fit for you and your family. Keep in mind that a college aged nanny is probably not going to be around for the long-run - whether it&...
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Definition of Nanny and Other Household Help
Nanny - A nanny is employed by a family in either a live-in or live-out basis and can be full time or part time. The function of a nanny is essentially to be responsible to care for all the children in the home in a largely unsupervised setting. Duties are typically focused on childcare and any household chores or tasks related to the children. A nanny may or may not have any formal training; ho...
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Emergency Form
It is essential that as parents you give your new nanny or caregiver important emergency information. They must be able to reach you at all times and they must know important numbers for relatives and neighbors in case of an emergency situation. They must also know doctor's names, phone numbers and addresses in case there is an accident and the child(ren) need medical care. NannyCare....
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Healthy Fun Foods
Preparing Healthy and Easy To Make After-School Snacks Let's face it, getting kids to eat healthy can be tricky. When you factor in time, it's easy to see how fast food has become a common practice in many households. With these simple and fun recipes, however, you will be able to easily make something both nutritious and delicious for the kids to enjoy in a jiff. Plus, did you know k...
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How Do I Let My Nanny Go?
Whether it's on good or bad terms, letting go of your nanny is never easy. If your nanny has done a good job and the reason you are letting them go has nothing to do with them (you lost your job, are dealing other financial issues, decided to stay home, etc) then you should always give your nanny at least 2 weeks notice. You can also help her find another job by letting others know that you...
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How Has the Economy Affected Hiring a Nanny?
It used to be most nannies were experienced professionals who had been doing it for years... but when the economy took a dive, many women became nannies solely to pay their bills. We've seen many office and admin assistants and telemarketers step into the nanny world only as a means to make ends meet. On the flip side, we've also seen many nurses and teachers who have lost their jobs t...
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Tools & Resources
Please take advantage of our free tools and resources. Our sample forms should give you a good footing in your search. There is an abundance of information here for you to use while you learn the ins and outs of the home-help industry. Our goal is to provide you with quality knowledge so that you can safely and effectively find and hire the perfect nanny, caregiver or home-helper.
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