Thousands of parents use Nanny Parent Connection to search for a nanny or sitter each year. But did you know that we also offer our Concierge Nanny Search Service where our expert team can handle the entire search and vetting process for you?

In this article, we explain why you might want to use our Concierge Nanny Search Service, how it works, and why our service is so much more affordable than other nanny agencies ($10,000 to find a nanny? really?)

Don’t forget! Our Concierge Nanny Search Service is available to you no matter where you live in the United States.

If you would like to learn more or sign up for the Concierge Service, please click here.

 

Many children head back to school next month. Summertime can be very busy for families with camps, travel, and other activities. Nannies can play an important role in helping families ease into the school year while minimizing stress by taking things off of the family’s back to school “to do” list.

Below, we share practical steps nannies can take to help their nanny family get back to school ready.

 

Hi everyone! Staying cool through this heat wave?

Warmer weather means there are a lot of opportunities for water play. Here’s a quick refresher on water safety tips for infants, toddlers, and school age children.

If you are a family working with a nanny, make sure to share this video with your nanny so that they are up to date on how to keep your children safe when playing in or around water.

I hope you find this video useful and enjoy!

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Two of the questions we are asked most frequently are: How much does nanny care truly cost? And what hourly rate can you expect to pay your nanny?

The short answer to both is that it depends on a number of factors. Below, we walk through how much a nanny truly costs from start to finish, covering all of the expenses you will need to keep in mind, from what it costs to search for a nanny all the way through nanny appreciation.

The numbers covered here are current as of early summer 2023. If you’d like more information on nanny pay rates and other compensation, check out the most recent results of our Pay Rate Survey by clicking here.

 

Summertime is here (finally)! That means more time spent at splash parks, at the beach, playgrounds, and parks.

With all of this extra summertime fun, your regular diaper bag is not going to cut it!

Below, let’s talk about what to pack inside a summertime nanny bag. We have some great tips to ensure that you are prepared for any summertime scenario.

We hope you find this useful. See you at the playground 🙂

 

Gun safety is a serious topic, and it’s one that many nannies and families are talking about these days.

It seems that everyday, we hear about another incident of gun violence. The United States is the most heavily armed country in the world. For every 100 people in America, there are over 120 guns.

Why should you care about this as a nanny?

With such a high concentration of firearms, chances are your nanny family likely has a gun in their home. Statistics show that over 4.5 million children in the US live in a home with a loaded or unlocked firearm.

Below, we cover our tips for how to talk about guns and gun safety with your nanny family. It can be an uncomfortable topic but it is necessary these days to ensure everyone’s safety.

Pro Tip: If your nanny family has guns in the house but doesn’t keep them secure, feel free to share this website about the different types of firearm locking devices and where to purchase. 

 

Many people have certain “feelings” about a nanny bringing their own child to their nanny job. There are many families that aren’t interested in this arrangement and as a result, there are SO many fantastic nannies who struggle to find positions where they can bring their own child.

Below, we discuss the pros and cons of a nanny bringing their own child to their nanny job.

While not everyone is a fan of these types of arrangements, we have seen many families work with nannies who brought their own child along when caring for theirs, and it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved.

 

Continuing education is one of the topics nannies care about most, alongside fair pay, job security, respect and recognition, clear communication, benefits, and workplace safety.

Professional nannies want to stay on top of the latest child development research to ensure that they can successfully work with their nanny families. As a result, many providers are interested in nanny continuing education and professional development opportunities.

There are SO many positive benefits for both nannies and nanny families when they invest in these opportunities. Below, we share why continuing education matters and how families can support it.

 

Welcome back to the “Top Seven Issues Nannies Care About Most” series. We are almost at the end!

Today, let’s dive into Episode #6 where I’m going to discuss workplace safety for nannies. Workplace safety is a top concern for nannies not only to ensure that they are safe, but also that the children they are caring for are safe as well.

Let’s break this down into three sections: safety for the children, safety for the nanny, and safety around the house. Click the button below to watch and I hope you find this video useful!

Want to catch up on past episodes?

In Episode #1, we discussed fair pay. Watch that by clicking here.

In Episode #2, the topic was job security. Find that by clicking here.

In Episode #3, I went over respect and recognition. Click here to watch that.

In Episode #4, I discussed clear communication. Watch here.

In Episode #5, I talked about benefits for nannies. Watch that by clicking here.

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Benefits are one of the top issues nannies care about most when evaluating a position. Nannying is just like any other job. Nannies are professionals that expect to be treated as such, and the vast majority of nannies across America are looking for benefits in addition to their hourly rate.

Not sure what benefits to offer? We’ve got you covered. Below, we break down the benefits that are considered nanny industry standards. Parents, if you have been looking for a nanny and are disappointed with the candidates you are finding, make sure you are advertising not only an hourly rate but what benefits you are offering as well.

To check out the results of our 2023 Nanny Pay Rate Survey (which has some great information about benefits), click here.