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Experienced Nanny Spotlight
Finding a trusted professional to care for your children is never easy. You need someone that not only will be fun and engaging for your children, but will ultimately provide you the peace of mind a parent needs. And with many children doing remote learning, your...
Child Care Professional Spotlight
Finding a trusted professional to care for your children is never easy. You need someone that not only will be fun and engaging for your children, but will ultimately provide you the peace of mind a parent needs. And with Winter Break coming up, your child care needs...
How the Biden Administration Could Affect Families and Nannies
It's a new year, and we have a new President, which means new policies are on the way. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services takes a look at how legislation from the Biden administration could affect families and nannies. With President Biden now in the White...
How Caregivers in New York can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Cuomo recently announced that as of January 11, more groups of people were eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, including child care providers. Here are the instructions from the NYS Department of Health for caregivers in New York to get a COVID-19...
Can Nannies be Required to Get a COVID-19 Vaccination?
As coronavirus vaccinations begin to roll out across the country, you may be wondering when your nanny or other caregiver will be eligible to receive it. But what if they are unsure about getting one or simply refuse to get the shot? Can nannies be required to get a...
Professional Nanny Spotlight
Finding a trusted professional to care for your children is never easy. You need someone that not only will be fun and engaging for your children, but will ultimately provide you the peace of mind a parent needs. Well, you’re in luck – we have a wonderful,...
Here are the 2021 Minimum Wage Changes for New York
Household employers need to be aware of changes to employment laws to ensure compliance and avoid penalties and fines. Household employees, such as nannies, housekeepers, and senior care companions, must be paid at least the state minimum wage, which varies by...
How Much Should Your Nanny’s Holiday Bonus Be?
A holiday bonus is always a good way to show your family's appreciation for your nanny, and it will certainly be more meaningful this year. But how much should you give? Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services offers this advice on how to decide on your nanny's...
Help for the Holidays and Remote Learning
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our area, many schools that have either full-time in-person learning or a hybrid model have begun going to remote learning. Even if your children have been attending in-person, you may not feel comfortable continuing until the...