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7 Nanny Transition Tips
Ending a job is never easy. Whether it is the nanny's or the family's decision, or a mutual agreement to part ways, there are many things for nannies to take into consideration during this time of transition. To help you through this challenging and unsure time, we...
Capital Region Wedding and Event Child Care
Whether you're hosting or attending a conference, meeting, wedding, or corporate party in the Capital Region, A New England Nanny’s professional team is skilled at expertly addressing the individual child care needs of each event, allowing you and your staff the...
Download our New Brochure!
We are excited to show you the new A New England Nanny brochure! Please feel free to download it and share with anyone who needs child care, senior care, housekeeping, pet sitting, emergency backup care, hotel and event child care, or just about any other household...
When Nannies Drive the Kids: Best Practices and Laws
While some families choose to have their nanny stay in the house with the kids all day, many choose to let their nanny take their kids out, be it to the movies, a park, sports practices, or any other appointment or activity. Families need to decide how the nanny will...
Summer Child Care: Nanny or Day Camp?
While children undoubtedly look forward to being out of school for the summer, those three months off can be worrisome for parents, especially those whose schedules don't change during the summer and still need to make sure their kids are cared for. While day camps...
Our New Office is Officially Open!
We are excited to announce that we have moved our office to downtown Albany! We held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the event. Our new location will allow us to provide more personalized service to their clients and partners in the area, while continuing...
Do You Need to Pay Taxes for a Summer Nanny?
School will be out soon, and if you're going to be hiring a nanny to care for the kids during the summer, you might think that since it's only a temporary job, you don't need to worry about payroll taxes or even insurance. But those requirements may apply even if...
Another Successful National Nanny Training Day!
We've been hosting National Nanny Training Day events for more than 10 years now, and this year's was one of the very best! The Capital District Childcare Council's (CDCC) meeting space was perfect for us, and our presenters were fantastic: Charlene Therrien talked...
When Maternity Leave Ends – Easing the Transition
Whether or not you are looking forward to returning to work from your maternity leave, the transition can be quite emotional - juggling family and your career can cause stress, anxiety, and pressure. But going back to work can be manageable - follow these nine steps,...