Hiring a nanny is a big step for any family—it means welcoming someone into your home, trusting them with your children, and becoming a household employer. But with that role comes responsibility, including the potential for workers’ compensation claims if your nanny...
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7 Ways to Build Trust Between Parents and Nannies
The first question any parent should ask when hiring a nanny, for obvious reasons, is, "Can I trust this person with my children?" But that trust goes both ways, as nannies need to also trust the parents to provide a safe and supportive work environment. Our HR...
Hiring a Nanny? Why Pay Transparency is Important
.You may have heard the term "pay transparency" in recent years, as many states and cities have enacted laws requiring employers to disclose all pay-related information with current and potential employees. This information generally includes the pay scales or salary...
Nanny Filed for Unemployment? What You Need to Know
Sometimes the working relationship with your nanny has to end. She may have moved from the area, you may have fired her, or you came to a mutual decision to part ways. In any case, you may find out that your nanny has filed an unemployment insurance claim with your...
You Can Just Pay Your Nanny in Cash…Right?
Most businesses do not pay their employees in cash. So when you employ a nanny, should it be any different? Over the years, while much progress has been made in legitimizing nannying as a career, many people still see it as just "babysitting" and think paying in cash...
Meet Our April 2025 Employee of the Month
We have been providing local families with the very best caregivers since 1991, and here's another one that would love to meet your family! Stephanie, or "Aunt Stephy" as she is known to her eight nieces and nephews, has only been with our agency for a few months, but...
Planning a Move? How Your Nanny Can Help
Moving to a new home is a major life event—exciting, yes, but also stressful and chaotic, especially when young children are in the mix. Amid packing, paperwork, and logistics, one family member’s routine can’t afford to fall apart: your child’s. That’s where your...
Meet Our January 2025 Employee of the Month
We pride ourselves on providing local families with the very best caregivers, and here's one that would love to meet you! Arden Amber has been with our agency for about one year and has become a very popular caregiver with our families. She is a dedicated and reliable...
8 Tips for Handling Awkward Conversations with Your Nanny
As a family that employs a nanny, maintaining open and honest communication is essential to fostering a positive working relationship. However, certain topics can feel awkward to bring up, whether it’s about job performance, boundary setting, or a change in...