Los Angeles Nannies

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LOS ANGELES, CA
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RESOURCES​​

Los Angeles Nannies makes it easy for parents to get their onto nanny payroll through our partnership with Home Work Solutions. Home Work Solutions will walk you through the process to make it as painless as possible. Below are some commonly asked questions regarding putting nannies onto payroll; click here to read more.

Schedule your free consultation today with Rachel on
1-877-899-3004 or ask us to set up an introduction. 

A FEW TOP TIPS FROM HWS

VERIFICATION OF WORK ELIGIBILITY

All U.S. employers are required to verify a candidate’s employment eligibility using Form I-9.


FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) COMPLIANCE

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records including time tracking , gross pay calculations, and detailed records of all deductions from the employee paycheck 

HEALTH INSURANCE​

You are not required to provide employee health insurance, however there are financial and retention advantages to contributing some or all of your employee’s health insurance premium. HWS is happy to discuss this with you. 

 

HWS WILL HELP YOU DO THE RIGHT THING

HWS knows that most families want to pay their household employees legally and insure that the employee receives workers compensation and unemployment insurance protections. You also want to establish a principled relationship with your employee who is caring for and interacting with precious family members. Getting the relationship started on the right footing, including complying with legal and tax formalities, helps set the tone for the relationship.

CLASSIFICATION IS THE KEY

You become a household employer when you hire an individual to perform duties and provide services under your direction in your private home. Generally, these workers are your employees, not independent contractors. Failure to properly classify the worker and make the appropriate employment tax filings and payments is considered tax fraud by the IRS. HomeWork Solutions is here to help.

IS A NANNY CONSIERED AN EMPLOYEE?

Yes, a nanny is considered an employee.

CALIFORNIA LABOR LAWS

need to know

Household employees in California are covered by both the FLSA and California IWC Wage Order 15 and are non-exempt, hourly employees, paid at no less than the minimum wage.

All personal attendants and other live in domestics are entitled to overtime calculated at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours worked over 9 in a single day or more than 45 in a defined 7 day work week. Live-out domestics are entitled to overtime for more than 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week. Double time may be required for shifts longer than 12 hours. There is NO deduction for sleep time on 24 hour shifts.

You are required to provide your California household employee a pay stub every pay period that includes hours worked, hourly pay rate, and itemization of all payroll tax deductions.

California allows you to pay your household worker daily, weekly, bi-weekly or semi-monthly, and does not permit monthly pay cycles. Pay upon involuntary separation is due immediately, and within 72 hours for resignation.

California requires household employers to carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance. This is typically an endorsement in a California homeowner’s insurance policy.

California requires that all employers provide up to 3 days of paid sick leave per year. Meal and rest breaks are mandatory, but may be taken “on duty” and paid. Please note that California household employers who DO offer paid time off must allow unused accrued hours to carryover from one year to the next.

CA requires near-immediate payment of income tax withholding upon meeting certain thresholds set by statute. Currently, an employer has 15 days to make a payment after accumulated taxes meet the state threshold. As such, HWS can only guarantee compliance through our Complete Payroll service level.

The Honest House Promise is a set of guidelines that are required for each family to agree to, which in turn creates a more cohesive, communicative and protective environment for both nanny and family. Just as our families entrust us to cultivate a safe environment for their children, we entrust our families to cultivate the same safe environment for our nannies. 
The Honest House Promise is our commitment in partnership with families to create a sustainable environment for nannies.​

Pay at least $25 per hour

For the nannies we work with, this is their career. They are experienced, have educated themselves on how to assimilate into a home environment and taken multiple child development courses.

Fair, Respectful and Safe Environment​

For the nannies we work with, this is their career. They are experienced, have educated themselves on how to assimilate into a home environment and taken multiple child development courses.

Offered 25+ hours a week

For the nannies we work with, this is their career. They are experienced, have educated themselves on how to assimilate into a home environment and taken multiple child development courses.

Legally Paid through Payroll​​

An additional layer of protection which solidifies the employer employee relationship is ensuring legal classification of employment and adhering to all State and Federal Laws. This protects both nanny and family from potential lawsuits down the line. We partner with Homework Solutions domestic payroll to handle the whole process.

Consistent Schedule / Guaranteed Hours​​

When your employee signs up for the position, they also plan on that schedule and income. We can provide employees that work with flexible schedules, but will still be assigned a minimum amount of hours per week. If you are going on vacation or unavailable for a while, we require that you pay the nanny their minimum guaranteed hours whether you need them or not. That way they can rely on their profession to be consistent.

We’ve created this resources page to offer insight into both how our agency functions and answers to a lot of questions we typically get asked. Additional resources can be found on our blog.
Trustline Logo Registered Los Angeles Nannies

Did you know it is California law that all childcare providers placed by agencies be registered with TrustLine upon hire? As most caregivers have never heard of it, we take this opportunity to educate both caregivers and families

With the knowledge and understanding that working in someone’s home is a uniquely nuanced role for both family AND nanny, Trustline exists to encourage, as best they can, a safe environment for the family by processing thorough background checks. Please see the information below. If you still have any questions, feel free to contact us directly and we will be of assistance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

It is California’s registry of in-home child care providers, tutors, in-home counselors, and child care staff at Ancillary Child Care Centers who have passed a background screening. It was created by the California Legislature in 1987 and is a powerful resource for parents hiring a nanny or baby-sitter. All caregivers listed with TrustLine have been cleared through a fingerprint check of records at the California Department of Justice. This means they have no disqualifying criminal convictions or substantiated child abuse reports in California. It is administered by the California Department of Social Services and the non-profit California Child Care Resource and Referral Network. It is endorsed by the California Academy of Pediatrics.

It is an effective tool for parents to check the backgrounds of a baby-sitter, nanny, tutors and in-home counselors to determine if an applicant has criminal convictions or substantiated child abuse reports in California. TrustLine is the only background check authorized by state law to use three databases that the general public, including private investigators and private background check companies, cannot access. These databases include the fingerprint records from the California Department of Justice’s California Criminal History System; the Child Abuse Central Index of California; and fingerprint records of the FBI Criminal History System.

 

It is easy to use for parents and providers. Applicants complete a one-page form, which requires submitting fingerprints and a one-time fee of approximately $124.00, to the Department of Social Services. If applicants pass the background check they are listed on the TrustLine database. Parents just call 1-800-822-8490 to check on the status of an applicant or receive information on how to apply. Please click on Providers: How to Register/Applications and Fees for more information.

 

TrustLine is an important tool for parents choosing a nanny or baby-sitter. Thousands of applicants who have applied to be on the TrustLine registry have been disqualified because of past criminal activity. Parents can call 1-800-822-8490 to check if a provider is listed on TrustLine or to receive more information.

TrustLine is an effective tool for parents to check the background of a baby-sitter or nanny. Thousands of applicants who apply to be on the TrustLine registry are disqualified because of criminal activity in their past. TrustLine has denied applicants with convictions such as murder, manslaughter, willful child cruelty, and kidnapping. But TrustLine is just one important tool to help you choose the best in-home caregiver for your child. Our TrustLine Tips provide additional suggestions for choosing a nanny or baby-sitter.

 

All employment agencies (nanny and baby-sitter placement agencies) are required by law to register their caregivers with TrustLine upon placement. Transport Escort Services also are required by law to register the individual(s) transporting or accompanying the minor with TrustLine. Transport Escort Services transport minors across state lines to residential facilities with permission from the minor’s parents or legal guardian. Businesses providing Ancillary Child Care Centers to customers or clients while the customers or clients shop or obtain services (i.e. health clubs and gyms) must register on TrustLine those staff members who are 18 years of age or older that work in the child care center. Child care providers who are not required to be licensed in California (baby-sitters, nannies, etc.) and who are providing child care to parents receiving a governmental child care subsidy are required by law to register with TrustLine.

TrustLine is unique. It is the only background check authorized by state law to use three databases that the general public, including private investigators and private background check companies, cannot access. These databases include fingerprint records from the California Department of Justice Criminal History System; the Child Abuse Central Index of California; and fingerprint records of the FBI Criminal History System.

 

If you have hired a nanny on your own or through an online service, please feel free to call us anytime at +1 310-818-3961 to help you conduct a background check on your nanny or to check if they are Trustline Certified.

FAMILY FAQs

FIND A NANNY
Entrusting someone into your home to look after your child is a huge responsibility that Los Angeles Nannies does not take lightly. We have a rigorous screening process in which includes two sets of applications, two rounds of interviews, multiple background checks including Trustline, and verifying candidates through multiple references.
The length of the search will depend on a variety of factors, mainly pertaining to our thorough vetting process. We are in contact with all parties involved (families, nannies, and references), and aim for a turnaround time that ranges between 2-4 weeks from start to finish.
At Los Angeles Nannies, we have a wide variety of nannies with extensive backgrounds in their specific child care track. We represent Newborn Care Specialists, ABA Nannies, tutors, travel nannies, nannies trained in RIE, bilingual nannies, nannies with special needs experience, and more.
We have the ability to customize a search specific to you and your family’s needs. Alternatively, we can defer to our large database of nannies who have been previously vetted and approved through our process, which can greatly expedite the process for a busy family in a rush to find a caregiver. Los Angeles Nannies takes all the difficult parts of finding a nanny, and makes the search both smooth and enjoyable for a family!
Los Angeles Nannies has the unique opportunity to find our candidates over multiple platforms. Many of our candidates come through referrals from satisfied nannies and families who have worked with us in the past. We also vet candidates extensively.
Yes! Los Angeles Nannies has a comprehensive hiring packet to assist families in checking off their boxes during the hiring process. Whether you are a first time caregiving employer or a seasoned veteran, our resources can supply pertinent information that may be otherwise overlooked. Our packet contains interview questions, in depth information on the importance reference checking, important tax guidance for you and your nanny, and many other relevant resources that will assist families in finding their perfect nanny.
While we are sure that through our extensive vetting process, you will have all you need to make the best decision for your family in hiring your new nanny, we do have a replacement window in case you are not fully satisfied. More information on this will be provided upon signing up with us.
Paying your nanny legally is a requisite for all of our clients, as it ensures both your family’s and your nanny’s financial safety. While it may seem inconvenient now to sign and file tax documents, it will avoid potential fines and massive headaches in the future. Additionally, should you decide to part ways with your nanny down the line, they will be able to file for unemployment. Why does this matter to you? Because if they file for unemployment without any record of you employing them, you could be audited and / or required to pay a hefty fine. The same applies for if your nanny is injured on the job. Though these occurrences may seem unlikely, paying your nanny legally is added insurance for your future with your caregiver.
At Los Angeles Nannies, we charge a retainer fee to begin a job search, and a placement fee once a nanny we have provided has been hired.
Remember that your nanny is a caregiver to your child first and foremost. Their primary responsibilities should involve the maintenance of the health, safety and wellbeing of your child. It is absolutely within your discretion to request that your nanny assists in household chores such as laundry, meal prep, tidying and errand running. It is however, paramount that the expectations of the role are made clear during the hiring process so that any added responsibilities do not interfere with the quality of support the nanny may lend as a child caregiver, and that they are reflected in the nanny’s compensation package.
A nanny is an employee just like in any other business. We believe strongly that our nannies deserve access to healthcare, paid sick leave, and annual reviews with the potential for a raise. While we at Los Angeles Nannies cannot require our families to supply any benefits to their nannies, we do gently encourage the idea that by providing any or all of these perks is an investment in your family. Additionally, our hiring packet for families details these benefits and how to provide them. Should you have any further questions about the specifics of benefits, please reach out to us.

NANNY FAQs

FIND A FAMILY
To be a Los Angeles Nanny, we require that you are at least 21 years of age, have 5+ years of relevant and paid childcare experience, have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, live in The Greater Los Angeles Area, are legally authorized to work in the United States, are fluent in English and are technologically savvy. As an agency staffing homes with professionals to care for children, our standards are extremely important and we therefore cannot be flexible on the requisites listed above.

We are based out of Los Angeles. We can not accept applications from nannies who are not currently living within The Greater Los Angeles Area.

Our process is rigorous to ensure that our clients are provided with the best childcare the industry has to offer. Should a nanny fit all of our requirements after submitting their application, we schedule an introductory video interview with our Placement Specialist. Once completed we conduct a second, more in depth interview with our CEO. We then collect and contact the applicant’s references, create a portfolio of relevant certifications, and send the candidate out to interviews and trials with families that align with what they are searching for.
Yes. We do not accept jobs from families who are unwilling or unable to pay their employees legally.
No. Los Angeles Nannies is an agency dedicated to finding you your perfect family to work for, but does not employ you. You would be employed and paid by the family with whom you agree to work with.
No. As a nanny, you are under no financial obligations to Los Angeles Nannies. We do not take a cut of your pay.
There are a number of factors that may impact who is chosen to interview for a specific role. Because the majority of our clients are looking for a nanny to start ASAP, and our candidate vetting process is extensive, it is possible that the job you’ve applied for has been filled by a nanny already setup in our system. What this means however, is that you will be ready to go for the next round of open jobs. We are fortunate to say that our jobs are extremely competitive, and our candidates extremely qualified! With that said, we offer a number of resources to assist nannies in strengthening their applications and making them more appealing in the eyes of a family.
At Los Angeles Nannies, the average pay for our nannies is a rate of $27-$28 per hour.
While caring for your family is certainly an invaluable and rich experience, we consider only paid opportunities with someone outside of your family as professional childcare experience. This applies as well to unpaid volunteering.

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