Manny or Nanny for a 2 year old

Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm
Children: 1 child, aged 2.
Compensation: $25/h

A family in Rancho Palos Verdes is looking for a manny or nanny for 30 hours a week. Their 2-year-old son is fun, super active, high IQ, and loves adventures! The child is in school during the mornings. The manny/nanny will need to help with school pickups, after-school adventures, and do educational activities through play.

They are looking for a candidate that is fun, goofy and brings out the silliness in their child. The candidate will help with laundry, minor cleaning up of the toys, and changing linens out once per week. This family will treat the candidate as a member of their family.

Specifics

Children: One child aged 2.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm

Ideal Candidate/duties:

Pick up children from school and take home and to activities
Be engaged with the child
Plan after school adventures and educational activities.
Light cleaning and laundry
Fun and outgoing

Qualifications:

- 2+ to 5 years of experience working with kids
- Some college, not mandatory
- COVID cautious, following recommended guidelines
- First Aid Training, CPR Training
- Reliable Vehicle

Interested in the job?

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Full Time Sherman Oaks Nanny

Location: Sherman Oaks
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Children: 1 child aged 2
Compensation: $25-26

A family is looking for a trustworthy and a go-getter nanny. The nanny will need to pick up their child from school and spend the afternoon with him. When he gets home from school he does like to take a long nap, usually 3 hours. He is also a big eater! The nanny will need to help with food prep and cooking for him.

The mom would love it if the nanny could help her with new recipes and helping with groceries. He is really energetic when he is awake, super verbal. He loves books and reading time. They are looking for a nanny that can be creative and has child development knowledge to teach him new things, he is a sponge and picks up on things quickly.

The nanny can also take him to the park while he is awake. They are looking for a nanny that can identify what needs to be done without being asked. They do have a housekeeper so the candidate will not need to do much cleaning. Just light cleaning and child’s laundry.

They are looking to pay $25-27 per hour.
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Specifics

Children: 1 child aged 2

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Ideal Candidate/duties:

Pick up child from school
Light cleaning
Child’s laundry
Cooking for the child and food prep
Child development knowledge
Comfortable with pets
Clean driving record

Qualifications:

- 2+ to 5 years of experience working with kids
- Some college, not mandatory
- COVID cautious, following recommended guidelines
- First Aid Training, CPR Training
- Reliable Vehicle

Interested in the job?

If you are NOT signed up with Los Angeles Nannies please go here to submit your resume:

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Full-Time Nanny Monday-Friday

Location: Malibu
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm Friday 3pm-11pm
Children: Two children ages 2 years old and 5 months old.
Compensation: $28-30/hr plus benefits

Recent LA family looking for a full-time nanny. The family has two children, ages 2 and 5 months old. They will have two nannies. The days the nannies work together, each nanny will watch one child. On the days where it is just one nanny, that nanny will watch both children (one day per week with both children).

They need a nanny that is professional and respects the family’s privacy. The candidate needs to be organized, detail-oriented and doesn’t need to be micromanaged. The family prefers structured play and the nanny will need to make a schedule of the children’s day-to-day activities; such as going to the museum, parks, etc. Other duties include cleaning and children’s laundry. They will have a pool at their house and the nanny will need to be a good swimmer and be comfortable swimming with the children.

The family travels often including internationally and goes to Hawaii frequently. The candidate will need to be flexible on travel and have a valid passport. They are requiring that the candidate will need to take a rapid test weekly.

Specifics

Children: Two children ages 2 years old and 5 months old.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm Friday 3pm-11pm

Ideal Candidate/duties:

- Light Cleaning
- Cooking for Children
- Children’s Laundry
- Errands
- Grocery Shopping
- Meal Prep
- Travel domestically and abroad with the family
- Planning activities
- Detail organized
- Flexible with schedule
- Respect their privacy
- Professional
- Good swimmer and comfortable swimming with children
- No personal phone use while on duty

Benefits:

$200 monthly stipend for health insurance
5 paid sick days
5 paid vacation days
Guaranteed Pay. Will be paid if the family is on vacation, traveling, etc.
Paid Holidays- Time and a half if worked (New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Nannies will be reimbursed for mileage, child expenses, travel expenses.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience working with toddlers and infants
Some college, not mandatory
COVID cautious, following recommended guidelines
First Aid Training, CPR Training
Reliable Vehicle
Must have a passport
Open to being tested for COVID
Up to date on Vaccines

Interested in the job?

If you are NOT signed up with Los Angeles Nannies please go here to submit your resume:

If you are ALREADY signed up with Los Angeles Nannies, please email us your resume at hello@losangelesnannies.com.

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Part-Time Nanny for 8 month old

Location:East LA, CA
Schedule: Tuesday + Thursday – Friday (3 days to start)
Children: 8 month old boy
Compensation: $28

We are seeking a part-time nanny that has experience with infants to watch this family’s 8-month-old. Responsibilities would include feeding, playtime, walks, light housework, assisting with sleep schedules. Both parents are artists and are looking for someone willing to engage in developmentally appropriate play-based learning activities for their child. They would love it if someone could stay long-term until their daughter reaches pre-school age or longer. One of the parents is a professor and their teaching schedule may change quarterly.

Specifics

Children: 8 month old boy

Schedule:

Tuesday-12pm-5 p.m.
Thursday- 9am-2 p.m.
Friday: 11am-4 p.m
(Possibly more hours starting in the fall)

Ideal Candidate/duties:

Professional
Has experience with infants and toddlers
Proactive
Positive
Motivated/self-starter
Trustworthy
Responsible
Dependable
Safe driver
Long term
Able to plan activities and educational activities

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of professional experience
Valid driver’s license
Reliable vehicle.
Ability and willingness to adhere to COVID safety protocols
COVID Vaccinated
CPR & First Aid certified
College education preferred, but not mandatory.

Interested in the job?

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Full-Time Nanny for 3 Children

Location: Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Schedule: Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm
Children: Three children ages 7, 5, and 1.5 years old.
Compensation: $28-$30

A wonderful return family with three children ages 7, 5, and 1.5 years old are looking for a full-time nanny in Beverly Hills.

The two older children will be in school until 3pm. The youngest will start pre-school in November. They are looking for a positive person who can keep calm when it gets busy and able to help out as a Family Assistant.

A nanny that is proactive, organized, and has experience in a similar role is encouraged to apply! You will need help with bath time, laundry, dinner prep, and organizing toys and rooms as needed. They do not have any pets. There is a lot of swim time as they have a pool, so a nanny that can swim and is comfortable swimming with children is required.

The older child loves art and chess, the middle child loves make belive, and the youngest is a happy infant who just wants to be included!!

The family travels sometimes and would love if the nanny could travel with them, but is not required.

Specifics

Children: Three children ages 7, 5, and 1.5 years old.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm

Ideal Candidate/duties:

Can swim and is comfortable swimming with children.
Travel, preferred but not required
Ideally COVID vaccinated
Proactive, Calm,
Multitasker, Positive
Light Cleaning
Cooking for Children
Family Laundry
Children’s Laundry
Driving Children
Meal Prep

Qualifications:

2+ to 5 years of experience working with kids
Some college, not mandatory
COVID cautious, following recommended guidelines
First Aid Training, CPR Training
Reliable Vehicle

Interested in the job?

If you are NOT signed up with Los Angeles Nannies please go here to submit your resume:

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Reasons You're Not Getting Hired - And What to do About it

When you’re applying for jobs, do you feel like you’re sending your resume and covering letter out into the abyss, never to be seen or heard from again? Well we’ve compiled a list of reasons why you may not be getting hired, and how to empower yourself to change that.

You're not being proactive.

Are you waiting for the perfect job and the perfect employer to just jump into your inbox? While this is the ideal, this unfortunately is not the reality. If you feel under-qualified for your next move, take an online course. We recommend these nanny courses to stay in the know. For nannies, volunteer at an after school program or local community center. LA Works has a huge database of volunteer opportunities to choose from and you can search by category. Taking classes and volunteering will spice up your resume and give you a seamless opportunity to find the next perfect family, or someone who knows one. If you’re feeling stuck, get moving! The rest will fall into place.

Your lack of passion shows.

Potential employers can feel whether or not you’re applying just to apply. If you’re excited about a job- let it show in the cover letter! Does the job description mention that the child loves dinosaurs? Mention that you’ve volunteered at the Museum of Natural History. Families don’t want to bring someone on board who’s only looking for a paycheck, they want someone who’s passionate and enthusiastic and will enrich their child’s life, right from the get-go.

“You know what they say: “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Most families love to hire people they already know, or who their current nanny recommends upon leaving. It’s important to put yourself out there by volunteering or maintaining contacts and references to increase your chances of being hired. A family would always much rather hire a nanny that was recommended to them than someone they found on the internet.”

You're not selling yourself.

Advocating for oneself does not always come naturally, but if there’s ever a time to push your worth, it’s when you’re job hunting. There’s a fine line between cocky and confident, but families want to know why you’re fit for the job. They could be looking through hundreds of resumes, so you’ll want to stand out by detailing your education, skills and experience, tailored based on their job posting. Here is a link to our template resume to help you get off to a good start.

Your resume and covering letter don’t show your value to the family.

Your resume and your covering letter are your chance to show why you are qualified for the job. Make sure they both include relevant information and key words specified in the job description. If your resume just says “Babysitter for the Jones Family”, that doesn’t give a potential family too much to go off. Mention how you managed the child’s schedule and hosted play dates. The more specific, the better. If you don’t mention key specific points about the job in your cover letter, it sends off the message to potential families that you either didn’t read the job description or didn’t take the time to specify your letter. Don’t give off the impression of being lazy or disinterested and take the time to tailor your application to each job. This will show that you’re interested and proactive!

You conveyed a sense of entitlement at the interview.

It is incredibly appropriate to advocate for yourself, and we encourage this to the highest level, however it is important to be wary of your tone and attitude while selling yourself. Arrogance and rigidity are not traits potential employers look for in a nanny. It’s one thing to have a set salary, but to demand perks right from the get-go sends a red flag to the employer. After all, if you’re demanding in the interview, what kind of role model would you be for the children once you’re taking care of them?

You’re overqualified, or underqualified!

If you send a family a detailed resume about how you were the CEO of marketing for 15 years, that shows you’re qualified for marketing, but doesn’t mean you have any idea how to take care of a child. If parents and guardians are going to entrust their child’s life to your hands, they need to see that you have experience with children. The same goes for the inverse, if you’re a long term career nanny, they may want someone who is willing to grow and learn with their family, instead of someone who may be set in their ways. This is where your cover letter comes in handy to fill in the gaps of how you may be coming off to potential employers.

You’re not connected in the industry.

You know what they say: “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Most families love to hire people they already know, or who their current nanny recommends upon leaving. It’s important to put yourself out there by volunteering or maintaining contacts and references to increase your chances of being hired. A family would always much rather hire a nanny that was recommended to them than someone they found on the internet. How can you connect to others in the nanny industry? Talk to other nannies in your area, have play dates with nannies you meet at the park or on the soccer field. Join the International Nanny Association and look out for networking events in your area.

If you’ve been job searching for a while without any luck, take a step back and look at your applications from the point of view of a potential family. Ask yourself, based on what I’ve submitted, would I let this person in my home? Based on the previous points, review what you could be doing differently and create a game plan to showcase yourself in the best possible light and get back out there. Reach out to us at Los Angeles Nannies for resume building, advice and suggestions, we’d love to help you find the right family in any way that we can.

What do you feel nannies could do to increase their chances of getting hired? Let us know below!

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How to be a live-in-nanny

There are many wonderful reasons to choose to be an at home caregiver. Live-in nannies experience many great perks like zero commute time, no-cost housing, and a unique opportunity to truly bond with a family. Yet with these benefits also come some obvious challenges. How can you navigate working from home in someone else’s home effectively and successfully? Here are some tips on how to be a great live-in nanny.

Communication

Before accepting a live-in position, it’s important for both nannies and parents to fully and effectively communicate their expectations and needs to ensure a healthy and happy work relationship. To avoid any awkwardness down the line, here are some great topics to cover that you may not even think of until you’ve already lived with your nanny family:

Toiletries: are things like toothpaste, shampoo and soap expenses your nanny family will pay for, or are you expected to purchase them yourself?
Vehicles: will you use the family car to transport the children to and from school and activities? If you already have your own car, will you be able to store it in their driveway or garage?
Guests: can you entertain friends or partners in their home?
Food: are you expected to chip in for the groceries, or are you included in the family meal plan? Are you expected to eat with the family if you are off the clock?
Spacial awareness: are their parts of the house that are off limits to you while you are not working? Are you able to watch the family TV? Are you included in their Netflix plan?

Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries!

I’ll say it louder for the people in the back: set boundaries! Your nanny family are not mind readers, so you will need to explicitly tell them what you are and are not comfortable with, and what you will need from them in order to successfully provide the best care for their children. As you are working from home (someone else’s home), the work-life balance may be difficult to manage. During your off hours, the children may come to find you and play or ask for something. Make sure that you enlist the parents as your partner in this to ensure you don’t have to be the one to discipline or ask for space from the children while you’re off the clock. It is also inevitable that the more you work in someone else’s home, the more responsibilities you may begin to take on. Keep a log of every new task you take on, if your job duties begin to greatly expand, you could be due for a raise. On the flip side, if it becomes too much, let your nanny family know that it’s taking away from your ability to care for their children. Set the boundary that you already have as much as you can handle on your plate. Check out our blog on creating healthy boundaries with your nanny family.

“It goes without saying that while you are living in your family’s home, you should continue to be a role model for the children even off the clock. Children learn from example, and they will be looking to you to teach them, even if it’s your day off. Remember to always clean up after yourself as you go along. ”

Set monthly meetings and check-ins

Like any roommate situation, it is important to keep a clear, open dialogue about how things are going. Setting up a monthly meeting can be a great opportunity for everyone to air out any grievances or make suggestions without it being awkward or one-sided. Just knowing that you will soon have an opportunity to bring something up can ease the tension in a situation. There may be many questions that come up long after you’ve already started working that you couldn’t have foreseen without having lived it. Make sure you don’t hold anything in, however, as this could lead to awkwardness or resentment and that’s the last thing you want with your employer, especially one that you live with!

Be mindful of your free time

It goes without saying that while you are living in your family’s home, you should continue to be a role model for the children even off the clock. Children learn from example, and they will be looking to you to teach them, even if it’s your day off. Remember to always clean up after yourself as you go along. If you are always putting away your dishes and cleaning up your messes, it will teach the children to do the same. Watch your language while you’re on the phone and don’t gossip about your family or the children, it’s very unlikely that your room would be soundproof and kids like to play spy as it is! While in the home, don’t engage in any illicit or inappropriate activities that the children could catch you at.

While there are obstacles to face for live-in nannies, there are also a ton of benefits. Live-in nannies have the opportunity to really make an impact on children’s lives and they don’t have a commute or housing costs. If becoming a live-in nanny is something you are interested in, reach out to us! We would love to assist you in any way that we can on your job search.

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Nannies, Families, and Love Languages

The 5 Love Languages, book by Gary Chapman, swept the nation. Couples everywhere jumped to take the test to find out what their and their partner’s love languages are. Love Languages help people better understand their own emotional needs as well as the emotional needs of their partner to better strengthen a relationship. Knowing what another person wants and needs in order to feel safe, happy and secure is essential in creating a happy and healthy relationship. This study has been primarily focused on adult romantic relationships, but there is no reason that the love language cannot apply directly to children and their nannies as well.

What are the 5 Love Languages?

According to author Gary Chapman, there are 5 Love Languages, or five ways that people communicate their love or feel love communicated to them. They are:

Acts of Service,
Words of Affirmation,
Receiving Gifts,
Quality Time,
Physical Touch.

How can I apply this to my child?

Children ask, through their actions, every day if they are seen or understood. A child acting out is a child who isn’t feeling seen or understood. Understanding your child’s love language can correct and assist with discipline. It can create a stronger bond with your child, and a child who feels loved and secure has a much easier time learning and a much higher success rate academically.

Knowing what love language your child most strongly connects with can greatly assist you in your search for a nanny and strengthen your child’s bond with their nanny should you already have one.

Where does my nanny come in?

Knowing what love language your child most strongly connects with can greatly assist you in your search for a nanny and strengthen your child’s bond with their nanny should you already have one. In searching for your next caregiver, you can ask leading questions in the interview (link to interview blog) that focus on the caregiver’s ability to connect with and provide for your child’s love language. The more your child feels seen and understood by their caregivers, the higher their self confidence and the better they do in school. Studies show that the less a child feels loved, the smaller their brains and the fewer neural pathways they have for learning.

Speaking to your child’s love language

If your child’s love language is quality time, but the way that you communicate your love is in gift giving, there can be a disconnect between you and your child. You both love each other, but your child may not recognize or understand that to you, gift giving is your expression of love. They need quality time to feel loved, secure and cared for. Instead of buying your child a gift, spend quality time with your child and encourage your nanny to do so as well. Quality time looks like active listening and engaging in the child’s interests without distractions. Once you understand how your child feels loved, you can express this to your child’s nanny so they can better assist in the child’s emotional development.

How to find out your love language

Interested in knowing what each member of your family’s love language is? Take the quiz here.

The first step towards providing for your child’s needs is to understand them. Love Languages are a wonderful way to strengthen communication with your child and create strong foundations for their developmental journey. If you have questions or comments about your child’s Love Language, or how to implement the strategy with your child’s nanny, reach out to us!

We would love to hear what your love language is and how you show and receive love!

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Nanny Red Flags to Look out for

Hiring a nanny can be a daunting, intimidating process, especially for new parents or parents who haven’t had extensive experience in the childcare industry. The interview process is a crucial time to weed out unworthy applicants, but how can one really know whether or not a candidate is right for the job? You can check out our list of questions to ask a nanny during an interview, but knowing what the right answers are can be a different story. Below are some red flags to look out for during the process.

The nanny blanks on activities

We require specific information to be present on our nannies resumes, and this includes the ages of children upon hire. This gives us an indication of the types of developmental activities each nanny is accustomed to providing based on the child’s age. However, just because they have worked with a child before doesn’t mean they were particularly present or engaging. Having worked in the childcare industry ourselves at Los Angeles Nannies, we’ve seen many nannies in story time or at the playground who spend more time on their phones or chatting with other nannies than they do caring for the children. It is important to ask specific leading questions about the types of activities they are used to participating in with their nanny children. The more specific, the better. If they cannot get specific, or they describe activities that are not age appropriate, this is a red flag as it shows they were not present enough for the child, or they were exaggerating on their resume.

The nanny avoids questions about past employers

35% of people have lied on their resumes, a scary number when considering the nature of a childcare position. The interview process is an excellent way to decipher between who is lying and who is speaking truth. Ask specific questions related to past positions on a candidate’s resume. If they trip up, avoid the topic or change the subject, that is a red flag. An additional red flag is if they refuse to give references, or avoid giving references from past childcare providers. Ask for references from the names they’ve listed on their resume, and refrain from accepting references from jobs outside of childcare. You want to know what this person is like in the home and with a child, and speaking to past employers is the best way to get to the point.

“Hiring someone to look after and spend long hours with your child can be a stressful and intimidating process. For families that have the option, hiring an agency to assist in the hiring process can be of great benefit to ensuring that your nanny is trustworthy, dependable and professional.”

They ask more questions about money and benefits than the needs of your child

A professional, caring nanny will want to know the needs, personality, and health concerns of your child. They know that they will be directly responsible for the health and safety of your child, as well as their emotional and social development, and they will want to make sure that their own personalities will be a great match. A wonderful nanny’s main priority is to create an environment for your child to succeed in. A red flag nanny will skip over the topic of your child and get straight to the pay and benefits. This is someone who is not in the industry out of a passion for seeing children grow, but for what they believe is an easy paycheck. This is a red flag.

They give conflicting information

If a nanny says one thing, then contradicts themselves later, or if they are inconsistent when talking about their resumes, this is a red flag. Either this nanny is attempting to deceive you, or they are unsure of themselves, or are trying to say what they think you want to hear. This is a red flag. A nanny should know themselves and know their work history, as it is their career and something they should take great pride in. Be wary of someone who contradicts themselves.

You do not connect with their personality

Of course some people are nervous during interviews or are shy until you get to know them, but generally interviews tell a lot about a person. Your child and family may require someone with a calming presence, but generally it is your child who is the one who needs time to open up, not your nanny. We have found that our success in placements stems from an ability to match families based on personalities, as nannies spend enough time in the home to become part of the family. If you are going to not only trust this person to the care of your child, but also have them in your home for 40 hours a week, they should be someone you get along with. Mix-matching personalities is a red flag.

Their childcare philosophy does not align with yours.

The key to bringing up a well rounded child is to expose them frequently to a diverse range of people, ideas and subjects. However, children also require consistency in the home and in parenting and disciplining techniques. A nanny can easily read in a job description that a family is looking for Montessori experience and make a note in her resume that she has it, even if she has no background on the subject. For this reason, it’s important to ask leading questions in an interview, questions that start like, “what would you do if….” If a nanny gives answers that make you uncomfortable or that differ from your own philosophy, this is a major red flag. Of course some disciplinary actions may be taught, but it is a good idea to hire a nanny who already closely mirrors your own ideals.

Hiring someone to look after and spend long hours with your child can be a stressful and intimidating process. For families that have the option, hiring an agency to assist in the hiring process can be of great benefit to ensuring that your nanny is trustworthy, dependable and professional. However, if you choose to hire on your own, it is important to look out for any red flags. At the end of the day, your intuition will be your best marker, so always go with your gut. Reach out to us with any questions or concerns, we would be more than happy to assist you in your search.

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Nanny or Babysitter?

When faced with the necessity of hiring a childcare provider, families often question whether it is a nanny they need, or a babysitter. Many families assume the positions are the same, and some underestimate the difference in job description and duties between the two. However there are a few key distinctions between a nanny and a babysitter, and understanding the differences can assist families in knowing which they need in order for their household to thrive. Labeling the need for a nanny and a babysitter also distinguishes the candidate pool based on experience, education and job duties able to be performed.

Schedule

The biggest difference between a nanny and a babysitter lies in the amount of hours worked. A nanny can be full time or part time, but maintains a consistent, set schedule. A babysitter is considered more freelance and works exclusively on an as-needed basis. If your family’s needs for a caregiver are more sporadic, chances are you’re looking for a babysitter. If you need someone every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am until 1pm, you require a nanny. Based on their schedule and pay, it is also important to note that you must pay legally.

Experience

Babysitters are considered entry-level childcare providers. While it is encouraged, it is not necessary for a babysitter to have any formal training, certifications or experience in order to practice. A nanny, however, will have worked in the industry for at least five years with paid, professional, long term experience outside of looking after family members. A nanny most likely got their start in the industry as a babysitter.

“Both nannies and babysitters, regardless of background, education or experience, have big hearts with compassionate and nurturing personalities that lend their strengths to the fostering of children.”

Education

Serious, professional career nannies often have formal training and certifications, such as Early Childhood Development credits, certifications in CPR and First Aid, and most will even have a college degree. Babysitters, on the other hand, do not have a set standard for education, as they are typically high school aged and have other priorities and ambitions outside of childcare.

Job Duties

Both nannies and babysitters are responsible for providing safe, caring and nurturing environments for the child to thrive in. However, there are differences in the level at which this care is provided. Nannies are educators, tutors, role models taking an active role in the child’s life and assisting in development in the long term. They transport to and from school, they make meals, they schedule doctor’s appointments and playdates, they monitor development and foster academic, social and emotional growth, they initiate good hygiene practices, and they oversee and engage in activities, crafts and sports. Babysitters’ duties are usually limited due to their experience and the inconsistency of their schedule. A babysitter’s duties are typically geared more towards the short term, like making dinner, engaging in play or watching movies, bathtime and putting children to sleep.

Career Goals

Another main difference between nannies and babysitters is in their long term career goals. Babysitters are usually out for a paycheck to support themselves in their other interests, but that doesn’t mean they are not excellent and nurturing caregivers. Nannies, on the other hand, have chosen the profession as a long term career and therefore put the investment in themselves as such. They are often a part of nannying communities, take childcare classes, attend conferences and seminars and put an active investment in their professional development.

Both nannies and babysitters, regardless of background, education or experience, have big hearts with compassionate and nurturing personalities that lend their strengths to the fostering of children. Whether your family’s needs require a babysitter or a nanny, reach out to us to help you in your search for your perfect caregiver.

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Full-Time Nanny for 3 Children

Specifics

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Reasons You're Not Getting Hired - And What to do About it

You're not being proactive.

Your lack of passion shows.

You're not selling yourself.

Your resume and covering letter don’t show your value to the family.

You conveyed a sense of entitlement at the interview.

You’re overqualified, or underqualified!

You’re not connected in the industry.

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How to be a live-in-nanny

Communication

Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries!

Set monthly meetings and check-ins

Be mindful of your free time

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Nannies, Families, and Love Languages

What are the 5 Love Languages?

How can I apply this to my child?

Where does my nanny come in?

Speaking to your child’s love language

How to find out your love language

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Nanny Red Flags to Look out for

The nanny blanks on activities

The nanny avoids questions about past employers

They ask more questions about money and benefits than the needs of your child

They give conflicting information

You do not connect with their personality

Their childcare philosophy does not align with yours.

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Nanny or Babysitter?

Schedule

Experience

Education

Job Duties

Career Goals

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