Parting Ways
For most families, a nanny relationship is not one that will outlast the children growing up and going to school full time. If your nanny has given you valuable time and service, is there a right and wrong way to let her go? The answer is a resounding “yes”. Our advice to parents is to […]
For Nannies: Part 1 / Prepping for an Agency Interview
Put your best foot forward Making a strong first impression at your agency interview is equally as important as making a strong first impression when we send you out to meet our clients. A well-groomed appearance with business casual attire, being on time and your level of preparation immediately tell us that you are a […]
For Nannies: Part 2 / Prepping for a Parent Interview
This interview is a two-way street and will likely not include meeting the children during the first round interview. The parents would like to see if you’re a good fit for their children and lifestyle, and likewise, you’ll want to come prepared with your own questions to see if it’s a good match for you. […]
For Nannies: Becoming the Strongest Candidate Possible
If you’re a working nanny, you likely have years of great childcare experience and references already. Have you ever wondered how to continue to set your skills apart in the industry and receive the best possible personal references going forward? Communication Skills Parents are relying on you to discuss changes and issues, both positive and […]
Traveling With Your Nanny
This summer, lots of parents will hit the beach with their kids. Let’s face it, the luxury of having an extra set of hands to help with an airplane ride, feeding the kids in restaurants or a trusted sitter for parent dinner out is self-explanatory. But how do you begin to navigate inviting your nanny […]
Best Practices to Establish the Perfect Nanny Relationship
PART 1: BEST PRACTICES TO ESTABLISH THE PERFECT NANNY RELATIONSHIP You’ve used our agency to marry your expectations and needs with our pool of qualified candidates and finally hired the best fit for your family. We’ve found you your phenomenal nanny, but where do you go from here to ensure that you develop the best […]
Setting Expectations
What do you REALLY need? One of the most common complaints we hear from references we speak with is that they often wished after the fact that they had laid more initial, concrete groundwork in regards to expectations for a nanny. Many times, these were parents who had not worked with an agency and after […]
Effective Interviews for Parents
You chose to hire us to save you time and effort throughout the process of finding a quality caregiver. Once we’ve fully vetted a short list of applicants for you, the next step is for you to personally meet them face-to-face. The good news is that a great deal of the laborious work is already […]
For Nannies: Why Choose Us?
Reputation The Nanny Network is an accredited APNA agency with a track record of more than 20 years in the nanny placement business. We have a solid reputation as a leader in our industry, both with nannies and parents alike. We are a team of caring business women, focused on building relationships and earning trust, […]
Why Use an Agency?
Why Use an Agency at All? Hiring a caregiver for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not only an investment in your child and their well-being, it’s an investment in your peace of mind. There’s a reason that “you get what you pay for” is a popular phrase, […]