What Today's Top Nannies Expect
No matter what the economic outlook, we have found that our most top-tier nannies are always in high demand. If you are looking to hire the BEST nanny for your family, it’s going to be important to act quickly and…
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Triggers for Giving Your Nanny a Raise
Hiring a nanny is more than just employing someone to look after your children; it's about welcoming a trusted individual into your family's daily life. From fostering your child’s growth to managing your home in your absence, nannies do a…
New Tax Rule for Paying Nannies Through Online Apps
New Tax Rule for Paying Nannies Through Online Apps Do you use apps like Venmo or Paypal to pay your nanny? As of January 1, 2022, those platforms are required to report more than $600 yearly income to the IRS.…
Is it Easier to Hire a Nanny on Your Own?
Why Hiring a Nanny on Your Own Isn't "Free" It is not uncommon for a client family to pause a Nanny search because they found someone on their own through a word of mouth referral. And it is also VERY…
National Nanny Recognition Week
Photo from The Scout Guide Austin This week kicks off National Nanny Recognition Week! If you are looking for ways to show your nanny you appreciate them, we put a list together of 10 of our favorite picks! 1. Surprise…
Household Employee Appreciation and Retention Trend: Benefits
The unemployment rate has been at or below 4% for more than a year¹, so in order to retain the most talented household staff, families should strongly consider being as competitive as corporate employers. As you approach anniversaries and…
2014 Nanny Employer Tool Kit
This month is a great time to step back and reflect on your role as a nanny employer. In this role, you are accountable to your family, your nanny, and to the government. We suggest creating an action plan with…
10 Steps to Hiring a Nanny (You won't want to skip any!)
Hiring a nanny can be a daunting process and, for many, the idea of bringing someone new into their home and leaving their kids in the sole care of someone they don’t know can be scary. It’s very important to…
The Woes of a Part-time Nanny
I began this nanny agency 18 years ago, but it took me about 16 years of that to come to the conclusion that placing part-time (10-25 hrs/week) nannies was simply not in the best interest of the family or caregivers.…
Top 10 Questions About Nannies We Get From Families (Part 1 of 2)
After being in business for over 17 years, we find that many parents have the same questions about how a nanny search/placement works. We thought it would be a good idea to compile our top 10 questions and the answers…