{"id":3913,"date":"2026-05-19T21:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T21:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/?page_id=3913"},"modified":"2026-06-01T20:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:20:27","slug":"start-here-if-you-are-a-first-time-parent-in-houston-hiring-a-nanny","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/start-here-if-you-are-a-first-time-parent-in-houston-hiring-a-nanny\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Your Houston Infant Nanny: A First-Time Parent\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Finding Your Houston Infant Nanny: A First-Time Parent\u2019s Guide<\/h1>\n<p>Welcome to your central resource for hiring a professional Houston infant nanny. Navigating the nanny world for the first time often feels overwhelming, but this hub delivers the practical advice and answers you need to make decisions and feel secure. <\/p>\n<h3>Get started with the Basics:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/find-houston-nannies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nanny Hiring Information<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: An overview of our hiring process for a Houston Infant Nanny. This includes the process, screening, pricing, and more! Mom&#8217;s Best Friend sets the highest standards for every nanny. Before you ever interview an applicant, we verify their past references, run comprehensive background checks, and confirm their infant CPR certifications. You can rest easy and enjoy these first precious months with your baby.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/nanny-screening-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do It Yourself Nanny Hiring<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: When a full search is cost-prohibitive, many families use these services to screen a Houston Infant Nanny that they hire on their own. We offer either a la carte background checks, or a full screening package.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/client-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start a Client Profile<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: We would love to know what is important to your family! Complete this short form to give us the basic details about your schedule, your family, and the qualities you are seeking.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/moms-best-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nanny Taxes<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: All Houston infant nannies must be paid legally. According to the IRS, as a household employer, you must pay nannies as a W2 employee. Our partners at GTM can help you navigate this process!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2023\/11\/17\/abcs-of-being-a-rookie-nanny-employer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ABCs of Being a Rookie Nanny Employer<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: This blog is a great overview of what to expect as a first-time nanny employer, from the nanny sourcing to the interviewing and hiring process, and concluding with our guarantee policy.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/family-frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nanny Employer FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: Answers to the most common family questions starting with the search, moving into the hiring, and finally, the placement.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/05\/09\/introducing-the-modern-nanny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a modern nanny?<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: A nanny is nothing like a babysitters of years past. This article describes the intentionality and expertise behind an excellent Mom&#8217;s Best Friend Houston infant nanny.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2025\/01\/01\/the-truth-about-hiring-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nanny agency myths<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: Some common misconceptions are explained, such as \u201cAgencies are too expensive.\u201d, \u201cIt is easier and faster to hire on my own.\u201d, \u201cAn agency guarantees a perfect nanny.\u201d, \u201cNannies placed through agencies are inflexible.\u201d, and \u201cI can skip the legal employment requirements if I hire independently.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/areas-served\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Do you serve my area?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: Before you get started, let&#8217;s make sure we can be successful with your neighborhood!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Do I want a nanny?<\/h3>\n<p>Have you done your research to decide whether you want a Houston infant nanny? These articles provide some direction to make sure the nanny route is right for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2025\/08\/08\/choosing-between-daycare-and-a-nanny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choosing between daycare and a nanny<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/02\/29\/hiring-a-nanny-can-help-your-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Hiring a nanny can help your career<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2026\/02\/05\/the-long-game-why-childcare-is-worth-the-investment-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The long game: why childcare is worth the investment now<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2025\/10\/08\/what-can-and-cant-my-nanny-do-for-my-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What can and can&#8217;t a nanny do for my family?<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How do I know what type of nanny I want?<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have made a decision, it&#8217;s important to zero in on what type of Houston infant nanny will be right for your family. Hint: it&#8217;s not always what you think! Here are some blog articles to explore your needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/06\/18\/matching-nanny-qualities-to-your-childs-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matching nanny qualities to your child&#8217;s age<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/04\/11\/understanding-modern-parenting-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What is my parenting style?<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/09\/05\/the-secrets-of-a-perfect-nanny-match\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Secrets of a perfect nanny match<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2026\/04\/08\/why-great-resumes-can-be-deceiving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Why great resumes can be deceiving<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2025\/05\/02\/what-todays-top-nannies-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What today&#8217;s top nannies expect<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nanny Employer Resources:<\/h3>\n<p>Our most popular blog topics for Nanny Employers are below. Reading these ahead of time will set you up to avoid some of the most common pitfalls that Houston infant nanny employers fall into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2026\/03\/05\/tips-for-work-from-home-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Tips for work-from-home parents<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2025\/06\/05\/building-a-true-partnership-with-your-nanny\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Building a true partnership with your nanny<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/are-you-the-best-nanny-boss-take-the-self-evaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What it means to be a great nanny boss<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/06\/03\/communication-strategies-for-nanny-employers\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Communication strategies for nanny employers<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/creating-healthy-boundaries-in-your-home-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Creating healthy boundaries<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2025\/07\/05\/no-drama-nanny-feedback-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>No drama nanny feedback tips<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2023\/10\/10\/guaranteed-nanny-hours-nanny-duties-when-you-are-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to use my nanny&#8217;s guaranteed hours when I am away<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/05\/02\/your-untapped-benefit-sitter-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sitter services<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/blog\/2024\/04\/03\/navigating-travel-with-your-nanny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Navigating travel with your nanny<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding Your Houston Infant Nanny: A First-Time Parent\u2019s Guide Welcome to your central resource for hiring a professional Houston infant nanny. Navigating the nanny world for the first time often feels overwhelming, but this hub delivers the practical advice and answers you need to make decisions and feel secure. Get started with the Basics: Nanny [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3913","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3913"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3913\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}