How to Find an After School Nanny
If you're looking for a nanny to take care of your children after school, you're not alone. Many parents prefer hiring a loving childcare professional in the evenings to aftercare programs. It can be tricky to find a nanny who agrees to only work a few hours a day, but nanny jobs like these can be found--if you do your homework.
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Tell your friends, family members and coworkers that you're looking for an after school nanny. Word of mouth is the best way to fill nanny jobs--and perhaps someone whose opinion you trust knows of a nanny available in the late afternoon hours.
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Consider nanny-sharing if you have a friend who only needs her nanny earlier in the day.
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Check with local colleges to see if a responsible student who only takes morning classes would be interested in a nanny job. Students in early education programs would be ideal for this position.
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Ask your children's school, previous daycare or preschool if any teacher's aids are interesting in some after-school moonlighting. If you have an evening babysitter or are happy with the childcare service at your gym, these are avenues to explore as well.
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Check with a nanny service if you have no luck with your search. Nanny services, like Nanny Poppinz, will charge a placement fee, but you'll have the peace of mind of knowing the nannies were thoroughly screened and have extensive experience. The website EnannySource.com is another option if word of mouth searches did not pan out.
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Extensively screen all nanny applicants if you do not locate them through a professional agency. Run background checks, interview them at length, have your children interact with them to make sure there is "chemistry," and check all references.
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