Things You'll Need:
- Printers
- Telephones
- Internet Access
- Pens And Pencils
- Spiral Notebooks
- Computers
- Word-processing Software
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Step 1
Evaluate your family situation and decide exactly what you'd want a nanny to do, then write these requirements down.
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Step 2
Contact a nanny agency, either online or over the phone. It's best to choose one that belongs to a trade association such as the International Nanny Association or the Alliance of Professional Nanny Agencies.
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Step 3
Fill out an application and pay the agency's application fee.
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Step 4
Discuss your requirements with the agency and write a job description.
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Step 5
Undergo the agency's interview process, if applicable.
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Step 6
Read all the information the agency gives you about the prospective nanny, including his or her application, references and assurances of background checks.
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Step 7
Call the references and quiz them about the nanny.
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Step 8
If possible, interview the nanny in person. Discuss all your requirements and concerns, and encourage the prospective nanny to do the same. Note how the nanny interacts with your child.
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Step 9
If you are happy with the nanny's references, application and interview, agree to hire him or her.
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Step 10
Sign a contract.
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Step 11
Pay the agency's placement fee.










Comments
cconn227 said
on 4/13/2009 However...a great agency is http://www.aplusnanniesinc.com You're paying the agency to save yourself from a ton of hassle and making mistakes by hiring an inexperienced nanny.
nelas said
on 4/4/2009 What's a nanny? Just kidding here. My wife has decided to stay home for our kids instead of hiring a nanny. I agree with her but for kind of different reasons. Her reason is just plainly not trusting anyone with our kids. My reason is that I feel like my kids would rather spend more time with their mother. I loved having my mom at home when I was a kid, no nanny could ever replace her. Sure, it's tougher financially with only me employed but It's all for the good.
happynanna said
on 1/14/2009 If you don't want to pay try something like craigslist. A bit of a pain to use to find a nanny but its free. A more powerful nanny search site that is 100% FREE is www.freenanny.net - You can contact nannies and babysitters for free. It is also free for nannies and babysitters to join as well.
thenannysden said
on 8/21/2008 An agency does minimize the work that goes into finding a nanny and nannies who usually use agencies sometimes expect to be paid more...but I went through craigslist and found the perfect family!!!
SFOtraveller said
on 7/30/2008 I've been researching finding a nanny for my child and I'm pregnant with my second - A good guide I found to considering a nanny v au pair (v babysitters)
hope this help you out:
http://www.halogenguides.com/family/guide/the-nanny-quest