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FAQs
What
are the different terms used to describe childcare?
A
variety of terms are used for people who work in the home.
Listed below are the definitions used by the International
Nanny Association to describe various in-home, child care
jobs.
Babysitter
Provides
supervisory, custodial care of children on an irregular
full-time or part-time basis. No special training or background
experience is expected.
Au
Pair (Foreign)
Foreign
national residing in the United States for up to a year
to experience American culture. Lives as part of the host
family and receives a small stipend in exchange for babysitting
and helping with housework. May or may not have previous
childcare experience.
Parent/Mother's
Helper
Lives
in the home or out and works for a family to provide full-time
childcare and domestic help for families in which one parent
is home most of the time. May be left in charge of the children
for brief periods of time. May or may not have previous
childcare experience.
Nanny
Employed
by the family on either a live-in or live-out basis to undertake
all tasks
related to the care of children. Duties are generally restricted
to childcare and the domestic tasks related to childcare.
May or may not have had any formal training, though often
has a good deal of actual experience. A nanny’S work
week ranges from 40 to 60 hours per week. Usually works
unsupervised. 
Nursery
Nurse
Term
used in Great Britain for a person who has received special
training and preparation in caring for young children, in
or out of the home. When employed by the family, may live
in or live out. Works independently and is responsible for
everything related to the care of the children in her charge.
Duties are generally restricted to childcare and the domestic
tasks related to childcare. Work week is usually 50 to 60
hours. In addition to specialized training, the nursery
nurse will also have successfully passed the national British
certification examination administered by the National Nursery
Examination Board.
Governess
Traditionally,
an educationally-qualified person employed by families for
the full-time or part-time, at-home education of school-age
children. Functions as a teacher and is not usually concerned
with domestic work or the physical care of younger children.
Hours of work by arrangement.
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What are the living
arrangements for a live-in nanny?
Living arrangements vary by position; typically, families
provide a separate bedroom and bath for the nanny or a bath
is shared with the children.
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How do I apply for a position?
To apply for a position, click on the "Apply
To Job" button at the top of the job listing page you
are viewing. This will send an automated email to the family
that posted the job listing, informing them of your interest
in their job opening and linking them to your Nannyville resume
information. If your experience and credentials meet the family's
qualifications, then they may contact you to follow up on
your application. However, be aware that families are under
no obligation to contact any nanny that applies to their job
listing.
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How
do I edit information on my application once its submitted?
To edit your account or resume informatin, log in from the
main Nanny Way page, then click on "Edit My Account"
in the Professional Nanny Tools area in the lower section
of the page.
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How
do I get featured in the Nanny Showcase?
 The
Nanny Showcase randomly selects activated nanny resume listings
that include a picture.
To be featured in the Nanny Showcase, simply upload a picture
to be included with your resume listing.
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What
do families expect from a nanny?
A nanny career is very demanding yet extremely rewarding.
Families are looking for a partner to assist with the rearing
of their children. Listed below are some of the daily activities
that are expected of a nanny.
Every nanny position is different depending on the age and
number of charges. Our nannies are encouraged to be proactive
with their charges by:
- scheduling
play dates and outings
- organizing
age-appropriate arts and crafts,
- assisting
with homework,
- coordinating
car pools,
- supervising
children’s chores, and
- becoming
an active member in the local Nanny Network for friendship
and support.
Many
of our positions involve infant care; with them, proactive
care is also encouraged. Infant stimulation, infant massage,
as well as the following, should become a part of the nanny's
routine:
- feeding,
- changing,
- bathing,
- dressing,
and
- strolling.
In addition,
the successful nanny will incorporate the following into her
daily rituals:
- Communicating
with the parents on a regular basis. Nannies are encouraged
to keep a nanny log to help in this process.
- Arriving
for work promptly and ready to begin the day. As a live-in,
wake, dress, and begin the day at the appropriate time.
- Serving
as a positive role model for the children. Keep in mind
that the children will be modeling your behavior.
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What
is a contract?
A
contract is a written agreement between the family and the
nanny. Listed below are topics to address in the work agreement.
- Starting
date
- Work
schedule
- Compensation:
salary will be the gross amount (taxes will be taken out)
- Overtime
compensation
- Benefits
(holidays, vacation, health insurance, etc.)
- Childcare
responsibilities
- Housekeeping
responsibilities
- Sick
day arrangements
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I
am scheduled for an interview. What types of questions should
I expect?
Why
are you seeking a position as a nanny?
Are you looking for part-time, full-time, or live-in?
If applying for part-time, what hours are you available?
Describe your last childcare position and why it ended?
Have you ever had to handle an emergency? Describe the incident.
What age children do you feel most comfortable supervising?
When are you available to start a new position?
Have you ever been treated for emotional problems?
Tell me about your childcare experience.
Are you first aid/CPR certified?
If not, are you willing to obtain certification?
What are your personal goals for the next five years?
What are your strongest childcare qualities?
What is important to you in a nanny position?
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What
types of things may I expect to show up on a background check?
All families are encouraged to require a background investigation.
Typically, a statewide criminal investigation and DMV records
are researched. The family may also investigate work history,
require a credit check, and request drug screening.
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What
salary range can I expect?
Nanny
salaries vary from state to state. Larger metropolitan areas
typically pay higher wages. This can be used as a guide; these
are gross salaries (less taxes).
- 18-21
years old with babysitting experience $200.00 - $350.00
- 21
years old with 3-5 years paid childcare experience $325.00
- $425.00
- More
than five years of childcare experience $350.00 - $650.00
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What
type of hours should I expect to work?
Nannies typically work five days a week, 8-10 hours a day.
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What
benefits are generally offered to a Nanny?
Benefit
packages for Nanny's are not mandated by the agency or by
law. However, as in any employment situation, the retention
rate is higher when a good benefit package is offered. Developing
a benefit package is not hard but the
rewards for doing so are many. Consider the hours and days
you would be required to pay for childcare if your child was
in any other childcare, option-items, such as paid holidays,
paid vacations, (yours and theirs), paid sick days as well
as additional pay for additional hours beyond the regularly
schedule hours, to name a few. Therefore, it is not unrealistic
for Nannies to expect the same benefits.
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A
family sent me an email. How do I locate them?
Once
a family contacts you, you should respond to them directly,
using the contact information they have provided you. Nannyville
does not divulge the contact information of families to nanny
candidates. However, families are free to share their contact
information with the candidates of their choice.
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My
account expired. I am still looking for work. How do I re-post?
All
nannies are required to renew their accounts via email every
30 days. If you fail to renew your account and it is deleted,
you will need to reregister to create a new account.
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I
found a job! How do I delete my application?
All
nannies are required to renew their accounts via email every
30 days. Simply ignore the renewal email and your account
will deleted automatically. If you need your account deleted
sooner, please send an email to staff@nannyville.com.
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