Family
FAQs 
What
are the typical responsibilities of a NANNY?
Is it legal to hire
a foreign nanny to work in the US?
How often is your
database updated?
How do I register?
What should I look
for in a Nanny? What types of interview questions should I
ask?
How do I perform
a background check?
What is a job contract?
What
is the Average Wage of a Nanny?
What benefits are
generally offered to a Nanny?
How do I become
an Employer?
Does my listing expire
once I have selected a Nanny?
What
are the typical responsibilities of a NANNY?
Every
NANNY position is different depending on the age and number
of charges. We encourage our NANNIES 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
active members 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.
Other
items that are very important to a successful NANNY position
are:
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 model the behavior exhibited by the
childcare
provider.
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Is
it legal to hire a foreign NANNY to work in the United States?
In the United States, a family may legally hire a
U.S. citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency,
or an alien with a valid work permit. U.S. families are required
to verify a candidate’s
work authorization.
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How
often is your database updated?
New nanny candidates are registering with Nannyville
everyday. To avoid old or outdated resumes, Nannyville requires
all nanny candidates to renew/update their accounts every
30 days. Accounts that are not updated, are deleted from our
database. So families can be assured that all of the resumes
on Nannyville are less than 30 days old.
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How
do I register?
Nannyville offers two registration options for families,
a free membership and a paid membership. To register, click
on "Register" under the "Family Place"
section on the navigation bar to the left. The registration
process steps you through the set up of your account. Once
your account is set up, you will be given the option of selecting
either a free or paid membership. You may purchase a paid
membership on registration or upgrade your free membership
to a paid membership at any period thereafter.
 A
free membership allow s you to search our database of nanny
candidates to view their resumes. Free membership also allows
you to set up notifications to alert you to new nanny candidates
that match your search criteria.
A paid
membership, in addition to the benefits offered with our free
membership, allows you to view nanny candidates' contact information.
Paid membership also allows you to post a job listing for
nanny candidates to view and apply for. Our Standard paid
membership costs $39.95, granting acess for a length of 30
days. We also offer an Abbreviated paid membership at $19.95
for 3 days (72 hours) of access.
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What
should I look for in a NANNY? What types of interview questions
should I ask?
Finding
a good NANNY is equally as important as finding a good spouse.
Here are some questions that will help you in the process.
Nanny
Interview Questions
Name
of Nanny____________ Date_______ Phone Number___________
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? What happened…
What
age children do you feel most comfortable with?
When
are you available to start a 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 recertify?
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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How
do I perform a background check?
We recommend
that you use the services of DC Investigations. More information
can be found under the Family Useful Resources.
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What
is a job 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
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 What
is the Average Wage of a Nanny?
Your Nanny's salary should be commensurate with the Nanny's
educational and
professional experience. Generally Nannies earn an hourly
rate of $6.00- $20.00 per hour. Or $300.00-$600.00 per week.
When determining the wage of your Nanny, remember to consider
what the job description is, hours you require your Nanny,
and any other benefits you will offer.
Remember:
The better the "package", the better chance you
have to hire a quality Nanny.
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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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How
do I become an Employer?
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Does
my listing expire once I have selected a Nanny?
Your job listing expires at the end of your paid
membership period. If you hire a nanny prior to the end of
your paid membership period, you may request for your listing
to be deactivated by sending an email request to staff@nannyville.com.
Please note, that deactivation of your job listing also deactivates
your ability to access nanny contact information.
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