Archive for the 'APNA News' Category

Legally Nanny’s Bob King is interviewed by the Los Angeles ABC News regarding websites and blogs for reporting nanny behavior.

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Legally Nanny’s Bob King, was recently interviewed by the Los Angeles ABC News regarding websites and blogs for reporting nanny behavior. 
“Many nannies post ads on Craig’s List. You can do that, but you never know who’s going to show up at your door. They haven’t been vetted, they haven’t been matched and it’s perilous for both […]

APNA Statement After Learning of Nanny’s Death

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

(October 2007) – Agencies help ensure a nanny’s safety. Nanny Katherine Olson’s apparent murder is prompting this APNA alert. Olson responded to an online ad for a nanny job.

APNA Conference 2007 Technology Resources

Friday, October 5th, 2007

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More Time-Strapped Parents Are Seeking Help With Childcare as seen in The Arizona Republic Newspaper by Lisa Nicita

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

How to find a nanny
Finding a nanny isn’t that difficult. But finding a reputable, trustworthy nanny who is a great fit with your family could be tougher. You have two choices. You can choose an agency, which charges a fee but includes background checks and pre-screening of potential applicants.
You also can find a nanny on […]

Nanny’s-Eye View - Aug 13, 2007 Character Ratings - Should you hire Mary Poppins? Mr. French? How one Pro sees them. Paige Wiser, Chicago Sun Times

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

In the considerable canon of nanny fiction, there are four themes:
1. Nanny is wise
2. Nanny is magical
3. Nanny is British
4. Nanny is destined to fall in love with the single father she works for.
‘People have had different ideas about nannies,” says Annie Davis, the head of Annie’s Nannies Household and Childcare Staffing Agency in Seattle  […]

Staffing Agencies Help Prevent Real Life Nanny-Diaries Style Disasters and Worse

Friday, July 6th, 2007

APNA agencies are experts at screening employers and potential employees, so job seekers have a better chance of finding what they are looking for, and your odds of hiring someone to work in your home that can meet your needs are greatly increased.

Employees’ Racy & Risqué Postings Can Damage Your Business. It May Seem Private, but …

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

“It can damage your company’s reputation if your employees, or someone you are recommending for a job, has an unprofessional online profile,” warns Annie Davis, president of the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies – A Household Staffing Alliance (APNA).

Calling All to be APNA Members

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

APNA is Waiving Membership Application Fees
 
June and July only!
Did you know that APNA is the only nanny/household-staffing agency association that sets standards of practice for its members?
In a business built on trust, the APNA seal is the only way for potential clients to be certain they will receive the best service possible.
If you are not […]

Look for the APNA Seal When Hiring Household Help

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

The board of the National Alliance of Professional Nanny Agencies has changed APNA’s name to reflect the industry trend of providing not only nannies, but many other types of household staff.

Day Care is Linked to Behavior Lasting Through 6th Grade

Monday, March 26th, 2007

By SUE SHELLENBARGER
Wall Street Journal
March 26, 2007
The long-running debate over the merits of day care for children is getting a new jolt of evidence that may worry working parents.
Children who spend large amounts of time in child-care centers exhibit more minor behavior problems, such as aggression and disobedience, than other children, at least through sixth […]