Another news story hit this week that reported a “nanny” hired from care.com was discovered to be drunk, passed out on the job, then in a car accident after leaving the home.  A terrible situation for the mother coming home to a neglected child and a drunk, passed out adult. The article referred to the adult as...Read More

Introducing The APNA Honors Awards While we have all loved watching our fellow APNA members apply and win the coveted Agency of the Year award, we are excited to announce we will be trying something new this year.  Rather than highlighting one amazing APNA agency, we will be honoring a select few APNA agencies that...Read More

  Did you ever hear Mary Poppins talk about salary or work hours? The Brady Bunch’s Alice never utters a peep about her job description or increasing duties. TV makes it look easy! In real life, however, families must realize that the best nannies – the nannies who take pride in their childcare skills, are...Read More

Growing Your Business in 2014 by Steve Lampert Happy New Y ear! Now is the perfect time to think about where you would like to take your business in 2014. I’m sure most of you would like to grow your agencies this year. I’m in touch with agencies all over the world, as well as...Read More

  It’s hard to believe that 2013 is almost over! There are certain things your families should be aware of at year-end to ensure they are compliant with all federal and state regulations. Please share with your families the following year-end tax tips, reminders, and changes that will take effect in 2014. We have also...Read More

What’s in a Name? Thanks to Judi Merlin and the APNA Public Relations committee   What’s in a Name? A whole lot!   We have taken the opportunity to clarify as well as define; and a chance to create confusion and deception. What is a Nanny Agency? What is an On-line Listing Service? What are the differences?...Read More

This year’s theme is “One-of-a-Kind”. What unique qualities do you bring to the industry, your clients, and your city? What makes you stand out among your peers and your competition? All agency nominees must follow these guidelines to be considered. Entries must be focused on the theme and be able to describe what the agency...Read More

This year’s theme is “One-of-a-Kind”. What unique qualities do you bring to the industry, your clients, and your city? What makes you stand out among your peers and your competition?   All agency nominees must follow these guidelines to be considered. Entries      must be focused on the theme and be able to describe what the...Read More

Professional nanny agencies, as a rule, have a `no-refund` policy.  Assuming that a few of our members have this policy and stick to it in most situations I asked what they would do if faced with the following scenario. A set of young parents ask to meet with you personally.  The nanny they hired from you...Read More

AGENCY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: WHAT AGENCIES WANT.    Thank you to APNA member contributors: Denise Collins, Jens Hillen, and Kathy Dupuy Here is what busy, veteran agency owners say they want in an Agency Management Software Program.  Next month we will share what is available  for our industry in regard to Software Packages. Screening: Powerful database to...Read More