For nanny agencies, the summertime brings an opportunity to generate additional revenue through the arrangement of temporary child care. If your agency already has a temporary service, you can strengthen it by targeting specific child care needs that many families have during the summer. If your agency doesn’t make temporary placements, consider adding that to...Read More

GTM Payroll Services recently surveyed nanny agencies from across the country to get their feedback on a number of topics. Ninety-three percent of agencies responded that they provide information about payroll and tax services to their families, whether it’s recommending a payroll service or just informing their families about paying their employee legally. There are...Read More

Why Household Employers Should Have a Policy Workers’ compensation is an insurance coverage that more and more employers are finding they need to acquire, either because their state requires they provide it for their nanny, or because of the risks associated with not having a workers’ comp policy in place should their nanny get injured...Read More

In recent months, PFC has seen an uptick in requests from parents seeking drug tests on their nanny candidates. Drug-testing is another facet of a pre-employment background check that can give parents of young children, children of elderly parents, or anyone seeking to hire someone for a position in their home some peace of mind...Read More

Be Represented, Not Just Registered  For over 30 years Town + Country has prided ourselves on our relationships with both candidates and clients.  We recognize that now, more than ever, there are multiple resources that a candidate can use to find their next job.  Online listing services are especially popular because of their ease of...Read More

Traveling With Your Nanny: How to Compensate Your Nanny on a Family Vacation Traveling with small children can be a challenge for any parent, whether it’s trying to keep the kids from getting restless and bored during a long car ride, struggling to maintain control and safety in busy airports, or being able to enjoy some...Read More

APNA Honors Celebrates A Nanny for U: 2014 Community Service Honoree A Nanny for U, one of Washington’s largest and most reputable placement agencies, is deeply rooted in their community. They are an agency that believes in building relationships and giving back to others. As a staff, they are constantly seeking ways to get more involved in...Read More

The nanny industry – nannies, nanny referral professionals, nanny background screeners and educators – share an overwhelming concern for the wellbeing of the children being cared for by a nanny in their home. We are all child care professionals. Sadly, there is yet another story making the news rounds about a nanny hired from an online...Read More

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

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