Picture this: A family hires the perfect nanny through your agency. They’re experienced, professional, and fit seamlessly into their home. But a few months in, something goes wrong—pay issues pop up, tensions rise, and before you know it, the placement falls apart. What happened? DIY payroll mistakes, tax confusion, and legal missteps can unravel even...Read More

Investing in the professional development of the nannies and caregivers you place is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your agency’s reputation and long-term success. When caregivers continue to learn and grow in their roles, families receive higher-quality care, and your agency becomes known for placing top-tier talent. Providing training, certification opportunities, and...Read More

Imagine this: A family is preparing to welcome their first baby. They’ve spent months planning, reading books, and setting up the perfect nursery. But as the due date approaches, reality sets in—they’re nervous, overwhelmed, and suddenly unsure about the countless “right ways” to care for a newborn. Determined to find the best support, they reach...Read More

At Enginehire, we’ve always been focused on making nanny agencies run smoother and smarter. We started out with a vision to simplify recruiting, onboarding, billing, scheduling, and marketing. Over the years, we’ve been adding more features like AI-powered tools and a rewards program, all based on what our clients call us and tell us they...Read More

As the leading resource to the nanny and household staffing community, APNA is dedicated to providing valuable insights and guidance. The placement process can often feel overwhelming for both nannies and parents. To ensure a successful match, agencies follow comprehensive procedures. Here’s what agencies should be doing to uphold the highest standards in nanny placement....Read More

Running a successful nanny agency means not only connecting families with the right caregivers but also consistently growing your client and candidate base. In today’s competitive market, effective marketing strategies are essential for ensuring your agency remains top-of-mind for families seeking care and nannies searching for work. Here are some proven marketing tactics, both digital...Read More

As a nanny agency owner or industry professional, you understand the importance of strong relationships. Beyond fostering connections with families and caregivers, forming strategic partnerships with other local businesses can open doors to growth and mutual success. Building a network of trusted resources not only enhances the services you offer but also establishes your agency...Read More

Because I work with agency owners who want to add or expand NCS placements within their agency, I get a lot of questions around placing NCS and why that area of their business isn’t growing as well as it could.  So I want to tackle a few of the myths I hear from agency owners...Read More

“Change is inevitable; Growth is optional.” Don’t you just hate when one of those overused quotes attributed to accomplished people hit you squarely between the eyes? Yeah, us, too. Annoying, huh? But here’s the catch—they wouldn’t be old and overused if they didn’t ring true with at least most of us. Well, dang it, this...Read More

What is going on in this market? How is it affecting the nanny industry? It feels very much as though we are on a roller coaster ride. And not in a very fun way. Are we going up? Are we staying down? Whoa, what was that whiplash I just felt? 2022 was a much better...Read More