Reference checking is among the most important things we do for our clients to insure we are referring an excellent candidate.  In fact, it is one of the most highly sophisticated and complex parts of our job.   In a perfect world, a candidate comes to you with between one and four long term professional references, backed...Read More

Even though I’ve known many of you for years, most people don’t know that I was a business broker prior to buying Buckingham Nannies in 1994. For over 10 years I worked as a broker selling hundreds of small businesses. It’s a roller coaster of a profession. I found Buckingham Nannies and purchased it while...Read More

Protecting your Nanny Agency’s Website’s Content with the Copyright Law Please note: The information presented below is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.  Nanny agencies put a lot of time and effort into generating new and interesting content to keep their websites fresh, informative, and relevant to their clients’ needs. Web content...Read More

Finding the right nanny for your family isn’t easy. Breaking up with your nanny is as difficult, emotional, and anxiety-producing.  I’ve listened to many families and nannies over the years describe the dissolution of their relationships. I keep a big box of Kleenex on my desk and sometimes I want to reach for a tissue...Read More

Excellence: the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.      White House Nannies, in Washington DC, has been owned and operated by Barbara and Richard Kline for almost 30 years. From its inception, excellence has been a basic tenet of the business along with honesty, integrity and of course, hard work. Excellence might be...Read More

  Why become an APNA Member? I’m a founding member of the International Nanny Association. I was in Claremont, California when Deborah Davis passed around a hat (literally) and said, “For everyone who puts in a check of $65 to cover the expenses of this conference, you will become a founding member of INA”. Back...Read More

Temporary and seasonal placements have become a great way for agencies to increase revenue and build relationships with young parents. Whether it’s summertime help or a business trip for Mom or Dad, things come up throughout the year that require families to pursue short-term in-home care. And like everything else in the household employment world,...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