Many nanny staffing agencies have temporary divisions to staff anything from a Friday night babysitter for a private family, to a substitute caregiver for a local church’s Sunday childcare program.  While it is well established that nannies placed through the permanent division of the agency are the employees of the families they work for, what...Read More

APNA agencies have always been committed to creating successful and happy relationships between employees and families which includes advising on HR best practices. Last November, Philadelphia passed landmark legislation, the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights providing for legal protections for all in home employees. The bill goes into effect in May of 2020.  These bills...Read More

6 Rules for Hiring the Right NannyJami Dennis, ABC Nannies & Domestics  As a working mother of two, a nanny employer, and an agency owner I believe I have some insight into what it means to hire, retain, and keep a good nanny.  Helping families who want and need the stability (and sanity) that comes...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

  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