This is a question that nanny agencies ask me a lot. [Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer and Imperative/PFC isn’t a law firm. This is just my practical advice based on 25 years’ experience in the background screening business. If your lawyer disagrees with me, you can always go find another lawyer. ] The TL;DR Version  I...Read More

Having clear policies and procedures around the things you do in your agency is something most of you already have in place. It is second nature to most business people if they have been around for any length of time, and often something recommended by business coaches before you even launch a business. As you...Read More

You know that paying household employees “on the books” is always the right and smart thing to do. The benefits for families far outweigh any perceived financial savings from avoiding taxes and other obligations. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought all of this into crystal-clear focus, and the following examples will help you discuss with...Read More

Michael Jordan is the best basketball player of all time but he will not come close to playing at his best without his shoes. Onboarding a caregiver is like lacing up Jordan’s Nike’s and giving caregivers the opportunity to most effectively execute their role. Most often the missing piece to swiftly receiving a caregiver’s best...Read More

We’re thrilled to kick-off our 2021 APNA Business Building Webinar Series Thursday, January 21, 2021 with Tonya Sakowicz, Newborn Care Solutions. She will present Why Adding NCS Placements to Your Offerings is your Biggest Move of 2021. If 2020 taught us anything, it is that diversification in revenue streams can be a lifesaver for any...Read More

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