The Nanny Doctor asks: “Why do Families Behave that Way??” They are scared and or desperate They need help But they’re scared! Other invisible factors As an agency owner, you may find yourself asking, “Why is this family behaving this way?? We are just trying to help them!” This is a valid question. Many times...Read More

Have you run into dicey conversations around race, gender, or religion? If you have, you’re not alone. More business owners are finding themselves in conversations around equity. With 42% of employees seeking an organization that is diverse and inclusive of all types of people, the current employment landscape requires that companies have a firm grasp...Read More

Now more than ever before, having a great nanny database is a HUGE advantage for your business. Building a loyal following can be tough and takes time, which is one thing you never have enough of. But there are a few ways you can consistently demonstrate to the local nanny community that you support them...Read More

We know your top priority as an agency is to place high quality candidates with families in need of care. Your team goes through a thorough screening process and diligently evaluates the best fit based on candidate experience, skills, role requirements, ages of children, parent preferences, etc. Undoubtedly, each family is looking for a caregiver...Read More

In our industry, the best agencies go the extra mile and aim to exceed their clients (and their candidates) expectations from the first call to the last. We want all of our clients to be happy. We want them to love their new employee, rave about our service, and ideally, refer us to their friends...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

APNA is thrilled to introduce the APNA Toolkits. Over two years in the making and in collaboration with many of our member agencies and industry professionals, the toolkits are a series of documents to assist you in the day-to-day operations of your agency. These toolkits are designed to take the guesswork out of contracts, PR,...Read More

Throughout the pandemic, the nanny community has voiced concerns about payment, unemployment, going into work, and more. We’ve gathered answers to a few common questions we’ve seen emerge since lock-downs began in various cities and states. While the information provided here is general, an APNA agency in your area can help with more city or...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