How to choose the perfect Nanny

How to choose the right Nanny

Choosing the right nanny can be difficult and hard only because you may find several nannies that you want to choose from or if you are picking you may not like any nannies, but either way you will need to choose a great nanny. The first thing to consider when choosing the right nanny is choosing the right nanny agency. There are several nannies agency out there in Charlotte, but some may not be right for you, and just because their fees are higher doesn't necessary mean that they are better. When choosing the right nanny agency in Charlotte you want to make sure you connect with that person over the phone and I would advise setting up a meeting with their placement individual. You want a nanny agency that is going to call you back when you call them and you want a nanny agency that is sufficient and is there for you. Most nanny agencies in Charlotte charges a placement fee, and the placement fees varies. The placement fees start at $1500 and up depending on the type of package that you have. Most nanny agencies will charge 10-12% of nannies salary as a placement and that placement fee has to be paid before a nanny is actually placed with you. Most nanny agencies will have you pay half of the placement fee up front and the other half once you choose the nanny that you want to be placed. Once that nanny is placed it doesn't stop there, depending on the package that you have, that nanny or a nanny is guaranteed up to 30 day, 6months, and sometimes for a year.

The Perfect Nanny

The right nanny agency will know from speaking with you on the first call of the right nanny that they want to place with you just from the first conversation. The right nanny agency will know exactly what nanny will be a great fit. The perfect nanny or right nanny will of course a have clean background, first aid/CPR certification, and if you have an infant that nanny should have SIDS certification. SIDS certification training is a certification that will help that nanny prevent SIDS which stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.  You will also connect with that nanny immediately. When you are interviewing a nanny make sure you ask open-ended questions so you can get a feel for that nanny. I will post below some questions to ask a nanny when you are interviewing a nanny. 

Questions to ask a nanny

(1) What makes you the perfect nanny?

(2) How many years experience do you have working as a nanny?

(3) How do you handle disciple? 

(4) Do you have your own transportation?

(5) If you were to get hire what will be a normal day for you caring for my child(walk me through a schedule) 

The questions above are just basic questions to ask a nanny, and you will have a portfolio on this nanny, so you will already know she has the certifications and qualifications and at this point you just want to feel the nanny out and see how her personality is and how she would handle your child on a day to day basis. 

Replacement Fees at a Nanny agency 

Every nanny agency will charge a UP-FRONT placement fees and most placement fees will be half up front before you meet potential nannies and the other half when the nanny starts working. Most placement fees will start at a minimum of $1500 for a 30 day placement and 10% of nanny salary. 

Overall the perfect nanny will come from a great nanny agency. A nanny agency that cares about helping you and is passionate about helping and that won't give up on you no matter how difficult the process may be. The perfect nanny will come from an agency that will know immediately what nanny to place you with. Nanny agencies takes the hassle out of you having to find a nanny agency yourself. The most difficult part is screening a nanny and finding out their background and references and doing a face to face interview. 

Babysitters of Charlotte Nanny agency can help you find the right nanny for your family. The owner is passionate about what she do and she has over 10 years experience in the childcare field. 

Babysitters of Charlotte nanny agency

125 W Tremont Ave

Charlotte, NC 28203

Number: 980-819-1741