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Nanny Search 101

Finding the Right Fit for Your Family

By Dorothy Nelson

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So how do you go about finding that special person? Before you decide to start the search process for a nanny, ask yourself the following questions:

  • What advantages/disadvantages are there to hiring someone to work with my child on a one-to-one basis as opposed to a daycare setting?
  • What are the advantages/disadvantages to having someone work and/or live in my home?
  • Do I want the responsibility of becoming an employer, and how will I manage it?
  • Will I feel comfortable having someone with my child alone in my home?
  • Can I afford the cost of nanny care?

There are various ways to search for a nanny. You can ask for references from friends, advertise in a newspaper or other publication, or use a search firm.

Search firms are beneficial if you are interested in having an outside firm screen all of your candidates. And when you use a professional search firm, only candidates who match the profile of qualifications for which you're looking will be sent to you. In addition, reputable search firms typically run background checks on all nanny applicants, which includes a criminal record check, motor vehicle report, credit history and child abuse

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