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A nanny is a professional who will care for your child or children in or
out of the home on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
You'll probably have to conduct quite a few interviews
to find the perfect match, so start your search asap with a list of thoughtfully prepared
interview questions at the ready.
Finding a Nanny
Referrals are an excellent way to start. Visit your local
playground to ask parents if they know of a good nanny in need of work; look for
postings at churches, synagogues, and pediatricians' offices; or use the
classified ads.
A placement agency is another good resource
because you will work with a counselor who can help you define your needs and put you in touch
with nannies that will most likely be a good match.
The Interview
Conduct a mini-interview over the phone before you set up a face-to-face
meeting with a prospective nanny. Give her/him the job description and inform of both the
positive and negative aspects of the job as an initial weeding out process.
When you do meet in person, look for someone who exhibits a caring nature, a genuine interest in
children, and is enthusiastic. She should also have the ability to communicate openly with you,
and support your child-rearing beliefs.
Get at least three personal and three work references, and be sure to call them and ask any
questions you may have. Also, have the nanny provide a DMV printout of their record. And above
all else, remember to trust your instincts!
Questions to ask
- What interests you
most about this job?
- What was your last
position, and why did you leave it?
- What previous
childcare experience do you have?
- What were your best
and worst childcare situations/experiences?
- Tell me about your
home life and relationships with family.
- How long do you
envision yourself being a nanny?
- How is your
health?
- Are you trained in
CPR, first aid? If not, would you take a class?
- What are your views on
discipline?
- Do you drive? If
yes,do you have a car?
| Organization |
Description |
Contact Info |
| American Nanny
Company |
Founded in 1984 by Marsha Epstein, current vice-president of The International
Nanny Association, this agency offers carefully matches live-in and live-out
nannies. |
(617) 244-5154 |
| Beacon Hill Nannies |
Established in 1986, this agency offers unconditionally guaranteed, full-time,
live-in and live-out nannies. Provides detailed profiles and videotaped
interviews. |
(617) 630-1577 |
| Boston Best Babysitters |
Well known by concierges at many of the best hotels in Boston for their in-room
child care for guests, this agency also offers short-term and long-term, full- and
part-time child care. Last minute requests are often accommodated. |
(617) 268-7148 |
| Boston Nanny Centre |
Recently honored with the Agency of the Year Award for outstanding ethical business
practices and an active nanny support system by The Alliance of Professional Nanny
Agencies, Boston Nanny Centre offers long term placement of live-in and live-out
nannies. |
(617) 527-0114 |
| Cass & Company |
This nanny and domestic placement agency offers both live-in and live-out as well
as special needs child care. All candidates are thoroughly screened. You can fill out
an online application. |
(617) 619-3620 |
| Domestic Specialties |
An exclusive domestic placement agency offering live-in or live-out, short-term and
long-term nannies, baby sitters and baby nurses. |
(617) 742-6610 |
| In Search of a Nanny |
This state licensed agency offers referrals of full-time and part-time nannies, as
well as postpartum caregivers who provide a variety of services. The service also
places short-term and occasional care givers with a minimum of four hours for a
one-time only job. In addition they also offer a low cost service that provides a
listing of screened caregivers for evening and weekend child care hours and an 'In-Home
Child Care Kit' that teaches you how to screen a nanny yourself. |
(978) 777-9891 |
| Nannies Nook |
This agency specializes in long term and temporary/short term placements. Services
include: live-in, live-out, full-time, part-time and summer placements. The staff at
Nannies' Nook strives to match the right nanny to the appropriate family. Both family
and nanny are screened very carefully for mutual compatibility. |
(781) 982-0044 |
| Nanny Poppins LLC |
Nanny Poppins, Inc. is a licensed, full-service American nanny and baby sitting
agency that provides nanny placement for your home. Offers live-in or live-out,
full-time and part-time nanny and baby sitting referrals. They also offer screening
services that include thorough background, criminal and driving record checks. |
(617) 697-0052 |
| Parents in a Pinch |
Committed to the highest standard of excellence in child care, this Boston based
company, established in 1984, provides in-home, emergency, live-out, long-term and
short-term child care. Offers newborn care, holiday, convention and corporate group
child care. |
(617) 739-5437 |
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