A nanny is someone you hire to care for your children in your house. After staying at home with your child during their first year or so of life, you may want to get back to your working life – either to feel more independent or because financially, your family will be better off if you start working. Whatever your reasons, you need to find a caring and responsible Nanny for your child so that you can be serene at work. 

They may or may not live with you and your family, depending on your requirements. Some work part-time, while others labor unsupervised for more than 40 hours each week. Does this seem like what you’re looking for? We’ve compiled a list of pointers to assist you in finding the ideal Nanny for your family.

Your Needs? 

First of all, you should consider what your needs are. Do you need a live-in nanny? What kind of routine would you like your children to follow? Do your kids have any specific requirements? What other responsibilities, if any, do you anticipate a nanny to have in addition to child care? Are there any animals in the house? Is the Nanny expected to run errands or drive your kids around, and if so, have you budgeted for it? Also, don’t forget to take a close look at what you can afford.

Evaluation

Once you know all your needs, note them down so that you can evaluate your potential candidates. The basic standards are being at least 18 years old, having a least high school diploma, and being neat and healthy. 

During the evaluation, you may want to contact their previous employers, check their criminal records, and so on. Do not hire someone without a well-established background check, you may be badly surprised in the future. 

Instinct

You should have a well-defined shortlist of people now that you have gone through the evaluation process. But now, the tricky part comes into play. How are you going to decide between two equally competent candidates? It will help if you trust your instincts. Have a casual chat, get to know your potential Nanny as a person.

You can even take this further by introducing them to your child and allowing them to get to know each other will give you the chance to see how they would interact in the future. From this, you can make adjustments to working hours, wages and discuss other requirements. For instance, some families require a potential nanny to either have or attend CPR training. 

Do Not Push Yourself

When you are searching, do not limit yourself to the internet. Everything is easier to find right now on the net and people tend to forget that this is not the only way to look for a nanny. 

Give you the time to find a good nanny and do not rush as you may pick the wrong one in a rush. Talk to your friends and families and see if they can suggest someone. Be always prepare with set questions to avoid losing time and not to miss something important. 

After Hiring

This tip will help you after you hired your Nanny. Write a fair contract and be a good employer. Because even if you think that this is not that serious as hiring someone in a company, a nanny is your employee. 

Do some research on what you need to know about becoming an employer before you start looking. Will you have to pay taxes? How are you going to pay your Nanny? What methods will you use to enforce your rules at home? It’s vital to remember that the Nanny works for you and will turn to you for direction on how you want your children to be raised.

Hopefully, we helped you in the quest to find your Nanny. Let us know in the comments if you have additional tips for us…