The 2019 data is here! PSP conducted its 7th survey of employers who employ a nanny. These results are based on 870 parents from Brooklyn who employ live-out nannies who are not part of a nanny share.
Hiring a Nanny
Looking for a nanny is always an involved process, and if you work from home full-time, there are additional considerations to factor in. Here, you’ll find experiences from WFH parents who have successfully navigated the hiring process.
No matter your working situation, be sure to review the PSP Guide to Hiring a Nanny for help with all steps of the process—from posting an ISO ad to welcoming your new nanny into your home.
Park Slope Parents strongly advises that parents hiring a Nanny should implement a Work Agreement in their Nanny arrangement. Having a Work Agreement can save a lot of trouble that could have been avoided and is useful not just for you as an employer but also for your Nanny as an employee. Our Nanny Survey data reveals that one of the main things parents wish they had done differently was to have some kind of written agreement with their
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Park Slope Parents strongly advises that parents hiring a Nanny should implement a Work Agreement in their Nanny arrangement. Having a Work Agreement can save a lot of trouble that could have been avoided and is useful not just for you as an employer but also for your Nanny as an employee. Our Nanny Survey data reveals that one of the main things parents wish they had done differently was to have some kind of written agreement with their
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A few words to remind you about what due dilligence you need to take when hiring your Nanny.
Learn about doing doing due diligence and the precautions you need to take - both before you hire and on the job.
This section talks you through making a final decision, final offer, and orienting your new nanny.
Interested in a Nanny Share?
This section talks you through all you need to know about interviewing nanny candidates on the references.
This section covers the search process including where to look for a nanny, how to write and post an effective ad and narrowing down the initial candidates.
WELCOME! It's great that you are doing your research to hire a nanny so that the relationship can be a great one.
The information below is based on the feedback of the most recent Park Slope Parents 2022 Nanny Commensation Survey and over 20 years of experience, the Park Slope Parents Guide to Hiring a Nanny is an amalgamation of best-practices, insights and honest expressions culled from years of experience by a diverse group of parents who
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You’re ready to find childcare, but what’s right for you—the individualized TLC of a nanny, or the socialization and enrichment offered by a daycare? We’ve laid out considerations and realities to help you think through your situation and find the option that’s right for your family.
No matter which route you take, Park Slope Parents is here to support you through the challenges, joys, and decisions of parenting. Join us today!
Hopefully some of these questions will be easy to answer if you’ve been having frequent, open conversations with your nanny about how they’re doing, whether they’ve been sick, and their family situation.
A “nanny trial” can be a great way to see if your candidate for a possible caregiver is a good fit for you, your child(ren), and your family. A trial run can show you what the nanny is like in action: their caregiving style, their approach to time management, and anything else that can be hard to gauge from an interview. Here are PSP members’ tips about how they handled trial runs – including how long (some did only hours, others did weeks),
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An important email PSP sent to members on January 19, 2014 about recent trouble we've experienced with nannies in Park Slope.
Learn about doing doing due diligence and the precautions you need to take - both before you hire and on the job.
Important information that could make a difference in an emergency.
The 2022 data is here! PSP conducted its 8th survey of employers who employ a nanny. These results are based on 900+ parents from Brooklyn who employ live-out nannies. This data does NOT cover nannies who are part of a nanny share. For nanny share information and rates, go here.
When a nanny takes care of kids from two or more families rather than just one, establishing a pay structure is a whole different animal. Read on for advice from experienced nanny sharers.
You may want to run a background check on your potential Nanny. Here's how...
