Understanding Nanny Taxes
Do you have a summer nanny working for you this season or an after-school nanny starting in the fall? Many of TLC’s clients hire a TLC caregiver to be their full-time nanny during the summer or a part-time, after-school nanny to help out during the school year. Having a nanny makes life a lot easier,…
Read MoreTraveling With Your Nanny
Did you know TLC sitters are available to travel with your family on vacation? Families often fill their vacation schedules with activities for the kids. But TLC for Kids recognizes parents need a vacation for themselves, too. Bringing a TLC sitter or nanny along gives parents the flexibility to see places they are interested in,…
Read MoreHow To Get Asked Back on a Babysitting Job
Being a temporary nanny for TLC for Kids is a lot of fun. Your schedule is flexible, you meet lots of families throughout the St. Louis area, and every day of work is new. But sometimes not knowing whether or not you will get a job is stressful. Instead of getting anxious and staring at…
Read MoreCar Seat Safety in Missouri
TLC for Kids babysitters and nannies are available to drive kids. Our temporary babysitters can help with driving to school, after school activities or to a friend’s house for a play date. TLC nannies not only drive kids to school and other activities but often assist the family with errands. We do ask that the parents…
Read MoreWhy didn't I get a W-2?
When tax time comes around every year TLC for Kids is often asked this question…Why didn’t I get a W-2? Babysitters often times do not receive W-2’s from the families they babysit for. Nanny tax experts Breedlove and Associates share the reason why. Nannies who work for one or more families on a temporary basis usually have lots of tax…
Read MoreBack to Sleep
Although Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cannot be prevented, there are things that parents and caregivers can to do reduce the risk of SIDS. One of the easiest ways to lower a baby’s risk of SIDS is to place him or her on their back to sleep, at nighttime and for naps. In 1992,…
Read MoreTLC Nanny of the Year….Meet Janice!
As you may know by now, this year we ran a contest for National Nanny Appreciation Week. We were humbled by all of the wonderful and heartfelt entries we received from our clients. It is very clear that TLC nannies are not only top notch caregivers but are truly valued and appreciated by their employers! …
Read MoreAn Annual Nanny Review
It’s been a year since you found your nanny and it’s time to hold an annual review. When you’re preparing for your annual review with your childcare provider, these are a few of the things that you’ll want to make a point of addressing. Compensation Changes If your nanny has requested a raise or a cost-of-living wage…
Read MoreNanny Food Allergy Survey
The Cleveland Clinic has asked us to share this with all of our nannies and sitters. If you have 5-10 minutes please take the time to answer these questions. As a member of INA you have been invited to take part in the Cleveland Clinic survey because the Cleveland Clinic is interested to learn about your experiences and…
Read MoreHealth Insurance for Nannies
Health insurance is a big concern for nannies, especially single nannies. TLC for Kids has found that nannies are looking for health insurance as part of their full time job compensation package. Offering health insurance to a nanny is possible and a tax free benefit! Saving both the family and the nanny money! Here is…
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