Activities For Rainy Days in Georgia with Nanny Jenny

I was a nanny for 16 years. Over that time, I was with five different families. It was one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever had!  To be able to watch children grow and learn each day, and to be a part of that growth was truly amazing. One of the best things…

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Tips for checking a childcare reference.

This post originally appeared June 2011, but the information is still valuable. Reference checking can be a daunting task, but don’t delay in this important step in finding and hiring your nanny.  As the Placement Counselor for TLC for Kids in St. Louis, I often take for granted the things I do everyday.  For example,…

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Every Family Needs A Work Agreement With Their Nanny

TLC Family Care has always asked families and nannies to complete a work agreement before the nanny begins. Our friends at Breedlove and Associates share with us why the nanny work agreement or nanny contract is so important. Hiring a nanny can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for ultra-busy, sleep-deprived families. Often, the obsession…

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2017 INA Nanny of the Year ~ Candida Vajana

Each year the International Nanny Association honors an outstanding nanny for recognition by his/her peers and in-home child care industry. At the 32nd Annual INA Conference in Chicago, the 2017 Nanny of the Year Candida (Candi) Vajana received this honor. Candi has been a nanny for over 20 years. One of her goals is to…

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A Special Thank You to Babysitters

Being a nanny and a babysitter is an extremely important job.  You are responsible for caring for and keeping safe a parent’s most precious gift.  The days are filled with changing diapers, washing and refilling sippy cups and/or bottles, playing, reading, changing more diapers, and playing some more! It’s a tireless job that sometimes goes…

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Nanny Pay and the Overtime Rule of 2016

On December 1st, 2016 the final rule for the overtime laws in the Fair Labor Standards Act takes effect.    The rule simplifies overtime laws and makes them easier for employers and employees to understand. The final rule will: Raise the salary threshold indicating eligibility from $455/week to $913 ($47,476 per year), ensuring protections to 4.2 million…

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Join our St. Louis Team- Recruiting Position Open

Are you looking for satisfying professional work supporting parents in the St. Louis community? TLC is hiring a Recruiting and Hiring Specialist who will attract great applicants and perform in-depth interviews and screening of nannies and sitters for our busy agency. We are a small, friendly office that is always buzzing with interviews, client meetings,…

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Making Museum Trips Fun for Kids

Museums are the perfect place for people of any age to learn about history, culture, and the arts, but they are especially important for kids because they offer the chance to see those things up close and personal.  St. Louis Museums like the St. Louis History Museum and the Art Museum are great places for…

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TLC for Kids Featured Caregiver

From time to time we like to feature a TLC for Kids caregiver that is doing a great job.  Today we would like to introduce one of our nannies in Florida, Luvenia Coleman. Luvenia, though only with TLC a short time, has proven herself to be a model TLC caregiver . Luvenia is extremely well…

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TLC for Kids Babysitter Reviews

Over the last few weeks we have collected some great feedback from our clients on the TLC sitters they have used.  Nothing makes us happier than to receive such glowing reviews of a job well done!  Way to go TLC caregivers! Here are some of the comments clients have shared with us: “Laura has been…

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