Hiring A Nanny
Caring for Children with Special Needs
When it comes to caring for children with special needs, there are different approaches you will need to take. As a parent or caregiver, you may need to treat the special needs child different from an ordinary child, depending on what their needs are. It can be difficult for many parents, especially when they first…
Read MoreWriting a Nanny Job Description
So, you’ve hurdled through the monumental undertaking of finding a nanny as well as the daunting feeling of leaving your child with a stranger. After doing the background check and all other things-to-do involved in having a nanny, it’s often beneficial for both the nanny and you to establish the rules in your house and…
Read MoreTips 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,…
Read MoreEvery 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…
Read MoreNanny 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…
Read MoreConfidentiality Agreements In Nanny Contracts
Hiring a nanny to work in your home allows your child(ren) to be at home and have one-on-one attention. Children can thrive in their home environment and on their own schedule. Working in a home, sometimes that nanny will be privy to the family’s personal information. Unfortunately, with the a quick hit of a button this information…
Read MoreNanny Appreciation Week
September 20th to the 26th is Nanny Appreciation Week. Don’t forget to take a minute to celebrate your nanny next week. Here are just a few ways to show your appreciation: 1. Write up a list with the kids of all the things she does that you are thankful for. 2. Make a home made…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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 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 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…
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