Posts Tagged ‘hiring a nanny’
What is a Nanny?
A nanny is a caregiver who comes to your home and cares for your children. When you hire a nanny, your children will receive one-on-one attention from an experienced caregiver in their own home environment. We’ve listed below the different types of nannies and the placements that TLC for Kids offers. Live-Out The live-out caregiver…
Read MoreDIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
Happy Halloween!! Halloween is just around the corner! Are you still stumped for costume ideas? TLC is here to help, with our favorite costumes that kids can make themselves with a parent or nanny’s help. 1) M&Ms/Skittles bag: With some felt, carefully cut out circles of “candy.” Next, sew or glue the candy pieces onto…
Read MoreHiring a Household Manager
TLC for Kids has been helping families find quality childcare for over 30 years. Did you know that we also place Household Managers and Personal Assistants? When kids are old enough to go to school often times families still need before and after school care. Household Managers or Personal Assistants can fit this need. The…
Read MoreAdvantages for Using a Nanny Placement Agency
Working with a nanny placement agency is a great and effective way of finding an exceptional nanny for your family. The purpose of a nanny placement agency is to locate both nannies and families and match them. Below are some benefits of going to a nanny placement agency: • Going to a nanny placement agency…
Read MoreTop Tips for Helping Baby Sleep
The area of infant sleep is somewhat controversial. Some advocate letting babies “cry it out,” while others believe in meeting baby’s needs around the clock. Still others support co-sleeping, while the crib camp points to the advantages of baby having his or her own room. Following are some tips for helping your baby sleep. None…
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 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 MoreNanny Contracts
Congratulations! You’ve found a great nanny. And nannies congratulations on your new job! This transition can be a little stressful and nerve wrecking. Don’t worry TLC is here to help. First, let’s review a few things you should do before starting. Prior to a nanny position starting both parties (kids included)should meet in the home. …
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