Babysitters for your vacation to Miami

Family vacations to the beach are fun for everyone.   The sun and the sand are a great way for families to relax and unwind.  Florida cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton have great beaches and fun things for the family to do during the day.  But the nightlife in Miami doesn’t include kids. …

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TLC for Kids Back-Up Childcare

In 1985, TLC for Kids introduced the concept of in-home, as-needed nanny care to St. Louis families. This means families had the ability to access childcare at any time by just calling the TLC office. Two years ago TLC opened an office in Miami, Florida helping Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach families with…

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Traveling 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…

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How 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…

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Why 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…

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Back 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,…

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An 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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Nanny 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…

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Health 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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Job Openings!

TLC for Kids in St. Louis has nanny jobs available!  We are currently helping over 20 families find full time or part time childcare. Please take a moment and review the open jobs as of July 30th, 2013. Each family is ready to interview top candidates! If you’re interested in any position, email Jessica@tlcforkids.com for…

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