What To Look For In A Nanny

Choosing a nanny is often a hard, but logical decision. Now the next decision will be to choose who will be the right nanny for your children. The best way to make this decision is to make it with your family, and also include your children in your discussions. After all, they are the ones who will be with the nanny, so they will need to be comfortable with the person you hire. One way of getting a nanny could be to look at nanny profiles on websites. You can also visit an agency and check on eligible candidates. Still another option could be to check among your friends and relatives for references. Once you get a list of prospective nannies, you can have a personal interview with them. You will get a chance to get to know them a little better and figure out how your kids will react around them. Read on to know how to hire a nanny. 

 

 

Education 

There are many courses in child care, education, psychology, and nutrition. It would be more beneficial to choose a nanny who has undergone such courses and have at least the basic theoretical conjectures of what is involved in being a nanny.

 

Attitude 

A nanny’s attitude counts a lot. The person you choose will need to be someone who has a genuine love for children so that your children will feel comfortable around him/ her. 

 

Experience 

The ideal person to choose is one who has prior experience in child care. You can ask for references from previous employers and do background checks on the candidates. Also do a state criminal check so that you will be completely sure that your children are in safe hands. However, this does not mean that you should ignore the inexperienced nannies. Some of them could be better than the experienced ones. 

 

Personality 

Each of your children will have a different personality. Keep this in mind when choosing a nanny. The personality of the nanny will need to compliment that of your children. 

 

Requirements 

Consider what you would require the nanny to do and see what type of nanny you would need. You can opt for either a live in or live out nanny, depending on what you would need them to do. If you have children with special needs, you could consider getting a nanny with prior experience or training in these cases. In these instances, it is necessary to consider what your expectations are, as well as those of the nanny. Be clear about work hours and the duration of employment. Find a nanny who is comfortable with both of these, since a person who is dissatisfied with his/ her work will make the lives of your children miserable.

 

Cost 

Be sure to offer the nanny a realistic salary and benefits since this is not an easy job. Fix a budget as a family and look for a nanny who fits into that budget. If you don’t find someone within your budget, you could see whether it is possible to increase your budget.