FAQ
FINDING & HIRING A NANNY
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A NANNY ? DAYCARE IS CHEAPER…
While daycare could seem like a cheaper option, it is not always the best. It is important to evaluate the needs of your family and children to decide the best choice. Nannies provide up close and personal care you cannot find in daycare. They are tuned in to your family's specific needs. Nannies also often provide light housekeeping (pertaining to the children), provide transportation, and ensure your child is receiving care tailored to their needs. Nanny schedules are often much more flexible than daycare hours.
WHAT BASIC QUALIFICATIONS OR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND SHOULD A NANNY HAVE?
This decision is completely yours. Nannies usually hold a high school degree and often have a college education, but not always. Experience with the age they are applying for, First Aid, and CPR certification, and Early Childhood Education are the most common. Ultimately, your family will decide what qualifications are most important for your childcare provider.
HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT AGENCY?
Finding the right nanny agency can seem daunting. Identify your family's priorities and needs, then find an agency that can meet those requirements. With the money you'll be spending to work with an agency, make sure you feel you can have an open and honest converastion with your agency's rep. Do they seem to understand you? Are they pleasant and professional? Ask friends for suggestions and read reviews online. Find out what their policies and fees are. What are their ongoing training and resource offerings? Central Coast Nannies will go above and beyond to explain to you how they plan to put your family's needs front and center.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A NANNY AGENCY?
An agency will do a lot of the heavy lifting that busy parents may not have the time to do. Screening only qualified applicants, a good agency will be sure to only send you the best from their applicant pool to interview, saving you time and energy. Doesn't work out with your final pick? Central Coast Nannies has a policy for a replacement nanny, at no additional cost.
HOW DO I CONDUCT A BACKGROUND CHECK?
Upon placement, your Central Coast Nannies candidate is background checked. Our hand-selected nannies are the best in the business and we take pride in providing the best experience for our families.
I NEED THE NANNY TO DRIVE MY KIDS AROUND IN HER CAR?
If your nanny is driving the children around in their car, you need to cover their mileage. You can also offer to cover their car insurance and maintenance. This could be a percentage of the cost or all of it depending on the frequency of use, but additional special insurance may not necessarily be needed. If your nanny is driving a car you provide, you need to add them to your policy, or you/they likely won’t be covered in an accident. Your insurance company will be able to provide more insight about adding your nanny to your policy.
