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FAQ'S
Frequently Asked Family Questions
What makes The Teaching Nanny stand apart from other
Nanny Agencies? We only place educated, experienced and
enthusiastic educators. We have an extensive screening
process to ensure each nanny will provide the appropriate
nurturing and developmentally appropriate education for the
children in their care. We also provide additional education
and support for all the nannies we place
What Backgrounds do Nannies Have? Our nannies have a
wide variety of backgrounds. A typical nanny we will place has
a 4 year degree in early childhood/education or a related field
and experience as a nanny or a teacher.
What is the Cost? Our referral fee is $800 for placements. A
$200 nonrefundable registration is due before you start
interviewing nannies.
What is the Video Profile? During each interview we take a
short video of each nanny who agrees to taking a video. After
you submit your profile and work order we will send you a video
profile and a text profile of any nanny you select.
What is the Resource area? The Resource area has forms,
websites, books, activity plans/ideas, newsletters and a lot of
other useful information. Families that have hired a nanny and
nannies that have been placed with a family will have access to
this area. The areas can be accessed from the families page
or the nannies page.
How much do nannies get paid? Nanny salaries vary widely
however the typical salaries can range from $10/hr to $18/hr
depending on education and experience.
What is your screening process? Each nanny goes
through several interviews, extensive background checks,
reference checks and education checks. Drug testing is also
available. All of the information is made available to families if
they are interested in a particular nanny.
How long does it take to hire a Nanny? It will typically take
from 2 to 6 weeks to hire a nanny.
What other benefits should I offer a Nanny? Some
nannies will look for vacation days, sick days and some medical
insurance reimbursement.
How do I handle taxes, social security, and workers
compensation? You’ll need to discuss that with your
accountant. We have a tax service in which we can refer you.
Let them know The Teaching Nanny referred you. It is GTM
Associates 888-432-7972
As an employer what are the various insurance policies I
should consider? As a benefit, you may want to offer Health
Insurance, Life Insurance, or Disability Insurance as an
employer, you may be required to provide Workman’s
compensation Insurance. If the nanny is transporting your
children, per the job description, you must make sure you
provide the proper automobile Insurance for her to carry out
her duties.
How does the 1-year guarantee work? We screen our
applicants for those who can give a minimum of a one-year
commitment. We look at their backgrounds to see if they are
stable enough to keep a commitment. Since the nanny is your
employee, you are welcome to have a contract with her if you
would feel more comfortable. We would be happy to assist in
creating a contract for you at no additional fee. We give you a
one-year guarantee. That means if the nanny leaves within the
first year, we will replace her. The one year guarantee is for full
time nannies only.
What is the cancellation policy for the permanent nanny?
If the nanny cancels her employment, the client will be refunded
the full amount of the placement fee, less the non-refundable
deposit. The Teaching Nanny will replace the nanny at no
additional fee upon the client’s request.
What is the Newsletter you mail out? The newsletter we
send to families each month will include information on
developmental milestones and suggested family activities as will
as information on various topics of interest to families.
How does the 10% early payment work? If the placement
fee is paid within 48 hours of the nanny accepting the position
then the fee is 10% less. Example: if your fee is $800 and you
are going to get the payment made within 48 hours of the
nanny accepting the position then the fee should be $720.
What additional information do you give nannies prior to
starting employment? We first provide each nanny at
placement with a Teaching Nanny briefcase including nanny
educational materials, pamphlets and educational videos, a
Nanny Journal, and educational planning forms as well as a
thorough list of resources to use daily. Every month Teaching
Nannies will receive a newsletter with information about the field
and many suggested educational activities by age group as well
as a section on sign language. Since we are also educators in
early childhood we are available by phone or email to provide
assistance on many topics from behavioral issues to
educational activities and provide ongoing training.
What do you expect of the Nannies? We expect each
Teaching Nanny placed to provide a fun, nurturing and
enriching/educational environment each day for the children in
their care. Each nanny is also expected to create an
individualized educational plan for the children in their care.
What are the typical duties of a Nanny? Teaching nannies
typically will provide all the needs directly pertaining to your
children including; driving, meal preparation, organization and
clean up and other household responsibilities as well as
educational developmental responsibilities.
Do I need to provide a vehicle for my Nanny? You do not
need to provide a vehicle for your nanny if your nanny is a live-
out nanny. If your nanny is a live-in nanny vehicles are typically
provided.
Do you provide a Nanny/Family Agreement? We do
provide a Nanny/Family Agreement for your particular situation
upon your request for no additional fee.
Frequently Asked Family Questions
What makes The Teaching Nanny stand apart from other
Nanny Agencies? We only place educated, experienced and
enthusiastic educators. We have an extensive screening
process to ensure each nanny will provide the appropriate
nurturing and developmentally appropriate education for the
children in their care. We also provide additional education
and support for all the nannies we place
What Backgrounds do Nannies Have? Our nannies have a
wide variety of backgrounds. A typical nanny we will place has
a 4 year degree in early childhood/education or a related field
and experience as a nanny or a teacher.
What is the Cost? Our referral fee is $800 for placements. A
$200 nonrefundable registration is due before you start
interviewing nannies.
What is the Video Profile? During each interview we take a
short video of each nanny who agrees to taking a video. After
you submit your profile and work order we will send you a video
profile and a text profile of any nanny you select.
What is the Resource area? The Resource area has forms,
websites, books, activity plans/ideas, newsletters and a lot of
other useful information. Families that have hired a nanny and
nannies that have been placed with a family will have access to
this area. The areas can be accessed from the families page
or the nannies page.
How much do nannies get paid? Nanny salaries vary widely
however the typical salaries can range from $10/hr to $18/hr
depending on education and experience.
What is your screening process? Each nanny goes
through several interviews, extensive background checks,
reference checks and education checks. Drug testing is also
available. All of the information is made available to families if
they are interested in a particular nanny.
How long does it take to hire a Nanny? It will typically take
from 2 to 6 weeks to hire a nanny.
What other benefits should I offer a Nanny? Some
nannies will look for vacation days, sick days and some medical
insurance reimbursement.
How do I handle taxes, social security, and workers
compensation? You’ll need to discuss that with your
accountant. We have a tax service in which we can refer you.
Let them know The Teaching Nanny referred you. It is GTM
Associates 888-432-7972
As an employer what are the various insurance policies I
should consider? As a benefit, you may want to offer Health
Insurance, Life Insurance, or Disability Insurance as an
employer, you may be required to provide Workman’s
compensation Insurance. If the nanny is transporting your
children, per the job description, you must make sure you
provide the proper automobile Insurance for her to carry out
her duties.
How does the 1-year guarantee work? We screen our
applicants for those who can give a minimum of a one-year
commitment. We look at their backgrounds to see if they are
stable enough to keep a commitment. Since the nanny is your
employee, you are welcome to have a contract with her if you
would feel more comfortable. We would be happy to assist in
creating a contract for you at no additional fee. We give you a
one-year guarantee. That means if the nanny leaves within the
first year, we will replace her. The one year guarantee is for full
time nannies only.
What is the cancellation policy for the permanent nanny?
If the nanny cancels her employment, the client will be refunded
the full amount of the placement fee, less the non-refundable
deposit. The Teaching Nanny will replace the nanny at no
additional fee upon the client’s request.
What is the Newsletter you mail out? The newsletter we
send to families each month will include information on
developmental milestones and suggested family activities as will
as information on various topics of interest to families.
How does the 10% early payment work? If the placement
fee is paid within 48 hours of the nanny accepting the position
then the fee is 10% less. Example: if your fee is $800 and you
are going to get the payment made within 48 hours of the
nanny accepting the position then the fee should be $720.
What additional information do you give nannies prior to
starting employment? We first provide each nanny at
placement with a Teaching Nanny briefcase including nanny
educational materials, pamphlets and educational videos, a
Nanny Journal, and educational planning forms as well as a
thorough list of resources to use daily. Every month Teaching
Nannies will receive a newsletter with information about the field
and many suggested educational activities by age group as well
as a section on sign language. Since we are also educators in
early childhood we are available by phone or email to provide
assistance on many topics from behavioral issues to
educational activities and provide ongoing training.
What do you expect of the Nannies? We expect each
Teaching Nanny placed to provide a fun, nurturing and
enriching/educational environment each day for the children in
their care. Each nanny is also expected to create an
individualized educational plan for the children in their care.
What are the typical duties of a Nanny? Teaching nannies
typically will provide all the needs directly pertaining to your
children including; driving, meal preparation, organization and
clean up and other household responsibilities as well as
educational developmental responsibilities.
Do I need to provide a vehicle for my Nanny? You do not
need to provide a vehicle for your nanny if your nanny is a live-
out nanny. If your nanny is a live-in nanny vehicles are typically
provided.
Do you provide a Nanny/Family Agreement? We do
provide a Nanny/Family Agreement for your particular situation
upon your request for no additional fee.
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