RESOURCES
For Families/Nannies Finding their Match
Looking for a nanny/Family but not sure where to look?
Agencies take all the guess work out of finding a quality nanny/family! They will search, interview and vet nannies/Families based on your specific requests. Agencies I recommend:
Want to try looking yourself?
Facebook groups like Cincinnati Childcare Finder, Babysitter Wanted or Available in Mason and Deerfield Twsp or even posting in your local city facebook page
Sites like Care.com, Sitter City where you can search or make a job posting
Tips in your Search/Placement
Make sure to chat about expectations before starting a new placement. Here are a few things to think about beforehand:
Getting a background check done/checking references
Asking questions about comfortability with specific tasks relating to the job you are wanting as a family or not comfortable with doing as a nanny (Ex: Laundry, dishes, cooking meals, driving the child etc)
Try a working interview to make sure it is a great fit!
Make a contract and have both parties sign it, review extensively beforehand
Have open communication before smaller problems become bigger ones
Set up payroll and make sure taxes are being paid
Want to Dive Deeper as a Nanny
Connect with nanny groups in your area
Find professional development opportunities or conferences like INA
Become an a member with the international nanny association (INA)
Find books, podcasts, youtube channels or other avenues to continue learning to be the best nanny you can be
How to Best Support your Nanny
Have open communication and be direct when problems come up
Share what is going well
Do a three month check in, and then yearly after
Asking what more you can do to support them
Ask about their goals as a nanny and check in to see how you can support
Books I Reccomend
There's no such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson McGurk
See you there!
The top places I take my kiddos in the area
Makino Park
Get Air
Cincinnati Zoo & Aquarium
Dig and Play & Jump and Jack's
Any Library
Liberty Mall & Cininnati Children's Discovery Center
EnterTRAINment Junction
Highfield Discovery Garden