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Aside from choosing a school (and your partner!), hiring a nanny for your little one may be one of the most important choices you make for your family.
 

You want someone who’s responsible and loving, of course, but there may be other considerations: Do you need a nanny who can drive? Do you want a bilingual nanny? Are you looking for someone with a CPR certification?
 

NPN offers tons of resources to help you figure out the traits of your ideal nanny, connect you with nanny candidates and start your nanny relationship on the right foot.


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How to find a nanny
In today's economy, many households have two working parents. That's where a nanny comes in. But hiring a nanny to care for your little one can be an intimidating process. As a former nanny and the fo...
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What to ask in a nanny interview
There is a lot to consider when hiring a nanny. Interviewing, screening and selecting potential nanny candidates can be a daunting task, but it is an important part of finding a nanny that is a good f...
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Why we chose a nanny over daycare
With our first child, we agonized over most decisions, but deciding what to do about child care was the hardest. It gave me constant anxiety and frequently kept me up at night. It was one of those BIG...
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Discussions

Super Sitters vs. K Grace

Curious if folks have a view on which agency is better - Chicago Super Sitters or K Grace? Also open to another agency you think might be even better than both. Thanks! ...

Where should college-aged babysitter "advertise" for new families/babysitting jobs?

Where do you recommend my 19 yo rising college sophomore look for babysitting jobs in the city?  Currently she babysits periodically for 2 families but used to have 2 additional families she babysat for but one just moved and another child aged out, so she is looking to expand her clientele.  Typica...

JCC Heller

Does anyone know why the JCC Heller daycare is shutting down? (the one on Melrose between Broadway and Lake shore)  I'm past this age but shocked to hear this as they were always at capacity and had an amazing program. What are they going to do with that building? is the whole JCC shutting down in C...

Alternative to care.com?

Are there any websites anyone would recommend for finding a nanny that you have used recently? I don’t have Facebook.  I have never had luck on care.com.  I also keep striking out with the agencies too.  ...

Preschool Necessary for Parker Application?

Hi, looking to apply to Parker for my daughter, who will be eligible for Pre-K next fall. I heard that part of the application process requires a recommendation from a daycare or preschool. We have a nanny and plan to keep her until we start Pre-K. Has anyone been accepted to Parker without attendin...


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What to ask in a nanny interview

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