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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

Nanny raise for second child

I have a toddler who will be starting part time preschool in the fall.  I will be returning to work shortly thereafter, at which time our nanny will also be responsible for our newborn.  Our nanny is full-time and I believe she is being paid the market rate (not lower or higher).  She receives paid ...

Families Together Open House - Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Families Together Open House - Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Families Together Cooperative Nursery School in Edgewater offers a welcoming community with outstanding teachers; a research-based approach to learning through play; a commitment to supporting, connecting, and involving f...

Trying to start Babysitting Co-op in Buena Park

Hello!    This is my first post so hoping this is ok to do here!    My husband and I are trying to start a babysitting co-op in the Buena Park neighborhood.  The goal is to have 4-10 families involved with children of all ages welcome. (We have a 7 month old) We will ho...

Babysitting course - is Red Cross the only place in town or nearby?

I'd like to enroll my 12 yr old in a babysitting class but can only find classes through the American Red Cross.  Unfortunately, the times/locations (Harrison St, Park Ridge, Romeoville, and Rockford) don't work with spring sports so I am looking for other options.  I called the YMCA, as they used t...

Nanny agencies - recent experience

Our nanny is unfortunately moving away and we are looking for a new full time nanny. In the past we have preferred using an agency for ease and have been very happy with the candidates but it has been some time since we last looked. Does anyone have recent recommendations for agencies that they have...


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What to ask in a nanny interview

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