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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.

Ready to find a nanny? Start your search in our Childcare Classifieds.

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...
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...
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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Nanny search

Curious to get latest opinions from folks here who they would recommend to use for a nanny search? Looking for high quality candidates. We previously had a very bad experience with Coast to Coast (https://nanniescoasttocoast.com/) so trying to do a little more diligence this time around. Thank you...

How to find a college / high school senior to help with evening hours

Are there reliable places/sites to find younger (enganging, fun, reliable, but likely not nanny level help needed) college students or even high school seniors to help with evening activities for kids (no driving needed, but walking to or from sports, or hanging and home and playing with a child or ...

Open House at Science & Arts Academy

Science & Arts Academy Open House Saturday, November 14 9:00-11:00am Discover Science & Arts Academy, where gifted learners thrive. Join us for Open House and experience what makes SAA unique. Tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, and hear from students and families about how SAA...

Montessori Gifted Prep?

Hi - we are looking for a daycare for our two year old with lower ratios. 8:1 just seems crazy for our kiddo, and we want a bit more 1:1 interaction. We found Montessori Gifted Prep, which touts 5:1 ratios for this age. Has anyone sent their child here? What was your experience? ...

Reco: High School Boy to hang with 7YO

We have a 7YO boy who could really benefit from some “big brother” type hang sessions this summer. In search of recommendations if anyone knows an 8th grade or high schooler who would be open to hanging, going to a park, shooting hoops once a week on a committed basis. It’d be after camp for hour or...

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