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Welcome to our Publications section! This is one of my favorite parts of the website because it helps me to do what I’m so passionate about, helping you find, screen, and hire quality caregivers and build successful, long term employment relationships. All of our publications carry our unique blend of insight (gained from 18 years of nanny experience), proven hiring and employment strategies and an unwavering commitment to quality childcare. Many of our publications are free. Our paid publictions carry our “no problem!” money back guarantee. If you’re not happy with any of our publications for whatever reason, simply let us know within 30 calendar days and we’ll cheerfully refund your money.
If you have an idea for a new publication, please let us know. We’re working hard to make AllAboutNannyCare.com the best nanny resource on the web.
~ Lora Brawley, owner of AllAboutNannyCare.com
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Publications to Help Parents Find, Hire and Keep a Great Nanny
Is a Nanny the Right Childcare Choice for Me?
What Does a Nanny Cost?
First Time Employer Tip Sheet
Successful Nanny Searches – A How-To Guide
Do-It-Yourself Nanny Search Kit
Guide to Finding the Right Placement Agency
Interviewing a Nanny Tip Sheet
Expert’s Guide to Interviewing Nannies
Interview Evaluation for Parents
Referencing a Nanny Tip Sheet
Expert’s Guide to Referencing Nannies
The Successful Nanny Employer
Performance Review
Transitions – When Your Nanny Leaves
Info on Finding, Hiring, and Keeping a Great Nanny
Is a Nanny the Right Childcare Choice for Me?
This publication helps you explore the pros and cons of in-home childcare.
What Does a Nanny Cost?
This worksheet gives you a detailed look at the cost of employing a nanny.
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Getting Started In Your Nanny Search
Ready to hire a nanny but don’t know where to start? This tip sheet guides you through the process, helping you find, hire, and keep a great nanny.
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Successful Nanny Searches – A How-To Guide
There are many aspects to a successful nanny search and parents often waste time, energy and money “learning as they go”. This guide eliminates the learning curve, expertly walking you through the search process step-by-step. It helps you accurately asses your needs, evaluate past nanny experiences, develop a detailed job description, decide which search method best fits your style and budget, pinpoint the type of candidate best suited for your job, and effectively sell your job to the nanny of your choice.
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Do-It-Yourself Nanny Search Kit
If you’re conducting your own nanny search, don’t start without this valuable kit. It guides you through the ins and outs of a successful self search and provides you with employment forms and customizable advertising tools. It includes…
* Self Search Success Strategies
* How to Write a Classified Ad
* Nanny Application
* Standard Release of Information for Background Checks
* Contact Log
* Flyer Template
* Networking Card Template
* Overview of Employer Tax Issues
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Guide to Finding the Right Placement Agency
This publication answers all of your FAQs, outlines what to look for in a nanny agency, and provides sample questions to ask when talking to potential agencies.
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Interviewing a Nanny Tip Sheet
This tip sheet outlines what to look for, what to avoid, and how to develop an interview script tailored to your family’s requirements
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Expert’s Guide to Interviewing Nannies
This booklet outlines a unique interviewing method developed especially for in-home caregivers. It describes 6 essential areas of discussion, each directly impacting a nanny’s ability to provide quality care. It details what to look for and what to avoid, teaches strategies for unearthing important information often missed in a traditional nanny interview, and provides sample questions specific to different ages of children and different levels of nannies. Whether you’re using a placement agency or searching yourself, this guide is key to a successful hire.
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Interview Evaluation for Parents
Use this handy sheet to jot down your immediate impressions of a nanny candidate after an interview. This information will help you effectively follow-up and make an informed hiring decision.
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Referencing a Nanny Tip Sheet
This tip sheet outlines what types of references you should check, what areas to cover, and how to develop a script tailored to your family’s requirements.
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Expert’s Guide to Referencing Nannies
Using tried and true referencing techniques, this booklet helps you create a comprehensive picture of who a candidate is both as a caregiver and a person. It outlines the 5 types of references, including valuable ones often overlooked in traditional nanny screening, and describes the unique insight each reference can offer. It provides strategies for scripting relevant questions using the information gathered during an interview plus offers sample questions covering areas essential to a nanny’s success. It details what to look for, what to be cautious of, and what to follow-up on. Whether you’re using a placement agency or searching yourself, this guide is key to a successful hire.
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The Successful Nanny Employer
The majority of nannies leave their jobs because of problems within the nanny / parent relationship, not because of the job itself. This booklet helps you avoid the pitfalls employers commonly face and build a successful, long-term relationship with your nanny. You’ll learn how to make your new nanny feel welcome, why a comprehensive nanny work agreement is crucial, strategies for a successful nanny / family meeting, and the secrets to preparing a meaningful performance review. It also includes our popular Insider’s Guide to Being a Great Nanny Employer.
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Performance Review
This tool helps you quickly and easily evaluate your nanny’s performance in a variety of areas. It includes a comment section to note areas of concern and future goals.
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Transitions – When Your Nanny Leaves
When your nanny leaves, whether she’s quitting or being fired, it can be a difficult transition for your child. This booklet offers tips on talking to your child about your nanny’s departure, maintaining a connection that works for your whole family, and helping your child transition from the old caregiver to the new caregiver.
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