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What Qualifications Matter Most for Nanny Placement Services?
Many nanny agencies require a minimum number of years of professional nanny experience over the age of 18 in order to qualify to register with their agency. At Kindred Families, we require a minimum of three years of experience before we accept anyone for a placement....
What Happens if Your Family or Nanny Gets COVID?
Many employers are requiring their nanny to have COVID vaccinations in order to be eligible to work with their family. This is a completely understandable request. However, as we are experiencing, the vaccine does not guarantee against contracting the virus. With this...
CPR and First Aid – Is a Nanny’s Certification Enough for Your Family?
Whether a family is using a nanny agency or attempting to hire a nanny independently, most prefer a nanny is CPR and First Aid certified. In fact, the vast majority of families we speak with at Kindred Families, list it as a requirement. We agree. It is our...
How does a San Diego Nanny Placement Agency Rate in the Class of Being the “The Best,” “Elite” or “Top?”
Is it based on the caliber of their clientele? Is it because they choose to work with nannies that have a higher level of qualifications? Or is it simply because they are trying to attract a higher profile client to drive up their revenue? The truth is, it really...
What is a Realistic Timeline for Nanny Placement?
The advice we give people as not only one of the most experienced, but also one of the most personable, nanny agencies serving California and Colorado, is to take your time. Rushing to find just any nanny often leads to disappointment for both the family and the...
To Tax or Not to Tax? That is the Question
As a nanny placement agency, we’re asked this regularly. Our recommendation is that you should always pay your household employees on the books. The reason for this is, if you have a nanny, either full or part-time, you are technically a household employer. That means...