At Nanny Boutique, we strive to set ourselves apart from other agencies by offering unparalleled consultative service and attention to each client. We provide a unique level of care, honesty and candor to ensure quality, successful placements. We encourage both families and nannies to use our unlimited resources for all your childcare needs. Whether you would like to refer a nanny, hire a nanny, or find a good family to work for--we believe we can help!
What is the Role of a Nanny?
A nanny is responsible for the complete care of their employer's children. Duties include tending to each child's basic physical needs, meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, providing behavioral guidelines and disciplining when appropriate, intellectual stimulation, language activities and provide transportation when required. Housekeeping responsibilities are primarily child related. A nanny must be able to communicate well with both children and parents. Depending on the individual family, the nanny may be treated as an employee, a cherished friend or as a member of the family.
Sample Questions For Interviewing a Nanny
Sample Behavioral Questions for Parents
1. How did you get into this work? What interests you most about this work?
2. Can you talk about your past experiences with children? Why did you leave?
3. What types of activities do you enjoy? Do you like going for walks, park, play dates, etc.?
4. How do you deal with difficult children? Tantrums? Crying?
5. What do you feel is most important for our son/daughter at this age?
6. What would you do in an emergency situation? Have you ever been in an emergency situation?
7. How much flexibility do you have with your schedule? (including how much “last minute” flexibility)
8. What do you expect from us?
Sample Items/Issues to Discuss with Nanny
1. Salary, vacation days, personal/sick days, holidays, etc. This includes scheduling, notice and pay.
2. Method and timing of payment (i.e. how she will be paid and how frequently)
3. Taxes
4. Role and Responsibilities (i.e. Be as detailed as necessary with type (s) of household and child responsibilities: cooking, cleaning, feeding, nap times, keeping a schedule of activities, etc. Also, if you specifically want the nanny to teach the child and assist in his/her development it is good to be specific.)
5. Any specific requirements related to feeding, bathing, changing, etc. (i.e. if the child is allergic to certain food groups, if you use certain diapers and cream, specific milk, etc.)
6. Emergency Numbers: Always leave emergency contact phone numbers for your nanny. (This may include (but is not limited to): Parents, grandparents, friends, physician and 911.)
1. Salary, vacation days, personal/sick days, holidays, etc. This includes scheduling, notice and pay.
2. Method and timing of payment (i.e. how she will be paid and how frequently)
3. Taxes
4. Role and Responsibilities (i.e. Be as detailed as necessary with type (s) of household and child responsibilities: cooking, cleaning, feeding, nap times, keeping a schedule of activities, etc. Also, if you specifically want the nanny to teach the child and assist in his/her development it is good to be specific.)
5. Any specific requirements related to feeding, bathing, changing, etc. (i.e. if the child is allergic to certain food groups, if you use certain diapers and cream, specific milk, etc.)
6. Emergency Numbers: Always leave emergency contact phone numbers for your nanny. (This may include (but is not limited to): Parents, grandparents, friends, physician and 911.)
Nanny Boutique Summer Newsletter
Interviewing Tips for Parents and Nannies
http://www.nannyboutique.com/docs/NannyBoutiqueSummer2008Newsletter.pdf
http://www.nannyboutique.com/docs/NannyBoutiqueSummer2008Newsletter.pdf
Nanny Boutique is Excited to Bring Back Our
“PLAY DAY IN THE PARKS” PROGRAM
for Parents, Nannies, and Kids!!
Nanny Boutique Staff will be hosting warm weather play days in
4 different Chicago Neighborhood Parks.
Mark your calendars for the play day in your area!
Wednesday, June 11th
Oz Park
2021 North Burling Street 60614
10:30pm-11:30pm
Thursday, July 17th
Wells Park
2333 West Sunnyside 60625
10:30pm – 11:30pm
Tuesday, August 12th
Fellger Park
2000 West Belmont 60618
10:30pm – 11:30pm
Friday, September 12th
Skinner Park
1330 West Adams Street 60607
10:30pm-11:30pm
Outdoor Play Day Schedule is weather permitting and may be cancelled due to rain and other inclement weather conditions.
We’d love to have your children, with their nannies, participate in this house of OUTDOOR FUN!!
Please RSVP for the Play Days you would like to attend: keri@nannyboutique.com
Please feel free to invite your friends and we hope to see you there!
“PLAY DAY IN THE PARKS” PROGRAM
for Parents, Nannies, and Kids!!
Nanny Boutique Staff will be hosting warm weather play days in
4 different Chicago Neighborhood Parks.
Mark your calendars for the play day in your area!
Wednesday, June 11th
Oz Park
2021 North Burling Street 60614
10:30pm-11:30pm
Thursday, July 17th
Wells Park
2333 West Sunnyside 60625
10:30pm – 11:30pm
Tuesday, August 12th
Fellger Park
2000 West Belmont 60618
10:30pm – 11:30pm
Friday, September 12th
Skinner Park
1330 West Adams Street 60607
10:30pm-11:30pm
Outdoor Play Day Schedule is weather permitting and may be cancelled due to rain and other inclement weather conditions.
We’d love to have your children, with their nannies, participate in this house of OUTDOOR FUN!!
Please RSVP for the Play Days you would like to attend: keri@nannyboutique.com
Please feel free to invite your friends and we hope to see you there!
January 2008
Happy New Year Clients, Families, & Friends!
In celebration of the New Year, the Nanny Boutique Research Team has decided to kick start the year by providing 2 excellent resources for parents. We understand that life can be hectic as a parent and here are a few ways to kick back and enjoy yourself while learning about the joys of parenthood.
#1
Smart Love Family Services
www.smartlovefamily.org
Smart Love is a non-profit organization on the northside. They provide parenting/caregiver workshops and classes based on the latest child development research and facilitated by child development professionals. In every workshop and class they address how to help you understand and manage your child\'s behavior, development, and include a Q & A component. Lastly, they also provide parent coaching and therapeutic services for children, parents and adult!
Upcoming Programs in January and February:
§ Child Development
§ Smart Routines: Eat, Play, Potty
§ Sweet Dreams: Building Healthy Sleep Habits
#2
Mediafly
www.mediafly.com
Mediafly’s goal is to make it easy for parents to stay on top of your favorite interests. At Mediafly, they know that having kids means you sometimes lose touch with your interests or current events; they are here to help. Whether you're interested in business news, sports, celebrity gossip, or even learning a language, Mediafly allows you to effortlessly choose audio content for your own personalized channels; it's like "radio your way," so you now have the freedom to efficiently catch up on your interests...at home or on the go.
Here is one example of a podcast from Mediafly below:
Manic Mommies on Mediafly
(http://www.mediafly.com/Podcasts/Feeds/Manic_Mommies)
From a fellow Manic Mom...
I subscribe to a lot of the parenting podcasts because they are a great way to get information on parenting while doing other stuff (working out, cleaning, etc.). This is by far my favorite podcast. Erin and Christine are hysterical so I am laughing the entire podcast while getting a ton of great tips. The tips are non-judgmental and not preachy BUT great information you can actually use. I love their down to earth style and sense of humor. I highly recommend checking this podcast out
We hope that these creative outlets will keep you you laughing and enjoying your families every day. Stay turned for next month featuring fun indoor acvities to get you and your families through these chilly months.
In celebration of the New Year, the Nanny Boutique Research Team has decided to kick start the year by providing 2 excellent resources for parents. We understand that life can be hectic as a parent and here are a few ways to kick back and enjoy yourself while learning about the joys of parenthood.
#1
Smart Love Family Services
www.smartlovefamily.org
Smart Love is a non-profit organization on the northside. They provide parenting/caregiver workshops and classes based on the latest child development research and facilitated by child development professionals. In every workshop and class they address how to help you understand and manage your child\'s behavior, development, and include a Q & A component. Lastly, they also provide parent coaching and therapeutic services for children, parents and adult!
Upcoming Programs in January and February:
§ Child Development
§ Smart Routines: Eat, Play, Potty
§ Sweet Dreams: Building Healthy Sleep Habits
#2
Mediafly
www.mediafly.com
Mediafly’s goal is to make it easy for parents to stay on top of your favorite interests. At Mediafly, they know that having kids means you sometimes lose touch with your interests or current events; they are here to help. Whether you're interested in business news, sports, celebrity gossip, or even learning a language, Mediafly allows you to effortlessly choose audio content for your own personalized channels; it's like "radio your way," so you now have the freedom to efficiently catch up on your interests...at home or on the go.
Here is one example of a podcast from Mediafly below:
Manic Mommies on Mediafly
(http://www.mediafly.com/Podcasts/Feeds/Manic_Mommies)
From a fellow Manic Mom...
I subscribe to a lot of the parenting podcasts because they are a great way to get information on parenting while doing other stuff (working out, cleaning, etc.). This is by far my favorite podcast. Erin and Christine are hysterical so I am laughing the entire podcast while getting a ton of great tips. The tips are non-judgmental and not preachy BUT great information you can actually use. I love their down to earth style and sense of humor. I highly recommend checking this podcast out
We hope that these creative outlets will keep you you laughing and enjoying your families every day. Stay turned for next month featuring fun indoor acvities to get you and your families through these chilly months.