College Nannies & Tutors of Loudoun -- Now is the time to secure summer childcare

March 9, 2009 - PRLog -- MEDIA ADVISORY:         Contact: Joel Getis (571) 333-0660
March 2009            jgetis@collegenannies.com


The warm, sunny summer days are highly anticipated by parents and children alike, but many working parents also have concerns -- how to keep their children actively engaged and safe during the months of summer fun.  A summer nanny can be the answer to this dilemma, but many parents are unsure of how to find quality care.

“Parents need to start the process now to ensure they have top-quality childcare available for the summer,” notes Joel Getis, owner of College Nannies & Tutors of Loudoun.   “First, we recommend that families openly discuss their needs.  Depending upon the ages of your children, it’s a good idea to involve them in this discussion while making it clear that it is ultimately a parental decision.” College Nannies & Tutors of Loudoun provides a Top 5 Tips for Finding Childcare and wants to help parents find the right childcare solution for their family. If the process seems a bit overwhelming and time consuming, consider consulting with a professional agency to assist and guide you.    



College Nannies & Tutors of Loudoun’s Top 5 Tips for Finding Childcare

1.   Allow 6-8 weeks to conduct a nanny search.  It takes a significant amount of time to gather and review applications, interview candidates, check references, run background checks, and to follow up on all of the details.  Be prepared to devote a significant amount of time to your search.

2.   Develop your job description.  Include items such as schedules, driving requirements, medical training, cooking skills or any other special training will help narrow your candidate pool to only the most appropriate applicants.  

3.   Prepare a budget.  Be sure to include not only base wages but also taxes and insurance in your calculations.  For some key items to consider in your planning, see http://www.collegenannies.com/nanny/tax_information.aspx.  Determine whether you want to attempt to handle the requirements on your own or hire a professional agency.

4.   Establish your plan for conducting background screens and reference checks.  At a minimum, you should conduct national criminal, local criminal and national sex offender searches on a nanny before finalizing employment.  In addition, you should check references and consider other items, such as driving record screens

5.   Conduct interviews with questions related to availability, pay requirements, past work experience, education and overall qualifications.    Be aware of what type of personality will fit best with your family.  Review your family values, discipline and parenting style and ask questions to determine how candidates match up in those areas.

Once you have hired a nanny, it is important establish lines of communication.  Provide guidelines and assistance with planning daily activities and use simple tools such as a family calendar, a notebook of ideas, or even regular to-do lists.  Meeting with your nanny regularly to review performance and expectations will help to ensure that your children are receiving the role model care that you desire.

College Nannies & Tutors of Loudoun offers many options to allow children to have a carefree yet enriching summer.   Fun, sun-filled days at the pool, an outing to the zoo, or a relaxing day hanging out with friends will ensure that your children have a great summer.  Knowing that a qualified, responsible role model is caring for them reassures parents and enables them to enjoy the season as well. Even more stress is reduced by the fact College Nannies & Tutors of Loudoun employs the nannies and takes care of all tax and payroll issues. They can even provide emergency childcare in the event of illness, schedule changes, or emergencies.  Life is simplified and families can focus on fun and relaxation during their time together.

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About College Nannies and Tutors of Loudoun offers customized placements including full and part-time nanny positions and tutor positions. Their goal is to Build Stronger Families™ by providing role models that lead to happy children and successful students. Clients and employees can learn more by visiting www.CollegeNannies.com or contacting Joel Getis at 571-333-0660 or jgetis@CollegeNannies.com.