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Nanny Placement FAQs
What is considered a nanny?
Nannies are typically hired for long-term, regular, consistent schedules, often working full-time or part-time daily. Nanny employment is formalized with a contract outlining duties, salary, benefits, and employment terms. Motor City Sitters considers all consistent recurring childcare to be a nanny placement.
What is the difference between a part-time and full-time nanny?
A full-time nanny is employed at least 35 hours per week. Part-time nannies are employed less than 35 hours per week and can have schedules ranging from a few hours one day to longer five days a week.
What is the process for finding a nanny through Motor City Sitters?
Our process involves an initial consultation to understand your needs, go over our placement process, and discuss the legal and standard practices for employing a nanny. This is followed by a thorough search and screening of candidates and interviews to ensure the perfect fit for your family.
How long does it take to place a nanny?
The time frame can vary depending on your specific requirements, but the process takes between 3 to 4 weeks on average.
Are your nannies experienced and qualified?
Yes, all our nannies undergo a rigorous screening process, including background checks, reference checks, and verification of qualifications and experience.
What kind of background checks do you perform on your nannies?
We perform comprehensive background checks, including criminal records, driving records, and child abuse registry checks.
Can I interview the nannies before making a decision?
Absolutely. We arrange interviews between families and shortlisted nannies to ensure compatibility and mutual comfort. We will also only connect you with nannies who are prescreened and interviewed by the agency to ensure they are compatible with the position.
How do you match nannies with families?
We consider various factors, including the family’s specific needs, the nanny’s experience, skills, personality, and availability, to ensure a good match.
What are the costs of hiring a nanny through Motor City Sitters?
Our fees vary based on the level of service required. You can find our fees here.(https://www.motorcitysitters.com/nanny-placement) Placements for nannies require a 50% non-refundable fee that will be applied towards the total.
What is included in the placement fee?
Our placement fee helps to cover the expense of background checks, system and website maintenance, and our time to find you the perfect candidates.
How is the nanny’s salary determined?
Nanny salaries are determined based on their experience, qualifications, and the family's specific requirements. We will help to negotiate a fair compensation package. Motor City Sitters advocates for a minimum of the average going rate for the area. Part of the consultation process is assisting families in putting together a fair and competitive compensation package.
How is the nanny’s salary determined?
Nanny salaries are determined based on their experience, qualifications, and the family's specific requirements. We will help to negotiate a fair compensation package. Motor City Sitters advocates for a minimum of the average going rate for the area. Part of the consultation process is assisting families in putting together a fair and competitive compensation package.
What kind of support do you provide after placement?
We offer ongoing support, including follow-up check-ins, conflict resolution assistance, and replacement services if necessary.
What happens if we are not satisfied with our nanny?
We provide a guarantee period during which we will work with you to address any issues or find a replacement nanny.
Do you provide temporary or emergency nanny services?
We offer temporary and emergency nanny placements for families needing short-term or immediate assistance.
Do you assist with contracts and legal paperwork?
Yes, we include and require families to use a detailed and well-laid-out employment contract for all of our placements and provide guidance on legal requirements, taxes, and employment laws.
How do you handle confidentiality and privacy concerns?
We take privacy very seriously and ensure that all information shared during the placement process is kept confidential and used solely to find the right nanny for your family. We also require all caregivers placed by the agency to sign an NDA for every family they work with.
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