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One of the most difficult and important decisions a parent has to make is who will take care of their children when they are not available. The days of living close to relatives who share in child rearing responsibilities are in the distant past for most Americans. Most of us have to entrust our children to people outside the family and finding the situation we are comfortable with is often an arduous task. This article will define in- home child care services.
Mother’s helper- Mother’s helpers care for children with a parent present. During school vacations teen agers often seek these positions. This is a good way for a parent to have some uninterrupted time yet still be available if the helper has a need. For a parent who works from home this could be a good option.
Baby sitter- Baby sitters provide care for children with no parent present. They usually work less than twenty hours a week and charge an hourly rate.
Au Pair- An au pair is a young adult between the ages of 18 and 26 from a foreign country who lives and works for one to two years with an American family. The au pair is a primary caregiver and in addition to room and board receives a small monetary allowance. An au pair is treated as a member of the family.
Often a parent looking for child care hears of someone who has a nanny and the questions arise like what is a nanny? What does a nanny do? Is a nanny just a fancy word for a babysitter?
Nanny- A nanny is much like a baby sitter. A nanny works more than 20 hours a week and may live in the family home. A nanny often has increased responsibilities which include meal preparation for children and transporting children to and from school, play dates, etc. A nanny often remains with a family for a number of years.
Often a parent looking for child care hears of someone who has a nanny and the questions arise like: what is a nanny? What does a nanny do? Is a nanny just a fancy word for a babysitter? This article will answer these questions.
The International Nanny Association gives this definition: “a nanny is employed by the family on either a live-in or live-out basis to undertake all tasks related to the care of children. Duties are generally restricted to child care and the domestic tasks related to child care.”
All nannies are not the same. Some are certified and have a lot of experience. Some nannies live with the families; others come to the home as scheduled. Some, not all, will do domestic work that is not directly related to child care.
What does a Nanny Do?
A nanny is a substitute for a parent and when on duty is responsible for the total care of a child. The duties will vary depending on the age of the child but will include everything from changing diapers to helping with homework. Since a nanny’s role is all-inclusive she needs a wide range of skills.
Nannies hours will vary by the needs of the family. Most nannies work somewhere between 30 and 60 hours a week. Nannies usually have week-ends and holidays off. Their compensation package typically includes paid vacation and holidays.
A nanny’s salary is negotiable, but she must make at least minimum wage. Local markets will help determine the salary. You, as the employer, will be required to pay her Social Security taxes in addition to other employer related taxes in your area.
There are other potential expenses associated with a nanny. For example, your automobile insurance premiums may be increased to cover a nanny. You would need to check with your local officials for policies regarding unemployment tax and worker’s compensation insurance.
A nanny is more than a fancy name for a babysitter. She assumes the full responsibility of the child left in her care. To learn more about nannies…
Finding the perfect match for in-home child care is possible and hopefully the above will help you decide what you need. To learn more about child care services.
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