Why should a parent choose to work with a nanny agency
rather than finding a nanny on their own? Surely you as the parent would
have better insight into who would be a good nanny for your children, right?
Of course you are right! No one else is in a better position to
determine what is best for your child.
That said, following are a few of the beneficial reasons parents would
choose to work with a nanny agency:
Time
This is easily one of the top reasons clients site for
working with a nanny agency. Looking for
a nanny can be extremely time consuming, not to mention overwhelming. In order to conduct a proper nanny search,
among other things, one must take the time to review resumes and applications,
conduct phone and in-person interviews, as well as checking references. An in-person interview alone takes at least
an hour, and if you are doing a thorough search you are looking at talking to a
minimum of three candidates.
A nanny agency will do all of the preliminary work for you,
ensuring that the nannies that you interview have been pre-screened and are the
best possible candidates for your position.
Expertise
Easily another one of the top reasons clients site for
working with a nanny agency is the expertise that comes along with working with
an agency. Knowing where to look, what
to look for, and what questions to ask are only a few things that a nanny
agency will bring to the table. Further,
a good agency is not only going to be an expert in helping you find the right
nanny, but can be a valuable resource in helping a family retain their
nanny. Families and nannies alike should
be comfortable reaching out to their agency to get counsel on how to handle any
issues that may arise, or to consult on any changes that the family may be
going through (i.e. what to do with your nanny as the children get older).
Third Party Perspective
Finally, when making major decisions it can be helpful to
have a third party perspective. Someone
who has relevant experience can be invaluable when you are deciding exactly
what the position will call for, and what kind of nanny you are looking
for. Many families also find it
extremely helpful to discuss the nannies that they have interviewed with the
nanny agency so that they can compare notes.
In conclusion, using a nanny agency will save you precious
time as they have the expertise to help you define your position and recruit
appropriate candidates while offering an outside perspective. As a nanny agency in Orange County, we at
Crunch Care want to ensure that our clients don’t have to spend their time
weeding thorough hundreds of candidates.
We want to help our families navigate through not just the search and
hiring process, but also be a resource for them years down the line as their
circumstances change. To find out more
about how Crunch Care can help find the right nanny for your family, please
give us a call today at (877) 553-4231!
