Here are 15 tips that will make you a great nanny employer!
✅ Be clear about your expectations
✅ Do not expect the nanny to clean up messes that happened while they were off the clock
✅ Make sure your nanny is not overworked and that they have some down time during the day
✅ Dismiss your nanny on time and make sure you give as much advance notice as possible with any needed schedules changes
✅ Be flexible whenever possible and respect your nanny’s time outside of working hours
✅ Pay your nanny fairly and on time
✅ Have a contract and pay your nanny on the books
✅ Cover all business expenses (mileage, lunch etc…) and provide benefits
✅ Be an approachable boss and communicate often
✅ Give your nanny feedback
✅ Respect your nanny and show your appreciation
✅ Work as a team and avoid micromanaging
✅ Set healthy boundaries and keep the relationship professional!
✅ Give incentive and help with your nanny’s education
✅ Provide a written reference when the position ends
