Why should my family hire a nanny through TLC Nannies?

• We are a professional and reputable company that is committed to excellence:

•Member of the INA (International Nanny Association).
•Member of other professional organizations.

Please see the links to the professional organizations we are members of on the lower left of this page.

•We recognize that you are busy and your time is valuable so we strive to make the process as quick and easy as possible for you and your family.

• We are a very personable and caring service. Your family’s happiness is very important to us. We take the time to listen to your family’s needs and concerns from the start so that we find the right nanny for you as quickly and efficiently as possible.

• We have a straight forward and easy to understand flat fee structure. We do not collect a percentage of your nanny’s salary, and as a result, we will not try to place a nanny that requires a higher salary.

• Every family is important to us. TLC Nannies will not put you on a list. Instead we strive to get your family a nanny as soon as possible. We take our job serious here at TLC!

• We expect the best from our nannies. Meaning our nannies are professionals committed to excellence. (TLC Nannies respects the work that our nannies do and has worked hard to establish a wonderful working relationship with our nannies over the years). Also, many of our nannies refer our agency to other nannies.

• Most importantly we expect the best from ourselves.

How long does the process take to get a nanny?

• Majority of our nannies are looking to start a nanny position as soon as possible. The process usually takes between two and eight weeks to complete. Although we have placed nannies within two to three days. Once your registration is processed we start the placement process immediately to get your family the best nanny as soon as possible. We recommend that your family get registered four to eight weeks in advance if possible.

What experience is required of the nanny?

• We require that the nanny has two solid years of nanny experience. We also consider nannies that have an equivalent amount of experience, meaning that they have nanny experience plus a combination of daycare and teaching, group leader qualifications, church nursery, babysitting, etc. We also prefer that our nannies have college experience as well.

Am I responsible to withhold nanny taxes?

• You are required to withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes. The nanny pays 7.65% on her gross earnings. As an employer, you match this amount. The total paid to the federal government is 15.3%. Nannies are also subject to Federal Unemployment tax. The current tax rate is eight tenths of one percent on the first $7,000 of wages earned in each calendar year, which means the maximum due, would be $56.00. If you choose our agency we can refer you to professional tax advisers that can help answer all of your questions.

What happens if my nanny doesn’t work out?

• While this has rarely been an issue with our agency, we do understand that it may happen and plan for it accordingly. Our agency has a three month replacement policy, meaning that we will replace your nanny in the first three months if you are not satisfied with the nanny at no cost to you.

Does the nanny provide any household chores for our family?

• The nannies main duty is the care and safety of your children. This as you know is a very big responsibility.

• Majority of our nannies however are more then willing to help with light housework, children’s laundry, help picking up children’s toys, errands and grocery shopping, some even meal preparation. However, the nanny should not be expected to clean your home. If the nanny is cleaning your house you can expect that your child/children do not have her undivided attention.

What salary/wage do I pay my nanny?

• Salary and wages depend on many factors - such as whether they are permanent placement/temporary, live-in/live-out, and the individual nanny's experience.

• Please contact us for more information.

Do I have to provide benefits for my nanny?

• No. Some families are able to provide medical insurance, dental insurance, etc. This is a wonderful bonus if your family can do this for the nanny. Some families will provide this and pay less salary. It’s really up to your family what you want and can do.

What are the agency fees to our family?

• Please contact us for fee and policy information.