The nanny: a great childcare solution

You have long hesitated between a nanny and a daycare program, weighing the pros and cons of each type of care. But this time it's decided, you have chosen a home caregiver for your child.
After visiting and browsing many ads, you are about to meet with several candidates that you have pre-selected. topnanny gives you advice for recruitment and adventure.

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A nanny, what if you couldn't do without one?

While it is undoubtedly the most comfortable method of child care for children, as they are not constantly transported and instead keep their same home environment, what about for parents?

Let's say that at the beginning, it's not easy to trust a stranger who will spend long hours at your home in your absence. Will she do a good job of looking after the children being alone or will she spend her days watching TV or try that new dress your husband just bought you? ( Well, there we are exaggerating a bit)

But in time, once you have learned to trust her, you'll save a lot of time and stress thanks to her!

A nanny? What are the benefits?

The scene is set:
It's 6pm, you're just closing up the file you were working on  when your lovely HR manager tumbles in your office shouting that his secretary forgot to tell you about a super super important meeting, which cannot take place without you, that you are a pillar in the agency and that the meeting is now ......!  

You are annoyed to have to tell the nanny at the last minute but she responds:

"No worries, Catherine. I am taking care of everything, relax, everything will be fine!" 

In addition to the thorn in your foot  that she's removed, you will enjoy coming home and dedicating yourself completely to your children who have already done their homework under the discerning eye of the nanny, eaten their meals and been bathed.

You can also include household chores in the contract. Be careful though to be reasonable and take into account the age and number of children: her first priority is to take the best care of them! But it's a real comfort not having to turn on the washing machine just when you get in the door... but don't count on the children's rooms always being spotless!

You're imagining the beautiful weekends on the horizon? A live-in nanny, does almost what you would do if you were at home. But don't ask more of her than what you yourself are capable of.

What is a nanny?

What is the major difference between the work of home childcare provider compared to that of a nanny? On the surface, there is not much, the two businesses are dedicated to caring for children during their parent's absence, it is a kind of handover time for parents to fulfill their working days. However while one works at the employer's residence while the other receives the child in her own home. 

Salary, rates and costs of a nanny

Unlike in-home family care, the cost of a nanny is more consistent throughout Canada. The minimum rate is set at minimum wage minus charges for room and board if she lives at your residence. topnanny still advises you against undeclared work, which may cause you considerable inconvenience. You can also pay your nanny to babysit your child outside of her regular hours.

Childcare with a live-in nanny: a user's manual

This is the type of care you need? Then go look at our nanny ads, but not without reading our tips for hiring and what comes after. You will also find in our guide, all the steps of childcare in your own home, the first day of care until the end of the contract. Discover what to do in case of small problems, how to manage them so they do not become big conflicts.

The administrative procedures you need to follow 

At top-nanny we know that your biggest "restraint" is the administrative side. Knowing that you were not born an employer that you are not going to memorize the labour act, we tried to make a guide that can answer any questions you may have. Employment contract, paid leave or special events or dismissal ... Nothing (or almost) will be a secret for you anymore.