NEED AN OCCASIONAL NANNY?

WELCOME to our Occasional Nanny Program! 
This program is designed for families that occasionally require the services of a qualified nanny or caregiver but currently do not need on-going nanny services on a regular schedule.  This program is also for families desiring an excellent resource for back-up childcare when a regular care provider is not available. 

How it works:   Parents pay an annual fee of $190 and receive a monthly subscription (12 issues) to our list of pre-screened nannies that are available on an occasional basis for evenings, weekends, and daytime hours.  This list is updated the first week of each month and emailed to subscribing parents.  Generally, there are 20-25 nannies on the list each month.  You will see their names, contact information, and a summary of each nanny’s background and experience.  Parents contact nannies directly to set up childcare or interviews.  For the benefit of all, we highly recommend thoroughly discussing expectations, childcare duties, and nanny pay with your nanny in advance of the scheduled care.  It is also recommended that you set a time to meet with the nanny in advance of the scheduled dates. 

Nanny Pay:  Generally, competitive nanny pay is in the range of $12-18 per hour depending on the nanny’s experience and education, and the requirements of the assignment.  Parents negotiate pay directly with the nanny.  These qualified nannies are non-smoking adults who have passed a criminal and DMV background check, and have verified childcare references and experience.  Some have educational backgrounds related to early childhood development or elementary education.  The above items are accessible to parents from individual nannies or our office upon request. 

To Register: 
1.  Call Necessary Nannies office to let us know you are interested in registering and subscribing to our Occasional Nanny List.  We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.  Office:  846-8411 or Cell:  631-2544.  Or, access the Occasional Nanny Registration / Subscription Form by clicking on this link.  

2.  You may send your completed form and fee by mail to our address:  Necessary Nannies, P.O. Box 444, Meridian, Idaho  83680.  When we receive both items, we will contact you and email your first month’s subscription to the Occasional Nanny List.  Each month we will send out the updated list of nannies that are currently available for occasional nanny assignments.  Depending on the nanny, they may be available evenings, weekends, or days.  In most cases, it is desirable to make your arrangements with a nanny with as much advance notice as possible.  Necessary Nannies is not able to guarantee specific availability.

PLEASE NOTE:  If at any point, you would prefer to hire one of the nannies from our list on an on-going basis, part-time or full-time, live-out or live-in, it will be our pleasure to walk you through the process of hiring your nanny professionally.   At that time, our regular placement fee minus your subscription fee will be due.  Also, please keep in mind that once your nanny has been paid a total of $1600 (2008) in a calendar year, per IRS guidelines, you have payroll tax obligations as a household employer.  We are happy to provide you with tax information and professional payroll resources that will give you and your nanny convenience and peace of mind.