In addition to childcare, a nanny’s household duties may include; keeping the children’s areas and the main spaces of the home neat, clean, and tidy, children’s laundry, loading and unloading the dishwasher, running child-related errands, basic meal preparation and general assistance in helping the household run smoothly.
Contact us to learn how we can assist you in creating a unique job description, such as Nanny/Family Assistant or Nanny/Housekeeper, which includes additional responsibilities beyond a traditional nanny role.

In compliance with labor laws, once you extend an offer of employment, your new hire will undergo a thorough background check, including:

● Criminal Background Investigation
● DMV Driving Record (if applicable)
● Social Security Number Verification
● Address Trace and Verification
● Civil Restraining Orders
● National Wants and Warrants
● National Sex Offender Registry

Specific benefits vary depending on the candidate’s needs and the schedule they are hired for (PT or FT). Common benefits include:

● Paid vacation and sick time
● Holiday pay
● Medical, dental, and/or vision insurance coverage or healthcare stipend
● Gas mileage stipend, or Metrocard if applicable
● Meals while working
● 401K
● Relocation assistance if applicable

We offer guidance on how to craft your wage and benefits package.

We make every effort to help you make the right decision from the beginning, but in the unlikely event that a successful candidate for a permanent position leaves or is terminated during the first ninety (90) days of employment, we will work with you to help you find a replacement.

As their employer, you are responsible for paying your nanny according to your state labor laws and withholding taxes. We will be happy to assist you with the process by introducing you to our expert payroll partners, GTM Payroll Services.

We’re not entirely sure because it’s undeniably a risky practice!

Up until recently, the nanny industry in the U.S. was largely unregulated, but that has changed as both employers and nannies have become more informed about the potential risks and advantages—especially after numerous issues with illegal pay surfaced during the pandemic. The IRS actively monitors such infractions, and nannies are increasingly more aware of the repercussions.

Hiring a nanny illegally can often result in audits, fines, and lawsuits for the parents, and nannies miss out on vital protections, including unemployment and workers’ compensation benefits.

Professional nannies expect legal pay, just like employees in any other career. The responsibility will always fall on you, the employer. We’re here to help you understand the risks and navigate legal pay.