Welcome To Sweet Peas Nanny Agency

We hope to welcome your family into ours. Here at Sweet Peas we know how difficult deciding on nanny care can be. It is our job to make your transition as easy as possible. Please call on Sweet Peas to walk you through this process.

TO INTERVIEW AND HIRE A NANNY FROM SWEET PEAS:

1. Download form here  
   
2. Complete form
   
3. Fax back Employer Application Form to: 818-999-1263

TO BECOME A REGISTERED NANNY WITH SWEET PEAS:

The First step to becoming a registered nanny with Sweet Peas is a filled out application. If Sweet Peas feels that the nanny will be a good choice for our registry, we then have a phone interview. The last step is to have a one on one interview with the prospective nanny. Not all nannies will be selected to register with Sweet Peas.

Sweet Peas has your best interest in mind.

To be selected the nanny must have the following:

• Two years experience with checkable references
• U.S. citizen or a valid work permit/visa
• A recent negative T.B. test (must show proof)
• First aid and CPR certified (or in the process)
• Must agree to a full background investigation

1. Download form here  
   
2. Complete the form
3. Fax back Nanny Registration Form to: 818-999-1263

What Are the Agency Fees?

• There is no charge to engage us in a search. When you hire, our fee is 14% the Nanny’s yearly salary. This fee is due upon hire of nanny.

What is our replacement policy?

• Our replacement period is six months from the date of placement of the original employee.
• Replacements are given priority over all other placements.

What Does a Professional Nanny earn?

• Live In or Live Out Position - $400 to $700 per week hrs are negotiable.
• Part-time $12 to $17 per hour.

What Can I Expect My Nanny To Do?

• A good nanny cannot be a full charge housekeeper and give 100% attention to your children. You must decide what is most important for your family.
• Important issues regarding all aspects of the job must be discussed before the hire. Examples: Child discipline, dietary issues, schedueling and finances.

Nanny Issues

Welcome to Sweet Peas. We have put together this guide to help you with some issues to discuss with your nanny before hand. We recommend that the family and nanny put in writing what they have agreed on.

General Issues

• Salary. What is the weekly rate of pay? Is it gross or net? What taxes will the family be paying for the nanny? The major taxes are income, social security, and Medicare. When does the family pay? Weekly is typical. Please check with your tax preparer for more information.
• What are the nanny's responsibilities? Professional nannies normally are responsible for all child-related cleaning, laundry, tiding up the kitchen and cooking for the children. Will nanny be in charge of going to the park and play dates etc.? Some nannies will do full charge house cleaning if discussed before hand.
• How detailed a debriefing is expected at the end of the day.
• Vacations and holidays. Most families give their nanny one to two weeks paid vacation at the end of their first year. Major holidays off with pay.
• When the family travels. When the family travels without the nanny, she should be paid for this time since it wasn't her choice and she needs to count on set income.
• Traveling with the nanny. Set hours and days should be discussed and agreed upon before travel. Is she getting paid more during this time?
• Use of the nanny's car. How often will the nanny need to use her car? If the nanny is driving a long distance she should be reimbursed .33 per mile.
• Raises. Families generally give at least 3% raises after the first year of service. You can also give holiday bonuses.
• All of these issues apply to part-time as well as full-time nannies

Legal Issues

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