QUALITY CARE NANNY AGENCY
FAQ
The Answers You Need
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NANNY AND A SITTER?
Regardless of the name given, all caregivers have the responsibility to provide safe, healthy and reliable child care.
Generally, babysitters care for children of any age who are in need of supervision for a short time frames. They may work either by specific occasion or on a regular schedule, such as after-school care or date nights. Their main tasks are making sure that the children are safe, fed, clothed, and maybe even put to bed.
In addition to the above basic responsibilities, a Nanny is invested in a child's development and engagement as a parent would be, and generally comes with more in home and/or long term child care experience. They will create daily schedules and activities to help nurture the child(ren)'s development. Typical responsibilities start at planning and carrying out a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, homework and driving to community activitie
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE TO PLACE A PART OR FULL TIME NANNY?
Each situation is unique, we cannot guarantee an exact time frame.
Most typical long-term, full or part time nanny positions can be filled within 3-6 weeks.
Some factors that influence the time to place a nanny are: Location, number of available candidates, and the response time from a family after presenting candidates
DO YOU PERFORM BACKGROUND CHECKS?
We do not sacrifice quality or integrity in vetting the nannies that work with us and our families. In addition to an extensive formal application and face-to-face interview, each candidate must be over 18, able to legally work in the US, and have a valid driver's license. Quality Care Nanny Agency, will obtain feedback from at least 3 past childcare references, check motor vehicle history, and perform a detailed criminal background check (national/state/county criminal search, alias name search, address history, social security verification, and sex-offender database).
HOW DO YOU RECRUIT YOUR NANNIES?
Quality Care Nanny Agency has been serving Philadelphia & surrounding area, and has developed a large pool of nannies in our network. We have a very strong internal referral network that we use to find our nannies, in addition to posting our open positions on our website, social media, and other online outlets to find the best quality nannies available. All job postings keep the family's information confidential outside of the children's ages and specific needs/responsibilities of the position.