Many families have found that the usual childcare options, baby-sitting and childcare centers, do not meet their needs. They want to know that their children are well cared for, in their own home, by a highly skilled and loving adult. Northwest Nannies Childcare Services (NNCS) is committed to quality child care. Through our in-depth screening procedures and our matching techniques, we offer your family PEACE OF MIND!

Why Hire A Professional Nanny

NNCS provides nannies who are professionally trained, experienced, full or part time, live in or live out. All nannies are either graduates of an ACNS approved Nanny School or are individuals with comparable education and experience. We also provide Nanny/Housekeepers, who although not professional trained, demonstrate the same commitment to the childcare profession as the professionally trained nanny. Competent and experienced, they will provide your family with quality care.

We carefully screen all applicants including:

	Personal interview
	Background history
	Police checks (from states where permitted)
	Reference checks
	Minimum one year commitment

What Is A Professional Nanny

A Professional nanny is:

	An individual trained in child development (cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development)
	A Professionally trained Nanny knows how to apply this knowledge through art, music, play, literature, science, and lots more
	A Professionally trained Nanny is: Always prepared for the unexpected Knowledgeable about good nutrition Truly committed to the profession Understanding of the complexities of the family unit Capable of communicating with both children and adults Loving, compassionate and there for your family when ... needed

Nanny Job Description & Salary Benefits

     A. Children

1. Everyday care
2. Stimulate children through age appropriate activities.
3. Work with children to achieve fullest developmental potential.
4. Clean up after children and self.
5. Children’s laundry
6. Maintain children’s bedrooms
7. Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
8. Transport children to outside activities.

     B. Household (Depends on the workload.
         (Children always come first!)

1. Light housekeeping, dusting, and vacuuming.
2. Some meal preparation for the family.
3. Errands/Grocery shopping

     C. Care of other children

1. Inviting other children over to play for the day is expected.
2. If out of town guests or stepchildren will be staying for more than three days and the nanny is expected to care for the children full-time, the nanny should be compensated.

     A. Live-in Nanny

1. Approximately 9-11 hours per work day.
2. Two days off per week. (These should be consecutive)
3. When family is out of town for seven or more days, the nanny should have a back-up system to relieve him/her for at least one day every seventh day.
4. When the nanny travels with the family, he/she should also be given appropriate time off.

     B. Live-out Nanny

1. Approximately 8-10 hours per work day.
2. Every Saturday and Sunday off, with occasional weekend work.
3. If the Nanny stays at home while parents are out of town, Nanny should be financially compensated and have a back up system similar to a live-in Nanny.
4. If nanny travels with the family, she/he should be given appropriate time off.

     A. Live-in Nanny

1. Based on the number of children, responsibilities, number of hours and the level of experience of the nanny. Salaries range from $450.00 to $800.00 per week.
2. Benefits should include social security match, withholding of Federal and State taxes, one to three weeks paid vacation, three to five sick-pay days, medical health insurance, holidays off, reimbursement for use of their own car on the job, or a car provided to the nanny to be used on and off of the job.

     B. Live-out Nanny

1. Based on the number of children, responsibilities, number of hours and the level of experience of the nanny. Salaries range from $500.00 to $900.00 per week.
2. Benefits are the same as a live-in

     C. Part-time Nanny

1. Salary based upon number of children, responsibilities and level of experience of the nanny. Typical salaries range from $12.00-$20.00 per hour. Tax withholdings recommended; additional benefits optional.

These salaries are suggested for a typical job description. Please discuss your specific needs with the NNCS placement coordinator.

How Do I Hire A Nanny

Complete and return an application form. We will contact you promptly to further discuss your needs. You will then have the opportunity to have several in-depth interviews (either in person or by phone) with your chosen candidate. The placement fee is paid at the time of hiring.

Submit an online Family Application by clicking here or download our Family Application by clicking on "Printer Friendly Application" below. Please fax or mail to:

Northwest Nannies Inc.
11830 SW Kerr Parkway, Suite 330
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: (503) 245-5288
Fax: (503) 245-7617
info@nwnanny.com

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What Kind Of Support Do I Get

	We will make regular follow up calls to all families and nannies
	We provide technical assistance and guidance to families
	We provide ongoing support to families and nannies regarding any aspect of the family/nanny relationship

Replacement/Refund Policy

NNCS has a 90 day replacement/refund policy. We will make our best effort to replace your nanny if you are not completely satisfied. If that is not possible, we provide a prorated refund.