Community› The Bump Local Boards› Illinois Babies
Illinois Babies
New Discussion

Chicago Nanny

lisajoalisajoa
in Illinois Babies

Hi -

 My daughter is due September 8th, and we will be looking for a full time nanny.  Where do I even begin to look and how soon should I start looking?  I see nanny agiencies want a $5,000 finders fee, which seems steep to me, so I am hoping someone can give me a suggestion.  I live in Logan Square.

Report Reply to Post

Re: Chicago Nanny

  • madgeypadgeymadgeypadgey

    I definitely suggest joining the NPN board. There are TONS of great nannies on there, and they are usually recommended by their former employers.  (npnparents.org)

     It has a small fee for one year of membership, however I use this board EVERY single day for things from a question about my car (where to get it serviced), gym memberships, how to help in coping with my in-laws, etc... It's a wonderful resource for setting up playgroups, etc... also. I also highly recommend a background check.

    I'm a nanny, so coming from my perspective, I recommend NOT joining sittercity.com. A lot of parents think it's a great way to find sitters and nannies, but what they don't realize is that we go through no screening process to be on that website- we just sign up. It's up to YOU to get the background check cleared, etc... 

    I also cannot stress enough to check as many references as you can, and to also agree to a trial period with the nanny. It's very important that you feel safe leaving your child at home with the nanny, and a trial period can help you see their personality on a day-to-day basis. 

    I hope that helps- but I really truly highly recommend npnparents.org. Best website, best $49 I've ever spent! 

    Good luck!! 

    Report Reply
  • Amanda78Amanda78 member
    Ditto NPN!  I've also heard good things about care.com because you can have people screened, but definitely check out npn.
    BFP 4/23/09. D&E 7/17/09 16W5D. BFP #2 3/10/10. EDD 11/15/10 Babycakes was born 11/5/10! Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • orienaeorienae
    I also agree re NPN!  GL
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers Trying to Conceive Ticker
    Report Reply
  • orienaeorienae
    Oh, and if you are interested I know someone who just let their nanny go after over 10 years because two of the kids were college age and the youngest is junior high, they loved her.  I don't think she's found anything new, if you are interested you can email me at orienae at yahoo . com.  I would be happy to get the info!
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers Trying to Conceive Ticker
    Report Reply
  • madgeypadgeymadgeypadgey

    imageorienae:
    Oh, and if you are interested I know someone who just let their nanny go after over 10 years because two of the kids were college age and the youngest is junior high, they loved her.  I don't think she's found anything new, if you are interested you can email me at orienae at yahoo . com.  I would be happy to get the info!

     

    your baby is BEAUTIFUL!!! Ahh! Love the pictures in your siggy. :) 

    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"