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"Unfortunately our family was put into a unique situation when my husband was injured
at work and we needed immediate assistance in caring for our newborn baby of just
a few weeks old as I was returning to work. I called Sweet Pea in a frantic looking
for immediate assistance in getting help at home at night time... "
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Amy M., Agoura, CA
"I clearly remember the night my husband gave me the best news since my daughter
was born — "Hire someone, anyone, to help us get through the night!" We were both
desperate and sleep deprived, and didn’t have a clue what to do with this little
bundle who was up every hour all night long..."
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Beth S., Woodland Hills, CA
"Sweet P Baby was an excellent resource for us when we need a baby nurse for our
newborn son. We were two parents who knew nothing about taking care of a child.
But, with Sweet P’s help, we were matched with a nurse who was able to teach us
practical and necessary care..."
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Jeff N., Calabasas, CA
"We can't say enough about our wonderful experience with Sweet P! Without Sweet
P and the Baby Nurse we worked with, we would not have our 2 month old twin daughters
on an eating schedule and sleeping throughout the night..." Read More
Laura I.
"As a first time mother, I was completely overwhelmed and exhausted with the demands
of caring for a newborn. Sweet P baby came to my rescue by sending me the most amazing
doula, Davida, who was so wonderful!..."
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Melissa L.
"My husband and I hired an independent baby nurse and after two days realized she
was not the right fit for our family. From the moment I contacted Dana at Sweet
P, I knew I had made the right decision to use an agency and that I would be taken
care of ..."
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Lisa L.
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Choosing a Nanny for your newborn is a very important and personal
decision. Your child's nanny will become not just a caregiver, but a trusted
and loving companion as well. Leaving your children with someone else is never
easy, but at Sweet P, we try to help with the transition by welcoming your
family into ours. We screen our nannies very carefully and always strive to
find the perfect match between nanny and family. Sweet P Nannies are highly
experienced in the care of newborns and children of all ages, have at least two
years of referenced nanny experience, are legal to work in the US, speak
English and carry a valid driver's license. Sweet P will also provide you with
a thorough background and reference check as well as a three month replacement
guarantee. If you are interested in hiring a nanny, please give us a call and
allow us to walk you through the process.
What Can I Expect My Nanny To Do? Your personally
chosen nanny will provide you with whatever assistance you need the most. Since
we select your nanny to fit your particular lifestyle, this may be different
for every family. In addition to watching your children, duties often include
child-related housekeeping, meal preparation, accompanying children on outings
and play-dates and occasionally traveling with a family. Keep in mind, a good
nanny cannot be a full charge housekeeper and still give 100% attention to your
children, so it is up to you to decide what is most important for your family.
Important Things to Discuss When Hiring Your Nanny
Important issues such as child discipline, scheduling and finances should all
be agreed upon before the hire takes place. We have put together this guide to
help give you an idea of what to discuss with your nanny during the hiring
process. We recommend that the family and nanny put all decisions in writing.
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What is the nanny's gross weekly salary? How often will the nanny receive
payment? What taxes will the family withhold for the nanny, including income
tax, social security, and Medicare? A weekly paycheck is typical. Please check
with your tax preparer for more information on tax withholding.
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What are the nanny's primary responsibilities? Will nanny be in charge of
arranging outings such as trips to the park and play dates? Will nanny be in
charge of housekeeping duties? Professional nannies are normally responsible
for all child-related cooking, cleaning and laundry. Some nannies will do full
charge house cleaning if discussed before-hand.
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What sort of detailed information will you want to hear from your nanny at the
end of the day?
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What will be the vacation and holiday policy? Most families give their nanny
one to two weeks paid vacation at the end of their first year and major
holidays off with pay.
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Will the nanny be expected to travel with the family? When the family travels
without the nanny, will he or she be paid for this time? Set hours and days
should always be discussed and agreed upon before travel.
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How often will the nanny need to use her car and will she be reimbursed for
mileage? The current reimbursement rate is xx per mile.
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Will there be scheduled raises in the nanny's salary? In general, most families
will give at least a 3% raise after the first year of service. You can also
give holiday bonuses.
Need service right away?
Call us toll free at: 1-888-744-4347
Email: info@sweetpbaby.com
Fax: 1-818-999-1263
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