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Nanny Agencies And Their Services
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Our children are the most important people in our lives. When we have to work, and cannot care for them ourselves, we need to be able to trust the people we hire to take care of our precious ones. This is when you need to find the best nanny agencies. Many people struggle with the thought of a stranger taking care of their children. Parents put an ad in the paper, or ask friends for advice. But what about nanny agencies?
Parents interview the prospective nanny, and ask all of the right questions, but there is still the nagging feeling that they may not be totally honest. There is no way of knowing for sure. That is when a nanny agencies can be of assistance. Nanny agencies can offer more of a thorough screening process than event the most diligent parent can.
These nanny agencies are temp-to-hire agencies specially developed for nannies. Each applicant is screened; every aspect of his or her life is an open book. Nanny agencies do an extensive criminal background check complete with fingerprints, the employment history and check all references very carefully to rule out any possible threat to a child. Even though the agency screens each applicant, it is in the best interest of your child or children to check out the references for your self. Ask for prior clients and meet face to face with them. Write down all of the questions you want to ask. Often, when you have an actual face-to-face meeting, you are nervous and forget what you wanted to ask. When a parent decides to hire nanny agencies, there are a few things they need to take into consideration.
First of all ask questions. These people will be taking care of your children, ask as many question as it takes until you feel comfortable with the prospective nanny agency.
One of the first questions that should be asked is how long the nanny agency has been in business. It is not necessarily a bad thing to be a new agency, but with an established agency references can be furnished and the nanny agency itself will have some type of reputation. Ask what the placement success rate is. Experts estimate that placing six to eight nannies per month is a good ratio, as long as it is not the same nanny being placed.
The question of the rates and fees of the nanny agencies is important. No one wants to think that they cannot afford the best for their children, but in todays economy, it is impossible not to take this into consideration. It is counter productive to hire a nanny one month, and not be able to pay for it the next.
The advantages to using nanny agencies are many. But there are also disadvantages. One such disadvantage is the monthly payments. These payments can sometimes be thousands of dollars. If a nanny agency claims have low rates, be very wary. An excellent agency that has an excellent reputation can and does charge a very high fee. You are paying for the expertise of the nannies that are within the agency.
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BONUS : National Security Expert Offers Tips For After-school Safety
Smart parents know to do their homework today when it comes to home safety and security during the school year, especially if kids are coming home to an empty house.
"With more kids today 'home alone,' there really are some golden rules parents should follow to make the home a safe and secure place," said Bob Stuber, nationally acclaimed security expert, whose work with kids and safety issues has landed him on countless national TV shows, including "Oprah," "The View" and ABC's "Primetime."
Bob Stuber's Home Safety
And Security Tips For
After-School Safety
• Motion Lights: Install motion detectors that activate lighting for the garage, patio, walkway or backyard. At certain times of the year, days are shorter and in some areas it can be dark when kids get home from school.
• Automatic Timer Lights and/or Remote-Controlled Lighting: Install automatic light timers on lamps inside the home and set them to activate prior to your child's arrival. For a high-tech twist: Chamberlain's Remote Light Control can be programmed to work with the garage door opener remote control and can activate a light or appliance, such as a TV or radio, as your child approaches the house.
• Safe Escape: Designate a "safe place" in your home where your child can go in case of bad weather or a home break-in. This can be a closet, bathroom or any other space that will provide protection away from windows, debris or the view of people.
• Garage Door Monitor: A common security breach is leaving the garage door open-a virtual invitation to thieves, since many people don't lock the door between the garage and the home. "Think of a garage door monitor as a baby monitor for the garage," said Stuber. Chamberlain's Garage Door Monitor can be placed on a kitchen counter and will display a flashing red light if the garage door is open.
• Calling Parents After School: Teach your child to phone a parent or responsible adult as soon as he or she arrives home.
• Garage Door Opener Battery Backup System: Install a garage door opener with a battery backup system, such as the professionally installed LiftMaster EverCharge Battery Backup, or Chamberlain's Whisper Drive Plus, available at home-improvement stores. Each will provide power to the garage door opener, keypad and remote controls for up to two days during a power outage.
• Wireless Keypad Entry: Children can drop or lose things, such as keys, at any time. A keypad that operates the garage door opener eliminates the need for your child to carry keys.
• Morning Lock Check: Every morning before your family leaves the house, all the doors and windows should be checked to make sure they are closed and locked. It's very common for someone to open a door or window and forget to close and lock it. This is one of the first places a criminal checks to get into a house.
• In Case of Emergency: Teach your child to call 911 first and the neighbors on both sides and even across the street next. While the police or fire department is on the way, the neighbors can respond in seconds.
Smart parents know to do their homework today when it comes to home safety and security during the school year, especially if kids are coming home to an empty house.
"With more kids today 'home alone,' there really are some golden rules parents should follow to make the home a safe and secure place," said Bob Stuber, nationally acclaimed security expert, whose work with kids and safety issues has landed him on countless national TV shows, including "Oprah," "The View" and ABC's "Primetime."
Bob Stuber's Home Safety
And Security Tips For
After-School Safety
• Motion Lights: Install motion detectors that activate lighting for the garage, patio, walkway or backyard. At certain times of the year, days are shorter and in some areas it can be dark when kids get home from school.
• Automatic Timer Lights and/or Remote-Controlled Lighting: Install automatic light timers on lamps inside the home and set them to activate prior to your child's arrival. For a high-tech twist: Chamberlain's Remote Light Control can be programmed to work with the garage door opener remote control and can activate a light or appliance, such as a TV or radio, as your child approaches the house.
• Safe Escape: Designate a "safe place" in your home where your child can go in case of bad weather or a home break-in. This can be a closet, bathroom or any other space that will provide protection away from windows, debris or the view of people.
• Garage Door Monitor: A common security breach is leaving the garage door open-a virtual invitation to thieves, since many people don't lock the door between the garage and the home. "Think of a garage door monitor as a baby monitor for the garage," said Stuber. Chamberlain's Garage Door Monitor can be placed on a kitchen counter and will display a flashing red light if the garage door is open.
• Calling Parents After School: Teach your child to phone a parent or responsible adult as soon as he or she arrives home.
• Garage Door Opener Battery Backup System: Install a garage door opener with a battery backup system, such as the professionally installed LiftMaster EverCharge Battery Backup, or Chamberlain's Whisper Drive Plus, available at home-improvement stores. Each will provide power to the garage door opener, keypad and remote controls for up to two days during a power outage.
• Wireless Keypad Entry: Children can drop or lose things, such as keys, at any time. A keypad that operates the garage door opener eliminates the need for your child to carry keys.
• Morning Lock Check: Every morning before your family leaves the house, all the doors and windows should be checked to make sure they are closed and locked. It's very common for someone to open a door or window and forget to close and lock it. This is one of the first places a criminal checks to get into a house.
• In Case of Emergency: Teach your child to call 911 first and the neighbors on both sides and even across the street next. While the police or fire department is on the way, the neighbors can respond in seconds.
