Here at MomSpace, we get questions all the time about the process of hiring, employing, and maintaining a happy working relation-ship with a nanny. We've put together the following resources to help you in this process.

Choosing a Nanny or Daycare? 
First and foremost, deciding whether to hire a nanny or go the daycare route is strictly a personal decision and depends on what is right for your family's needs. Even as someone who owns a nanny agency...  Read More >

Hiring a Nanny: Asking the Right Questions
Second to making the decision to hire a nanny for your family, choosing the right nanny is sensitive and requires a great amount of thought and consideration. The relationship between a nanny and his/her employer is personal, unique and an extension of...  Read More >

Transitioning Into Life with a Nanny
You've completed the interview process, and you've found a nanny who seems to fit perfectly with your schedule, your lifestyle, and, most importantly, your family. Now what? How do you handle the next steps?  Read More >

Should You Conduct Reviews?
Setting up a review schedule in the beginning allows you as an employer and your nanny to communicate openly and honestly about the job and how the relationship is growing. Keeping an open line of communication will create a sturdy base for...  Read More >

Disciplining as a Team
We all know the age old story, when a child gets an answer from one parent they don't like, they ask the other to see if they can get a better response. What do they have to lose? In fact, I would even wager to guess that most of us are guilty of having committed the exact same crime at that age.  Read More >

Potty Training: Nannies and Parents Unite
It's no surprise that both nannies and parents alike are extremely busy and can barely find any time to sit down and talk. Nevertheless, the potty training period is a time when communication must be constant and consistent.  Read More >

Helpful Documents:
Daily Chart - Infant
Daily Chart - Toddler
Daily Chart - School Age
Childcare Info Sheet
Sample Family-Nanny Contract