What Form of Screening Does the Agency Do?
All nannies are required to submit a detailed application. I then personally interview every applicant to assess her or his suitability. Childcare references are checked
and comments are carefully recorded. Only candidates that pass my screening
process are entered into my database and I will recommend a candidate only if the references and interview
indicate that my high standards have been met. A complete background check is performed on every nanny prior to employment. Copies of all background checks as well as applications and resumes are passed on to the family.
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What are the Requirements for Becoming a Nanny?
In order to be listed with my agency, a nanny must be creative, intelligent, honest, reliable, communicative, nurturing and self-motivated. She/he must also meet the following requirements:
* Previous childcare experience and/or education
* Childcare references that can be verified
* U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
* Reliable transportation
* CPR/First Aid certification (If not current, nanny must agree to complete both within 60 days of
being hired)
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What is the Average Wage of a Nanny?
Your nanny's salary should be based on the nanny's educational
and professional experience, and the job description. Generally nannies earn $12.00 - $20.00 per hour.
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What Benefits are Generally Offered to a Nanny?
Some families choose to provide benefits for nannies and others don't. Benefit packages may include such items as holidays, paid vacations, sick days, health insurance, as well
as additional pay for additional hours beyond the regularly scheduled hours. However, all packages are negotiated
strictly between you and your nanny.
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What is the Fee to Register?
I charge a one-time fee of $200. For summer or short-term placements (less than 3 months) my fee is $100.
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What are the Placement Fees?
I charge 10% of the nanny's gross annual salary for live-out placements, and 12% for live-in. For summer placements my fee is $500.
If for any reason you are unhappy with your nanny during the first three months (or the first three weeks for summer placements), I will replace the nanny at no charge.
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Do you Provide Night Nannies for Newborns?
Yes. I currently have three nannies who specifically work with families needing overnight care. All three have experience with multiples. Two of my night nannies are former LPN's. My registration fee for families needing temporary overnight care is $100, and the nightly fee to the agency is $18. Night nannies generally earn at least $15 an hour.
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Do You Place Nannies Outside the Denver/Boulder Area?
Yes. I am happy to place nannies in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley, and the surrounding areas. I also place nannies in the mountain areas.
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Is it Possible to Share a Nanny with Another Family?
Yes. Click here to learn more about my share-a-nanny program.
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High Country Nannies
Ph: 303-444-4881
Fax: 303-200-7343
Email: LauraShanley@comcast.net
