Once you've decided that you want to find a nanny to help you look after your child or children, here are some tips that will help you identify the right person.

Before you even start your search, take some time to think about what you need and want. After all, childcare is an art as much as a profession, and your nanny will need guidance on your preferences.

• Write a description of someone you would consider to be the perfect nanny.
• What level of education does the person need?
• What level of experience would you accept?
• Personality and temperament are important – describe the type of person you believe would fit in with your family and your child.
• Include any characteristics you would see as pluses, such as being bilingual.
• Then write a description of your family.
• Other than your child, who will interact with the nanny?
• What is your family lifestyle – stay-at-home, active, athletic, mature, etc?
• Describe your child.
• Child's chronological and developmental age
• Personality
• Schedule
• Any special needs
• Your aims for the child's development over the next few months
• And finally, describe the nanny position as you see it.
• What are the hours/days needed?
• What responsibilities do you want your nanny to take on?
• Will the nanny live in or out?
• Does the nanny need to drive and/or to have a car?

Taking the time to think about and understand your needs will help your nanny care agency to match you with the right nanny for you and your family.

At Dubols, we know that having a nanny is an affordable alternative that provides so much more than traditional day care. And every Dubols nanny comes with our exclusive Nanny Guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the nanny you hire through our nanny service, we will find you a new nanny at no additional charge.