Nanny
Q&A's
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Q & A's
Q: What is a Nanny?
A:
The term Nanny describes an
individual hired by a private family to care for the family’s
children either on a live-out or live-in basis. In most
cases, the Nanny cares for the children in the comfort of
the family’s home.
Q: Who are our Nannies?
A:
Dubols Nannies specializes
in referring highly qualified and experienced nannies, plus
college graduates who have majored in elementary education
or a related field. Dubols Nannies enjoy placing daycare
providers, and empty nesters who delight in caring for children
since their own are grown and out of the house.
Q: What are the responsibilities
of a Nanny?
A:
The most important role
of a Nanny is to create a nurturing, safe and stimulating
environment in which a child can flourish.
Q: How do you select your
Nannies?
A:
Our nannies must love
children and are of outstanding and moral character. They
must be matured enough to get along with their new family.
Q: What are the typical working
hours?
A:
A nanny typically works
a five-day workweek, 10-12 hours per day, depending on the
need of the family. The two days off are mostly weekends,
however that can be flexible. Additional hours can be compensated
with time off or additional pay.
Q: What is the typical Nanny’s
salary?
A:
The nannies salaries typically
ranges from $300-$1000+ weekly depending on the nanny’s
background, qualifications and responsibilities. Salaries
and benefits are usually negotiated and agreed upon before
employment begins.
Q: What are the benefits
that are typically offered?
A:
Nannies often times receive
paid vacations which is usually 1-2 weeks off which is usually
agreed upon by both parties. A handful of families provide
health or dental insurance after the nanny has passed the
probationary period agreed upon by both the family and the
Nanny.
Q: What accommodation should
be provided?
A:
A nanny typically has
their own room and the bathroom is usually shared with the
children and the Nanny.
Q: What taxes does the family
pay? What taxes does the Nanny pay?
A:
The nanny is a domestic employee;
therefore she is responsible for paying her federal and
state taxes, social security and Medicare taxes. A few nannies’
elect to have their taxes withheld each pay period. In most
cases, the family pays state unemployment taxes, and contributes
FICA.
If your questions have not been
answered in this section or on our site, please feel free
to send your inquiries to info@dubols.com
and we will be sure to answer them promptly! |
