What is a nanny?
A nanny is a professional who has committed their life to the care of children.  Nannies are loving, nurturing and outstanding members of the community.  Nannies often have education and degrees in the fields of teaching, child development, early childhood education and other child-related fields.  Nannies work and sometimes live in the homes of the families that employ them.  Nannies perform many duties, each negotiated with the individual families that they work with.  Some of the duties a nanny can usually expect to perform are:

Loving and nurturing children

Playing, reading, arts and crafts, games and other activities

Changing babies

Feeding babies

Dressing children

Bathing children

Driving children to/from activities

Assisting older children with homework

Other duties associated with the care of children

Minor housekeeping chores such as dishes, laundry, making beds, occasional shopping, tidying up children's rooms and play areas, cooking and other duties as negotiated by the family.

How do you place nannies all over the country when you are located in Hawaii?
Well, good question!  Actually, we meet all of our nannies here in Hawaii and have no difference in placement successes with our other branches.  We believe our screening process is so unique and so in-depth, that meeting the nanny face-to-face does not increase the likelihood of success.  We speak with so many people associated with each applicant and put a lot of work into matching nanny and family personality types, that it’s hard to miss the little things.  We place nannies all over the country on a weekly basis, and would be proud to put you in touch with nannies who have used our services.

Do I have to pay a fee to sign up with your agency?
No!  The nanny should never pay a fee to an agency.

How much does a live-in nanny make?
Beginning nannies usually start at $350 per week and go up according to her experience. Keep in mind you will also be receiving room, board and other benefits (see next question).

What will I receive as a live-in nanny when it comes to accommodations and benefits?

Every live in nanny must have a private bedroom and bathroom.   A personal television and a CD player in the nanny’s living space are usually provided.

Usually a nanny is given some use of a vehicle during her off duty hours.  If a nanny uses an employer’s car she must be covered by the employer’s car insurance or her own. If providing a car is not an option, a family could offer to pay for the costs for the nanny to bring her own vehicle.

A nanny is an employee; this means that she will be given all federal holidays off with pay.  A nanny is usually given two weeks paid vacation in addition to holidays.  Time and a half must be paid for over 40 hours per week if required by the state you employ your nanny.

Travel with family is not considered a benefit. For a nanny that is a business trip.

Other "perks  for a nanny position would be: health insurance, club memberships, cell phone use, separate entrance to living quarters, tuition reimbursements, unlimited use of a vehicle during off duty hours, personal computer use, personal refrigerator and microwave in living space, monthly spa gift certificates, etc.

If I have to move, who will pay for my relocation expenses?  What’s included?
Your hiring family should pay for all relocation expenses.  You should arrange with your hiring family ahead of time what will be included.   The family should always pay for a roundtrip ticket and may sometimes pay for extra shipping of personal belongings, vehicle shipment or other moving expenses.

How will you help me after I’ve been hired?
We have many years experience as nannies ourselves and are more than happy to help.  Just call us with your questions or concerns.

How long do I have to stay if I take a job as a nanny?
All contracts (except for summer positions) are one year.  If you are unwilling to commit for a year, you are not eligible to be a nanny with our agency.  Although our contracts are for a year, if you and the hiring family are happy with the arrangement you can stay as long as you like.

Do I have to pay taxes?
Yes, a nanny is considered a household employee. A nanny is not an independent contractor. The hiring family is required by law to follow employee tax laws.   This means that taxes will be taken out of your check if the family you work for follows the tax laws.

How long will it take for me to find a nanny job with your agency?
The average placement time with our agency runs from one week to four weeks. This usually depends on the nanny position being offered, and the amount of nanny’s actively looking for nanny positions.   On our first consultation with you we should be able to give you an idea of the length of time you will be waiting.

What makes you different from the other nanny agencies out there?
Pure dedication to the children, families and nannies we service. We also focus on integrity and follow-through. We offer services that no other agency offers.

What do you mean by "child-centered? 
Often times during the nanny placement process the children are unintentionally forgotten.  There are many details that have to be evaluated when you’re searching for the right nanny.  From our experience, we realize the value of finding the right nanny for your children.  A happy child makes happy parents.  We do our best to include the children in the process and find the right nanny for the whole family.

How are you, as an agency, building your knowledge of the nanny industry and finding ways to help your nannies and families?
YCN is a member of the International Nanny Association.

How selective are you about the nannies you choose to accept and present to families?
VERY!!  Only about 1 out of 4 nanny applicants are selected for the placement process.

Other Questions?  Visit our contact page.

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