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Babysitter or Nanny<\/h1>\n

Every parent wants the best for their children, so whether you are hiring a nanny<\/strong> or babysitter<\/a>, be clear on what you are looking you are looking for in a caregiver. The terminology and responsibilities of each nanny or babysitter are not written in stone. Let\u2019s not get caught up in semantics.<\/p>\n

Who are you looking for?<\/h2>\n

Are you looking for a mature woman, someone who may be a parent herself? Do you want a person that has a natural ease with children a mother or grandmother-like energy? What about a young high school or college age woman to run around with your kids, teach them the latest dance moves and be up for the spontaneity of kids? What about a \u201cManny,\u201d this young man might change the dynamic a bit. Maybe you need someone to take the kids to baseball, swing a racket with them or play a mean game of dinosaur in the front line. These are the things you want to think about. Who do I want my child to be with each day?<\/p>\n

Cost should NOT dictate your decision<\/h3>\n

It could be a costly mistake if you are basing your search solely on expense. Paying someone through an agency does not guarantee a good fit. The same is true for a teenage babysitter, he\/she might be the right fit based on convenience, they live nearby, energy, and availability.<\/p>\n

Most critical element<\/h2>\n

How does the caregiver engage with your child? Granted you cannot judge it all on one \u00bd hour interview and forced \u201cplaytime.\u201d But, you can gather a great deal of information during the encounter.<\/p>\n

Be careful what you ask for. \u00a0If you are looking for a replica of yourself as a multitasker, housecleaner, laundress, and chef, you may have to\u00a0compromise a bit. You don’t want a \u00a0person who feels pressured to cook, clean AND take care of the child. Unless they are great at multitasking, I would reconsider. If there is too much to do, something will have to give, guess who that might be? \u00a0You got it; the child is potentially not going to get the needed attention. The caregiver’s number one responsibility should be to take care of your child. \u00a0Hire extra help if needed for housekeeping.<\/p>\n

If you go through an agency, you are paying the agency fees to vet the caregiver, which is a great help, but that does not guarantee a good fit for you or your family. Remember to go with your gut.<\/p>\n

Word of mouth is a great way to get someone to care for your children. Having someone recommend a caregiver may mean that they have experience with that person and may provide great insight. \u00a0You might get some perspective on their personality, strengths, \u00a0weaknesses as a caregiver, \u00a0and perhaps a deeper understanding of who they are and what their philosophy is about children.<\/p>\n

I was a nanny and a babysitter<\/h3>\n

As a former nanny and babysitter, the long and the short of it is that there must be chemistry. You want chemistry between the caregiver and the parents, the caregiver and the kids and you want the caregiver to be connected to your family. Sounds intimate? It is and should be, this person is caring for your child.<\/p>\n

Pay a fair wage<\/h2>\n

Here in Los Angeles, there is a huge discrepancy between how much a person makes based on what neighborhood you are in. On the west side of Los Angeles, the going rate is about $15-$18 an hour.<\/p>\n

I personally believe that if you are higher a kid from around the block to watch your child $10 is a fair amount. I find it extremely unfair to pay a teenage kid more than you would pay a middle-aged woman.<\/p>\n

It is insulting in my book if you pay a teenage kid the same amount than a middle-aged woman, period.<\/p>\n

Skills needed to work in childcare<\/h2>\n