Compensation
Rates for a nanny will depend upon factors such as her qualifications and experience, how many children she will have to look after, her responsibilities, your location, and specifications. Most families pay an hourly rate for the hours the nanny is on duty during the vacation. If a travel nanny is found through an agency, payment is made by the client to the agency and the agency then pays the nanny.
Discussion with the agency will determine how payment occurs. Sometimes a certain amount is paid in advance and the balance at the end. A highly experienced travel nanny does not come cheap because you are paying for peace of mind, knowing that your children are in the best possible hands.
A less expensive option is for you to leave your children at home with a nanny while you go away on a short break. You can always Skype or Facetime them while you are away and when they are being looked after by a top nanny, you will be back before they know it.
How to find a travel nanny?
The best way to find a travel nanny is to go through an agency. Top agencies make sure that all nannies go through an in-depth screening process. At “Not Just Babysitters” (NJBS) our nannies are no exception and we make sure we recruit the best and screen them thoroughly. The minimum requirements for a nanny employed by us are a college education, 5 years of childcare experience, great references and we conduct a comprehensive background check. We have face-to-face interviews with our nannies and they have to sign a contract and adhere to it. We have a track record of finding the best match between nannies and clients.
