The Benefits of Using a Nanny Agency

You may have heard, or even said yourself, that good childcare is hard to find. Will your little ones be well cared for in your absence? Will they be happy and safe under someone else's care? There are so many questions to consider when finding the right nanny, which is why it's especially helpful to have My Girl Friday in your corner. With the help of My Girl Friday, you'll find the path to securing a nanny so much easier to navigate! That's right- we help families find childcare like it's our J-O-B! A job that we take very seriously.When you staff with My Girl Friday, you receive individualized focus on your family's specific needs. There is no "one size fits all" for nanny care, and we get that. We'll genuinely listen to your needs and tailor a solution that works best for your family. Does your nanny need to be pet-friendly? Does she/he need to be a good swimmer? My Girl Friday will help you establish your nanny requirements, and then we'll do all the work in finding the most qualified nanny for your needs!Individualized attention is just the start! When you're looking for a nanny, you want the best. Here are more ways that My Girl Friday will deliver just that:

• Peace of mind. We require thorough and extensive background checks for all employees. Safety is our top priority, so we don't take this lightly. Each nanny candidate goes through several rounds of in-depth screening as the first step. She/he then needs to pass a meticulous Federal and State background check. Credit checks may also be issued. References and previous employment is verified, and only the best of the best with squeaky-clean backgrounds are approved.

• My Girl Friday is not only a nanny agency, but also a time saver! Have you spent hours looking for a nanny on your own? Searching through websites, interviewing candidates, checking references, only to have it not work out? Finding nannies is what we do, and what we do best. Let our expertise in nanny placements give you more time to spend with your family.

• More nannies, better fits. My Girl Friday has a wide network of highly qualified nannies who are ready for employment! We're well connected with local college students and within the nanny community. But we won't stop there. We also work with partner agencies in other cities to find nannies who wish to relocate to our area! We reach farther and wider in our search for your nanny.

• You're still in control. You'll be a part of every step, and you'll have the final say. You'll be able to review our detailed notes about your nanny candidate and we'll provide all the info about her/him. You'll decide who you'd like to meet in person and determine if she/he is the right fit. We'll also customize your nanny's contract to fit your specific details and needs.

• We have an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G contract for our clients. Don’t spend hours putting this together yourself. Let us do it. Our contract covers everything from pay, to weather, to social media, to car seats, to vacation time. We personalize it to fit your needs and send it to you for edits.

• We offer fall back care. Are you a busy doctor? Are both you -AND- your spouse unable to call out of work if your nanny is sick and can't make it to your home? Do you work in the Research Triangle Park? At REX? Duke? UNC? Do you own a business in the area that requires daily attention and can't allow you to take a day off when your nanny goes on vacation? No big deal. We have you covered. You'll interview your fall back nannies during the interviewing process. That way, your kids are familiar with all their faces! We can send these women in on short notice to provide care when your nanny cannot!

• We offer on-going support for both the family and the nanny. We won't disappear after the placement is complete! We promise. We're committed to providing the best, not only before or during placement, but after it as well. We'll check in periodically and keep the lines of communication open. We're always here to offer our support and assistance.

• All of our clients have direct contact with our owner, Margaret Macfarlane. That's right. Her cell phone number is provided to all of our lovely clients and she's only a text message or phone call away from all the questions or concerns you may have during this process. She's reachable all day, every day, up until 10p in the evenings. Did your nanny call out sick? Need a floater for tomorrow? Need a babysitter for a date night? Want to chat about a candidate? She's here for you.

So, there you have it. With guaranteed placement of at least one year, plus all the perks of using a nanny agency, what's not to love? We'll take the stress out of finding a nanny, and you'll have more time to spend with your loved ones. Peace of mind and on-going support are included! And don't forget- My Girl Friday is unique in that we offer a three-month termination agreement, which guarantees you three months notice if your nanny needs to leave her/his position. And if that's the case, we'll use that time to find you a new nanny! Now that's extra security.By: Diane Schiff 2015