Step 1: Research
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before selecting a nanny.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various nannies that are available on the market and what you need to know about before you decide which to hire.
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- Type - live-in or live-out?
- Qualifications - relevant to each individual country
- Background check
- Compensation - more qualifications and experience mean higher salary
Are they suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new nanny is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- What services do I need a nanny to perform?
- What type of nanny am I searching for?
- What age or experience am I comfortable with?
- Can I budget to pay for a professional nanny?
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Step 1: Evaluation
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each nanny meets your particular needs and exclude the ones that don't suit you.
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- Hours required to work
- Specific domestic and childcare duties
- Personality - interviews are essential
- How well they get along with your children
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of available nannies and ensure that the fulfil the criteria most important to you.
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Comparing nannies to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which nanny provides the best value for money?
- Which offers the best personality fit?
- Which nanny suits my needs the best, and those of my family?
- Who do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase
I want to hire a nanny- but how?
The different ways you can engage a nanny and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, agency, over the phone
- Choosing a nanny - questions to ask
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