A Nanny on the Net is an independent informational resource. It cannot place caregivers, review applications, or recommend specific agencies or candidates. For the hiring process, the family guide and FAQ are the right starting points.

What the guides cover

  • Hiring basics — defining the role, screening candidates and preparing interview questions.
  • Work arrangements — live-in and live-out care, schedules, pay and written agreements.
  • Everyday practice — age-appropriate activities, professional boundaries and household routines.

Before you write

A quick map of where the most common questions are already answered: wages and benefits live in the hiring FAQ; employer obligations and the nanny tax in the pay & tax FAQ; interview question banks in the interviewing guide; and contract clauses in the work agreement guide. If a question is urgent and concerns a child's health or safety, contact a pediatrician or local emergency services right away.

Individual guidance: legal, tax and medical questions belong with the qualified authorities linked throughout the guides and on the resources page.