Every nanny wants essentially the same from the family they’re working for: loving people who welcome and respect what she can offer their children. It is a critical job, and you want to feel that the family realizes and values this. How do you find this family? By using an agency, you can be introduced to a number of families that the agency has screened for their needs, values and style and through the interviewing process can choose which family best suits your goals. It has to be a good fit for both the family and for you for it to be a rewarding job. Through our thorough screening process of families, we are able to look out for warning signs that could signal a family offering a job that could be too difficult or an unpleasant environment. This is a great benefit to you as it saves you interviewing time and helps you make the right job choice for yourself.

Some nannies choose to advertise their services, however there are costs and risks involved in this. The first reason to work with an agency is safety.  Because we have screened the families, you know they are a legitimate family willing to provide a rewarding job.  You aren't just answering a random ad and walking into a stranger's home unprepared.  Working with a good agency also saves you the time and cost of advertising, provides you with interviewing support and preparation, presents you to the families that already meet your specifications, and provides you with guidelines for a contract between you and the family after you’re hired (to ensure that both sides follow their agreements). Additionally, the best agencies will also pay for you to attend CPR & 1st aid training. Alpine Nannies does all these things.

Finally, a reputable agency would never charge you a fee for their services, make you pay for any background checks they conduct, or sign a restrictive contract with them. Alpine Nannies has earned the outstanding reputation is enjoys with the nannies we've served over the years. Most of them come back to Alpine Nannies when they're looking to find a new job and often refer nannies to us!