NY agencies?

[Anonymous]

Hi all. I know this is a DC forum (obviously) but I recently moved from Alexandria to Brooklyn NY and was wondering if you could recommend any good agencies for finding a job. I have my bachelors in early childhood education and 6 years of experience with newborns-age 9 and twins, but none of the agencies I’ve spoken to are really working for me. They’ve all taken me on, a few submitted me once or twice, and then i never heard from them again. I’ve called/emailed, but they never respond. My 3 references are glowing, but I’ve asked and only one agency bothered to call references at all. So far it’s been Bell Family Company, A Nanny Match, and McPhee Agency (the ONLY one that has done anything for me!). Who out there is going to help me get placed?

[Anonymous]

I think most NY agencies deal with illegal nannies who charge very little compensation.

[Anonymous]

Try your luck at BAHS and Pavilion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think most NY agencies deal with illegal nannies who charge very little compensation.

As much as I hate to say it, so far that’s been my experience. I really don’t want to use a sitter site, but I’m running out of options.

[Anonymous]

Huh?

The going rate in NY is $25-35, including the outer boroughs.

College kids are pulling in $25 for 1 kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Huh?

The going rate in NY is $25-35, including the outer boroughs.

College kids are pulling in $25 for 1 kid.

HA. Everything I see on care.com and sittercity is under $18. Occasionally I’ll find something for $20 for 2 kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Huh?

The going rate in NY is $25-35, including the outer boroughs.

College kids are pulling in $25 for 1 kid.

HA. Everything I see on care.com and sittercity is under $18. Occasionally I’ll find something for $20 for 2 kids.

Cheaper families go on care.com. Same with cheaper nannies.

[Anonymous]

I listed two top tier agencies paying $24-35/hour for childcare be it NCS or Nanny work.

Families are also paying the 15-20% agency fee.

You have to be proactive, have a stellar portfolio, great interview skills, an education, extras like play a sport, instrument, specialty workshops and continuing education.

If not, just sit back on care and wait for something to roll in.

[Anonymous]

I interview nannies through an agency so I'll throw in my 2 cents

Do you have a portfolio?

Everyone has a bachelor's degree and full time nanny experience. I'm looking for specialized certifications- sleep consulting, newborn care specialists, child nutritionists, car seat techs, PP doulas, etc.

Also experience with HP/HNW families- travel experience, live in experience, over nights, household managers, etc.

Special needs experience- SPD, Austism, ADHD, allergies are the most commonly sought after experience from parents

Then interview skills- arrive early, dress nice, showmen you know your stuff. When I ask what you do with your nanny kids, dont tell me you take them to the park and library; say things like sensory play, plan activities to promote the development of gross and fine motor skills, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I interview nannies through an agency so I'll throw in my 2 cents

Do you have a portfolio?

Everyone has a bachelor's degree and full time nanny experience. I'm looking for specialized certifications- sleep consulting, newborn care specialists, child nutritionists, car seat techs, PP doulas, etc.

Also experience with HP/HNW families- travel experience, live in experience, over nights, household managers, etc.

Special needs experience- SPD, Austism, ADHD, allergies are the most commonly sought after experience from parents

Then interview skills- arrive early, dress nice, showmen you know your stuff. When I ask what you do with your nanny kids, dont tell me you take them to the park and library; say things like sensory play, plan activities to promote the development of gross and fine motor skills, etc.

This is all pretty good advice. But if you don’t have the college degree, no worries, as long as you know child development inside and out. And you never stop learning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Huh?

The going rate in NY is $25-35, including the outer boroughs.

College kids are pulling in $25 for 1 kid.

HA. Everything I see on care.com and sittercity is under $18. Occasionally I’ll find something for $20 for 2 kids.

Cheaper families go on care.com. Same with cheaper nannies.

Exactly, which is why I’m trying to find an agency that will work for me. Having trouble with that, though.

[Anonymous]

Have you reached out to British American household staffing? Pavilion staffing?