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[quote=Anonymous]1. Nannies don’t apply for jobs THEN send you to the agency or nanny coach.  They either get you themselves or they wait for the agency to send out their file.

2.  Agencies advertise for nannies on care, sittercity and indeed.  They may even post a specific family’s position, without name or other identifying details.  However, the nannies who bite have to be vetted by the agency before having a file sent to the family AND agencies don’t apply for positions.

3. Reputable agencies can be found through the INA and/or APNA.  If the agency has the decal for either one and is NOT listed on the site, notify the association, they’ll leave ok into it and help get the ball rolling to shut it down.  While some newer/smaller agencies may not belong to either association yet, they shouldn’t say that they do.

4. It doesn’t matter if parents are in a car crash.  It doesn’t mean that a contract is suddenly extended for TWO YEARS!  Two months, absolutely.  Six months, sure.  Twelve months, maybe, not likely.  Recuperating after an accident is most likely limited to a broken bone or two, or it involves 24/7 care of the children while a parent is in traction.  That’s not a transition most 40-60 hour live-out nannies can or will make.

Common sense, people!  It’s right up there with validating reference letters, employment dates and duties, agency credentials and history, etc.  If you [/quote]

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