Finding quality childcare for the summer can be a difficult task for working parents. Just because school has let out does not mean that parents’ jobs have ended. A summer nanny can be an excellent solution to the problem of summer vacation.

A summer nanny provides several benefits over other forms of summer childcare, including:

– Children can spend the day in a familiar and comfortable environment – their own home.

– Because you are a nanny’s sole employer, your children can receive more direct child care than they can in a daycare or other childcare environment.

– Nannies are a wonderful alternative to summer camps.

– A nanny can help to keep your child’s educational activities fresh, so that they start the next school year with an academic advantage.

– A summer nanny can help to keep your child on a regular routine.

– A summer nanny may be able to help your child participate in other activities that they would not otherwise be able to participate in.

Summer nannies are often college students who are not attending classes for the summer. They typically are looking to earn some extra money for the school year, and often will want to work in another part of the country. Often, they are studying child education, social work, or child psychology, so they may bring some specific training with them that can be very beneficial. Other summer nannies may actually be employed as professional teachers, and are looking to earn some extra income during the summer.

There are several organizations that make arrangements between families and summer nannies. There are nanny referral services that work with all sorts of nannies, not just summer nannies; Many colleges have employment referral departments that can help summer nannies find families to work for, as well. Of course, one of the best ways to find a nanny is through word of mouth.

Because you will be employing the nanny, you will need to follow all of the employment guidelines that apply in your area. This includes rules about minimum wage, hours worked, and paying employment taxes.

Posted in Child Care Issues

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