Book description
Find the right in-home childcare provider for your family with this
comprehensive guide
About 60% of married mothers use some form of childcare for
preschool-age children. But finding a nanny or au pair is a complex
process rife with legal and practical considerations. What are the
various options for childcare in the home? How do they compare? How much
responsibility should the childcare provider have? How can I make sure
my child is safe? And how much will all this cost?
Nannies & Au Pairs: Hiring In-Home Child Care
gives you the tools you need when youíve decided that the best option
for your child is in-home care, whether youíre a new parent or returning
to work after a period of staying at home. Youíll get the legal and
practical lowdown on hiring ñ and maintaining ñ the best in-home
childcare, from keeping a household budget to avoiding au pair agency
scams. Read up on how to:
- find the ideal candidate, independently or through an
agency
- conduct interviews and background checks
- calculate a salary that's both competitive and within your
budget
- navigate the IRS, immigration and agency rules when
hiring an au pair or nanny
- share care with another family
or arrange cooperative agreements
- keep a nanny or au pair
happy enough to stay with your family
- fire a nanny who
isn't working out
Complete with helpful checklists and examples of real-world situations
from both nanniesí and employersí perspectives,
Nannies & Au Pairs
is the only book to give you legally accurate, comprehensive
information on safely selecting and managing the best in-home care for
your children.
Bray
is an author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate,
immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. She is co-author of Nolo's
Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home and also edits a number of
Nolo's small business books. Bray's working background includes solo
practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of
volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International's main
legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Masters degree
in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington.
