Nanny Vs. Babysitter-What's the Difference?
When thinking of childcare options, you may have heard the terms "Nanny and Babysitter" thrown around quite frequently. Many people have the same question--what's the difference? Well, there is a wealth of a difference. Read on to see what the key factors in determining a decision one may make when thinking to hire a babbysitter over a nanny.
According to the US Census, there are currently 310, 567, 434 people in the United States. Within this population, there area currently 139, 391 working families according to the Bureau of Labor, and with 1.89 kids per household under the age of 18, there are many busy families in need of some sort of childcare.
With the outstanding number of individuals and families with children, it is only reasonable to think that many of them are in search of some type of childcare. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 859, 200 child daycare services wage and salary jobs in 2008; 428, 500 of those were self-employed or unpaid in 2008.
The need for both families receiving childcare and childcare providers desiring to work in this field, still prevails.
So, when deciding the right choice for family childcare, thinking of hiring a nanny or babysitter may be a hot topic for many. Here are some points to consider:
Hiring a Nanny-Families who decide to choose this route are...
*Families who are looking for stability and long-term care for their children
*Families who are looking for a more experienced provider
*Families who have specific and direct childcare needs they want to have the provider accomplish
*Families who desire to have someone come to their private home
*Families who do not wish to regularly have the need for back-up care due to having a sick child have to stay home
*Families who have a higher budget and may afford a more premier type of childcare option
*Families who need daytime care, in which many times babysitters cannot provide those hours due to school schedule conflicts
*Families who desire their children to get specialized one-on-one attention
*Families who may want more duties performed around the home than just childcare responsibilities-such as cleaning and household assistant roles.
*Families who are looking for a mature option for either the short-term or long-term spectrum, as nannies are typically 18 years of age or older, with the average age of 36.
Hiring a Babysitter-Families who decide to choose this route are...
*Families who have a stricter budget to pay for childcare
*Families who may be in need of more shorter term care (i.e. date nights, or run errands for a few hours, etc.)
*Families who only need minimal care and work performed around the home
*Families who may have babysitters in their neighborhoods who they can call in a pinch
*Families who want someone there to play with the children while they get work done around the home
*Families who do not mind hiring someone under the age of 18 to care for their children
*Families who do not need extra work performed around the home, such as cleaning, cooking, household maintenance, etc.
*Families who do not have the direct need and goal to receive the desired outcome of education and further rounded development for their children, as babysitters are often playmates vs. proactive by nature
*Families who are open to teaching and training babysitters
*Families who have the communication skills to be clear and precise with their babysitter and the family's needs and desires while the family is away
Every family has their own, personal reason for the decision they choose in the childcare industry, but remember, research is key before an important decision is made. There are many nanny industry organizations out there geared towards the guidance and education of in-need families. Some of these organizations include the International Nanny Association and the National Association for Nanny Care, both in which families can ask questions, research the latest industry news, credential information, screening processes and more.
"There are so many options out there for families these days, and I am so glad to be a part of the relief efforts in helping individuals remedy their search and decision process. Hiring an agency truly becomes a logical option for many-taking the burden off the stress of the hunt, the effort and time it takes to find that special caregiver," states Karoline Stanton, Owner, Karoline's Nannies.
ABOUT:
Karoline Stanton, Owner of Karoline's Nannies has been providing premier nanny service options to busy families for over 7 years. She currently works with over 400 active nannies and 700 active families, bringing both personalities and necessities together in perfect harmony for both the family and the nanny, with personalized service.
With the outstanding number of individuals and families with children, it is only reasonable to think that many of them are in search of some type of childcare. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 859, 200 child daycare services wage and salary jobs in 2008; 428, 500 of those were self-employed or unpaid in 2008.
The need for both families receiving childcare and childcare providers desiring to work in this field, still prevails.
So, when deciding the right choice for family childcare, thinking of hiring a nanny or babysitter may be a hot topic for many. Here are some points to consider:
Hiring a Nanny-Families who decide to choose this route are...
*Families who are looking for stability and long-term care for their children
*Families who are looking for a more experienced provider
*Families who have specific and direct childcare needs they want to have the provider accomplish
*Families who desire to have someone come to their private home
*Families who do not wish to regularly have the need for back-up care due to having a sick child have to stay home
*Families who have a higher budget and may afford a more premier type of childcare option
*Families who need daytime care, in which many times babysitters cannot provide those hours due to school schedule conflicts
*Families who desire their children to get specialized one-on-one attention
*Families who may want more duties performed around the home than just childcare responsibilities-such as cleaning and household assistant roles.
*Families who are looking for a mature option for either the short-term or long-term spectrum, as nannies are typically 18 years of age or older, with the average age of 36.
Hiring a Babysitter-Families who decide to choose this route are...
*Families who have a stricter budget to pay for childcare
*Families who may be in need of more shorter term care (i.e. date nights, or run errands for a few hours, etc.)
*Families who only need minimal care and work performed around the home
*Families who may have babysitters in their neighborhoods who they can call in a pinch
*Families who want someone there to play with the children while they get work done around the home
*Families who do not mind hiring someone under the age of 18 to care for their children
*Families who do not need extra work performed around the home, such as cleaning, cooking, household maintenance, etc.
*Families who do not have the direct need and goal to receive the desired outcome of education and further rounded development for their children, as babysitters are often playmates vs. proactive by nature
*Families who are open to teaching and training babysitters
*Families who have the communication skills to be clear and precise with their babysitter and the family's needs and desires while the family is away
Every family has their own, personal reason for the decision they choose in the childcare industry, but remember, research is key before an important decision is made. There are many nanny industry organizations out there geared towards the guidance and education of in-need families. Some of these organizations include the International Nanny Association and the National Association for Nanny Care, both in which families can ask questions, research the latest industry news, credential information, screening processes and more.
"There are so many options out there for families these days, and I am so glad to be a part of the relief efforts in helping individuals remedy their search and decision process. Hiring an agency truly becomes a logical option for many-taking the burden off the stress of the hunt, the effort and time it takes to find that special caregiver," states Karoline Stanton, Owner, Karoline's Nannies.
ABOUT:
Karoline Stanton, Owner of Karoline's Nannies has been providing premier nanny service options to busy families for over 7 years. She currently works with over 400 active nannies and 700 active families, bringing both personalities and necessities together in perfect harmony for both the family and the nanny, with personalized service.
KAROLINE'S NANNIES: 1-888-616-2669 Where Helping Hearts Lend Helping Hands
1 comment:
Thank you for differentiating babysitters from nanny services. It's important that families understand the differences so that they can better choose the perfect fit for their needs.
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