Posted on March 27th, 2013 in category Childcare, Employer Information, Holiday, Traveling |
It’s that time of year again … SPRING BREAK! No doubt you’re looking forward to the great plans you’ve made. You might not be thinking about childcare on your trip just yet, but you will! If you are travelling with your Nanny, here are a few tips to consider while traveling: Remember, you pay for her expenses, including airfare, hotel, food, etc. Your Nanny is working and although she is on a vacation with you, she is still likely to need relief here and there. There are other resources you can use during these much-needed breaks. Consider talking to your hotel concierge for options. You and your Nanny should discuss travel pay. We recommend that your Nanny be paid overnight wages in addition to her daily wages, or a fixed daily rate. Recommended overnight pay can range from $75 to $150 per night. Leaving your Nanny at home while you travel? Consider these tips: She was counting on those hours so you should pay her for her time. The children may not be present but you can assign her tasks to help with the house while you’re away. In general, we recommend that families agree in advance that their nannies …
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We recently added additional hours of coverage for our Temp Department. Now clients & candidates can both call in Friday through Sunday after hours. Need a Nanny on a moment’s notice? Last minute plans changed? In town for vacation or for a convention? Have an emergency that’s come up? Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, but now you can also reach us after hours, Fridays, 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. You can always reach the Temp Department by email at temp@tandcr.com. You can also reach our Temp Department counselors directly by phone or text at 415-508-TEMP (415-508-8367). We’re here to help, and now it’s even more convenient for you.
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Posted on September 1st, 2011 in category Traveling |
Families often have questions about traveling with their Nanny. If you are planning to take your Nanny on a trip with you, here are some basic guidelines to consider: It’s always best to discuss the trip and your expectations with your Nanny before you leave. Remember, it is not a vacation for your Nanny. No matter how luxurious the accommodations or where she sits on the plane, she’s still working for you and should be compensated for all of her working hours, especially if they exceed her normal working hours/schedule. In addition to her regular hourly wage, it is your responsibility to pay for her: Travel Lodging Food Activities while on the job (for example, ski lift tickets or rentals if she’s skiing with the family) We recommend looking at the entire vacation schedule with your Nanny and confirming which hours she will work for you and which she will have off. Discuss whether you’d like her to dine with you or not, and if not, what her daily food budget will be. (Please keep in mind that hotel restaurants are sometimes pricier than one would expect.) Some families pay a flat daily rate so they don’t have to keep …
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