Frequently Asked Questions

With almost 18 years of experience working as caregivers, we know firsthand what makes an ideal relationship between a family and a nanny. We take a very personal and hands-on approach so that both the family and the nanny find a situation that works well for them and that will last for years!

Just like our clients, we feel the best nannies come to us as referrals from someone we trust. We get referrals from within our nanny network all the time. We also have a large network of friends and colleagues who are students, pre-school teachers, and part-time career women. We also recruit through local schools and on local Internet job posting sites.

We only hire nannies with a minimum of three years of childcare experience. However, most of them have worked with children or as a caregiver on a part-time or full-time basis throughout their lives. We look for candidates with the energy and charisma this job requires.

In addition, Beach Baby Nannies arranges to have each childcare candidate fingerprinted and make their application to be registered with Trustline. Trustline is a state-mandated registry of in-home childcare caregivers that have cleared criminal background checks in California. We will arrange to have the candidate fingerprinted and submit their Trustline application to the Department of Social Services for registry when the candidate is hired in a position. Trustline typically takes four to six weeks to return results.

We want both the family and the nanny to be completely satisfied with the position. We work hard to create an ideal match but we understand that changes can occur. The best way to ensure a lasting relationship is to sign an employment agreement and have your nanny sign it as well. It is so important that we will help you find a replacement nanny free of charge if you request a change within 3 months of the hiring date if you have a signed agreement with your current nanny.

Most permanent nanny placements last at least one year. However, it is not uncommon for a nanny to stay with a family for two to four years or longer!