The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. With so much to do in just a month or so, you may be relying on your nanny more than ever to keep your household running smoothly. Maybe you need to find a nanny but don’t have a spare second to do it. Twinkle Toes can help with both of those things. Here are our tips on navigating holiday schedules and time off for nannies as well as the nanny services we provide.
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Plan Ahead
December can get packed full of events and activities seemingly before you have time to blink. With things like shopping for gifts on your to-do list, you may be calling on nanny services more than you used to. This is fine, but make sure to have a schedule and stick to it as much as possible. Having your nanny come over to watch the kids more often during the holidays is one thing. Springing last-minute requests on them all the time is quite another. You can hardly expect your regular nanny to be available every second you need them during December. Sit down with your nanny before the craziness of the holidays takes over too much and make a plan for what the next month will look like. You’ll both be grateful later.
Don’t Expect Free Overtime
The holidays will probably have your nanny working overtime. Again, this is okay, but make sure their new hours are reflected in their pay. This is especially important to pay attention to with live-in nannies. It can be easy to add in a few extra hours here and there and not realize how quickly they are adding up. Nanny services should not be provided for free. Every nanny should receive their regular hourly wage, whether they are full or part-time. It can be nice around the holidays to give your nanny a little extra money as a gift and as a way to say thanks for all the help they’ve provided to your family.
Realize Your Nanny Needs a Holiday, Too
Some nannies may be available to work on holidays, and some won’t. Don’t assume your nanny will be free. Ask ahead of time. Live-in nannies may want to go home for the holidays. Expect requests for time off around this time of year. Hopefully, you have discussed the protocol for this beforehand. If your regular nanny is not around during December, Twinkle Toes can help you find a nanny for backup care. You get the final say on whether or not you want a different person watching your children, but we strive to always have nanny services available for our families.
Find a Nanny During the Holidays
Trying to find a nanny with all the other things on your holiday to-do list? Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency is here to help. We make getting nanny services fast, easy, and convenient. All of our nannies undergo extensive background checks and interviews, so by the time you talk to them, you know that nanny is someone you can trust. Twinkle Toes offers full-time and part-time nanny services.
We also have babysitting services provided by our same qualified childcare workers. Whether you have an office holiday party or a family event, Twinkle Toes can help find a nanny for babysitting for a few hours or all day. Don’t wait until the stress of the holidays has overrun the joy of the season. Visit Twinkle Toes online to find a nanny or babysitter that will fit your needs and your schedule.
