Child care in New York City

Child care in New York City is complex. Many young professional families use live-in nannies or au-pairs, send their children to day-care, then nursery school, then school. Some rely on the American suburban institution of a "babysitter." At one time this was usually the neighbors teenage daughter or son who watched the child for an evening.
"Nannies" usually refer to full-time, semi-permanent employees who are specially trained to care for young children. They can be with a family for a few weeks or up to many years.
"Babysitters" refer to a reliable, sometimes trained person who cares for a child for an evening or several hours during the day.
"Au Pair" usually refers to a young woman who comes from abroad (some come from northwestern United States, especially in the summer) who live with the family for a specified period of time. They receive room and board and a small salary.

How to Find Nanny in New York

Mary Poppins made it look easy, but in reality, finding the right nanny for you and your family can be an arduous task.
What's a nanny?A nanny may or may not have childcare qualifications (you should check this before making an appointment for an interview).
As your nanny's employer, you'll have to pay her salary and deduct tax You'll also need to ensure working conditions are suitable.
There are several different types of nanny, including:
Daily nanny - comes to your house each day at hours agreed between you.
Live-in nanny - lives in your house. You'll therefore need to provide a private bedroom and food - around 20 per cent of nannies in the US live in.
Nanny share - works for another family as well as yours. Your nanny may look after your child on certain days and other people's children on other days, or may look after both sets of children together (if another family comes to your house you'll need to check your insurance arrangements). If there are more than two families nanny sharing, the nanny will need to be registered as a childminder.
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