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Philadelphia Nanny Network, with decades of NYC experience, simplifies child care. We offer babysitting, temporary, and short-term services with professionally vetted caregivers who genuinely engage and nurture children through creative play and personalized attention. Our streamlined process finds the ideal match for your family's needs, freeing you from the hassle of vetting candidates while we connect you with the best and most reliable short-term nannies and babysitters in the city.

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At Philadelphia Nanny Network, our streamlined process takes the stress out of the search, quickly matching families like yours with exceptional sitters and childcare professionals. Simply tell us your immediate childcare needs, and we'll connect you with qualified, vetted babysitters in New York City. Skip the lengthy search and paperwork. We focus on rapid placement to get you the help you need, when you need it. Let us handle the complexities so you can enjoy the confidence that comes with an expert babysitting agency in NYC. Contact us today for stress-free hiring of temporary babysitters and short-term nannies.

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WHY WORK WITH AN AGENCY?

Don't waste your time and energy on the caregiver search. From a rigorous screening process to expert matchmaking, our nanny and babysitting agency helps families find reliable and well-qualified caregivers in NYC.

We carefully select each sitter so your family receives top-tier, ready-to-help care. Our streamlined babysitter scheduling service offers rapid placement for your immediate needs.

We also handle all employment details for your temporary sitter, including payment. You only need to tell us your needs and schedule, we will do the rest!

For babysitting, backup care, and short-term nannies, our childcare agency delivers flexible, premium services suited to your family's schedule. Trust us to quickly provide the ideal sitter, hassle-free

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What Makes a Qualified Private Nanny?

Becoming a nanny or babysitter in New York City means that you are an employee of Philadelphia Nanny Network, a child care services agency. You would pass through a nanny application process to then get considered for hire. A potential candidate for a nanny in New York City should have at least 1 year of related child care experience other than babysitting for their own family and friends. From this experience, the team at Philadelphia Nanny Network will respectfully check your references.

Applications with skills such as Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Certification, early childhood development educational enrichment, some college-level education, and knowledge of safety and nutrition will be put at the top of the list. Experience with newborns and infants is especially valued by parents looking for assistance in the first few months, especially when parents are returning to work.




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What is the Difference Between a Nanny and a Babysitter?

Skills and duties of a nanny and a babysitter in New York City can be similar, though a nanny may have a deeper impact on the growth and development of the child. A babysitter often works as needed and engages the child in activities for shorter periods of time, though a nanny can work in short term job as well. Regardless of the title, Philadelphia Nanny Network’s nanny and babysitter employees have clearly defined responsibilities regarding the child care services provided for the family in every job, shift or assignment.

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A babysitter’s responsibility is the child’s safety. The babysitter interacts and engages the children in age-appropriate, fun activities. Babysitters make snacks, prepare light meals for the children and clean up at the end of their shift. Babysitting work is flexible and usually short-term. Babysitters who step in as a dependable and trustworthy caregiver at the last minute can seem like a superhero. Families seek these dependable babysitters in New York City.

A nanny in New York City also cares for the children’s safety, engagement, and entertainment and may take this responsibility further. A nanny, like a babysitter, nurtures the child’s general well-being, though may take a deeper responsibility to include their intellect, emotions, social and physical health. Nannies may organize outside-of-the-home activities. They will prepare the children’s meals and tidy up after play.

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HOW DO I FIND A GOOD NANNY OR BABYSITTER IN NEW YORK CITY?

When families need a babysitter or nanny in New York City, they often start the process of finding the right person by talking with friends. Word-of-mouth recommendations are usually a dependable source for babysitters in a local area. Sharing a caregiver, however, limits the their availability and it could cause friction if all the friends need their services at the same time.

Using a professional and trustworthy agency for babysitters and nannies in New York City expedites the entire process while also receiving agency vetted candidates. Having reference checks, background checks, qualifying skills, and work history provided in a profile is crucial. An agency can also help as needs change. An agency like Philadelphia Nanny Network, with a wide range of child care service options, can support these evolving needs and act as a stress-free support system for caregiving.

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