Babysitting Agency in New York City
Philadelphia Nanny Network matches families with short-term and temporary nannies and babysitters in New York City.
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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.
At Philadelphia Nanny Network, our streamlined process takes the stress out of the search, quickly matching families like yours with exceptional sitters and child care professionals.
At Philadelphia Nanny Network, our streamlined process takes the stress out of the search, quickly matching families like yours with exceptional sitters and child care professionals. Simply tell us your immediate child care 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.
What is the Difference Between a Nanny and a Babysitter?
Flexible & Trusted Nanny Services for Every Family Need
A Babysitter’s Responsibility is the Child's Safety.
How Do I Find a Good Nanny or Babysitter in New York City?
Frequently Asked Questions
We look at past experience. We look at your previous roles as a nanny, the ages of the children you’ve cared for, and any specialized skills you might have, such as handling infants, working with children with special needs, or managing multiple children at once.
Commute time is important. Proximity to the family is important for both convenience and consistency. We consider how long it would take you to get to the family’s home and whether it’s a manageable and sustainable commute for you.
We consider the family’s personal requirements. Every family has unique needs. We consider details like their parenting style, household rules, and specific duties, like light housekeeping or meal preparation. Matching these requirements with your strengths and preferences helps ensure a harmonious fit.
If that is your request, we can make that happen. It means you would be charged for the time away and the nanny would receive pay for that time that you are away. What we cannot do is to ask the nanny not to work and then tell her that she will not get paid. It is not fair to prohibit someone from earning a living!
Good question! Yes. Private clients sign a service agreement confirming basic safety standards, and backup care families are vetted employees of established companies using their employee benefit. We also recognize that as an adult, you can assess situations and manage uncomfortable environments in ways children cannot, which is why our vetting of caregivers is so rigorous. If you ever feel unsafe or uncertain about a family we introduced you to or a shift you are working, contact us immediately. We’re available seven days a week and will help you handle the situation right away.
Our Staffing Team is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays. If your family needs coverage or a working nanny needs assistance, we are available.
For all other inquiries, our general office observes federal holidays. On major holidays including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. All inquiries route through the same phone number and emails.
We would love to be able to say yes, but we can’t. Philadelphia Nanny Network positions can’t allow employees to bring their own children to work. Because this is a job where your responsibility is to have full attention dedicated to the children in your care during scheduled hours, bringing your own family doesn’t fit in that job description. It is an underlying assumption that a tenant of professional care is that work and home life are separate to the extent possible.
For the nannies who are Philadelphia Nanny Network employees, they all accrue PTO. If one of our employees is working a consistent schedule with you, on a short term basis, we work with you to arrange time off needed to recover from illness or refresh on vacation.
In long term jobs, there should be an agreement with the employee about how paid time off is used. In most compensation packages, there are days that are paid as paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick/personal time. It can be grouped together as paid time off (PTO).
Typical for Long Term Jobs – Family Employed
Vacation: Offering 2-3 weeks of paid vacation annually is standard for long-term nannies. This time off helps them rest and prevents burnout, ultimately benefiting your child’s care. For shorter-term positions, vacation depends on the job duration.
Sick Days/Personal Days: Providing 3-5 paid sick or personal days is crucial for maintaining the nanny’s well-being, especially for minor illnesses or emergencies. For shorter-term roles, this varies based on the length of employment.
Paid Holidays: Paid time off for federal holidays is commonly included. It’s important to discuss and agree on specific holidays in advance.
Additional Benefits:
- Healthcare Stipends: Some families offer healthcare stipends or contribute to health insurance to support their nanny’s health needs.
- Mileage Reimbursement: If the nanny drives your children or runs errands, covering mileage at the federal government rates is the norm.
- Parking Reimbursement: Reimbursing parking fees, if there isn’t free parking at your home, is normal.
With our Elite Nanny Program you are able to start working almost immediately.
For long-term positions, the average time is usually between three to six weeks. However, some nannies have been offered a job within a day, while for others, it can take longer, depending on the family’s and your specific needs and circumstances. We focus on maintaining the highest standards in our screening process and matching process.
Your own responsiveness can also influence the timeline. The quicker you respond to our calls and engage with potential families, the faster the process can move. On the other hand, delays in communication might lengthen the time it takes to find a match.
The good news is that you will have the opportunity to start working in our Elite Nanny Program while interviewing for longer-term positions. We will help to coordinate your scheduling.
Our guaranteed hours program is designed to give you a steady, predictable income. As an agency-employed nanny, you know your hours are secure. What you may not know until closer to the shift is which family you will be working with that day. It is the stability of employment without being locked into a single placement.
We use a five-step process before any caregiver works with a family.
- We screen every candidate by telephone to confirm they meet our standards before moving forward.
- The candidate completes a comprehensive six-page application.
- We conduct an in-depth in-person interview to fully understand their background and experience.
- We check references through detailed conversations with former child care employers, not just quick confirmations but real conversations.
- Upon hiring, we work with a background screening vendor accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association to run a comprehensive check including Social Security Trace, National Sex Offender Registry, National, State and County Criminal Records, Department of Motor Vehicles, Office of Foreign Assets Control, and PA Child Abuse Clearance.
Every step exists for one reason. You should never have to wonder about the person caring for your child.
No, whether the individual worked for you in the past or you only met them for an interview, you are still obligated to compensate Philadelphia Nanny Network for the application, registration, and agency fees if you engage their services for a temporary job, babysitting, or long-term employment. Failure to do so may be legally actionable and could result in financial liability.
Additionally, our Services Agreement states that nannies cannot be passed along to another person for the purpose of hiring. We invest significant effort in recruiting the best nannies, and redirecting them away from Philadelphia Nanny Network, as fully vetted employees, is not ethical and violates our contractual agreement.
First, we employ a team of nannies for corporate backup care, providing them with more work opportunities and access to benefits such as paid time off, healthcare support, group health insurance and a retirement plan. Individual nannies working for multiple families, managing them on their own, don’t receive these benefits. By working for one employer, the job becomes more professional, includes employee benefits, adherence to federal and state laws and nannies can dedicate themselves fully to their roles.
Second, this model simplifies things for our clients. Clients don’t need to worry about employment paperwork or tax liabilities, yet they can still benefit from the tax credit for child care without the associated tax exposure. Our goal is to make the process easier and better for everyone involved.