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My name is Kimbria Mitchell; I am 24 years old and I have been working with children of all ages both typical and atypical for 5 years now. I currently reside in Oakland, CA (best city ever) with my small schnauzer, Sazerac. I enjoy reading, hiking and singing as often as possible. Currently I teach at a preschool in West Oakland in the nursery care room. I work very well under pressure; I am very organized and passionate. And I have no problem helping around the house. Along with being CPR certified; I am skilled in working with children with communication deficits and problem behavior. And most importantly I have a plethora of games, books, and challenging activities to occupy the most energetic of children! Feel free to reach out I look forward to hearing about you and your family!
A nanny share is when one nanny cares for children from two different families. Each family saves significantly on child care expenses, while the nanny enjoys higher pay than the typical full-time position.
Learn more about nanny shareWe have an amazing nanny already, just looking for another kiddo to join our 8-month old son.
Adela was an amazing childcare provider and really loved our daughter. She was punctual, clean, and communicative about the babies. She also washed dishes and tidied up around the house, which was a huge help! - Dusty
When Adela held our 3-month old daughter in her arms and looked in her eyes, we were amazed at our daughter's attentive response. We found this is because Adela is truly loving and talented with children. Sadly due to the pandemic we couldn't continue the relationship, but I highly recommend her. - Charlotte
Joia is a very caring nanny, who takes her work seriously and understands the huge responsibility that she is entrusted with. She is affectionate with children and has a lot of patience. She was instrumental in helping us manage our work schedule while having very young children who needed a lot of attention for several hours per day. - Giovanni
How to Hire a Nanny in Oakland, CA
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Understand Nanny Responsibilities in Oakland, CA
Before beginning the search for a nanny, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a nanny is the right choice for your child care needs. In hiring a nanny, first, you should think through what responsibilities you expect your nanny to handle. With that information, you can create a profile so that nannies can reach out to you. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. In general, a nanny is responsible for making sure your children’s needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your nanny before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location can impact how much you should pay your nanny.
Oakland Nanny Interviews
Once you start connecting with prospective nannies, the next step is a nanny interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:
- Do you have experience being a nanny?
- How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?
- What sort of household tasks are you open to doing?
- Are you open to a live in arrangement in Oakland? Do you have experience being a live in nanny?
- Are you open to being a nanny in a nanny share?
- Do you have any references?
- Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Oakland?
- Do you have a driver’s license in CA? Do you own a car?
- What salary are you seeking? Are you open to being paid through direct-deposit, pay stubs?
- What are your expectations around over-time pay and vacation time?
During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references, and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a prospective nanny, it’s essential to make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around nanny responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming! And of course, as you learn how to hire a nanny, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.