Atlanta Nanny

Hiring an Atlanta Nanny or Babysitter

Networking in Atlanta with friends, neighbors, teachers, or using a professional registered sitter agency is a good way to start. It is important to find someone that you like to watch your child. This should be a responsible, competent, trustworthy individual who actually likes being with children. Ensure that they are age-appropriate since some nannies and sitters are not comfortable with babies or very young children. Do a background check, ask for references and be sure to check them out. It would also be helpful if the sitter had some first aid or CPR training. Remember your child’s safety is your first priority.

Atlanta Nanny Salary

The going rate in your Atlanta neighborhood can vary depending on the sitter’s qualifications, experience, education, and the number of children to be cared for. Salaries for live-in nannies currently range from $12 to $16 an hour or $500 to $700 per week. Be fair – for sitters, pay a decent rate with a minimum number of hours arranged beforehand. There are some well-established registered babysitter and nanny agencies in Atlanta, and they will provide references and detailed background checks on request.

Atlanta Nanny & Babysitter Agencies

Olive.You.Nanny (404-895-5815) is a referral-based agency that matches families with full time, part time, summer/temporary and occasional sitters. They can also provide nanny share with one nanny to work for two families. In business since 2005, they do comprehensive background checks, and all candidates are personally interviewed. Premier Domestic Staffing (770-346-9900) can provide a nanny, house manager or baby nurse services with rates from $12 to $18/hour. They take a personal approach to matching families with all candidates carefully researched and having at least one to two years’ experience. Be sure to leave a contact number where you can be reached, as well as your child’s medical information. If you are going to be unavailable, perhaps a grandparent or good neighbor in Atlanta can be notified. Be clear to the babysitter about your expectations. This should be a good experience for your child, something and someone they can look forward to coming again.

Atlanta, the largest city in Georgia and the capital of the Peach Tree state, is located at the base of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. It was first settled in 1833 by a European settler and was originally named Terminus because it was the end of the Georgia railroad line. Atlanta was burned during the Civil War, almost completely destroyed in 1864 but rebuilt after the war and grew rapidly due to the expansion of the railroads in the southwest. Atlanta’s international airport is one of the world’s busiest. Convention business is important since Atlanta is home to many major corporations. As well, it is a major educational center with world-renowned universities.

Atlanta Kids Activities & Things To Do with Kids

Atlanta has a multitude of restaurants and pubs that showcase its diverse and international eating choices as well as after-hours live music and entertainment. For shopping enthusiasts, you can visit the Mall of Georgia, which is the biggest mall in the southeast with more than 200 shops and restaurants. Atlanta has something for everyone; so if you are going to visit for business or holiday, bring the whole family with you. With its good transportation system (MARTA), it is easy to get around to see the sights. Since the 1996 Summer Olympics took place in Atlanta, another neat place to visit is Centennial Park downtown with the Fountain of Rings as the centerpiece with its lights and fountains in the shapes of the Olympic rings. There are also varied concerts and family fun days. At the Georgia Aquarium you can see penguins, jellyfish, otters, electric catfish and more. One of its highlights is a Plexiglas tunnel to walk under where the fish swim over you, and a fan favorite of the younger set is the Georgia Explorer with its touch pools and play structure. Zoo Atlanta is a family favorite, located in historic Grant Park, which has picnic areas and walking trails, so think about a picnic in the part. The zoo has a train to ride, a rock wall to climb, a carousel and playground, and an air-conditioned house of reptiles. You can also rent a stroller or wagon at the entrance.

For something different, there is the Center for Puppetry Arts which offers a variety of family-friendly puppet shows all year as well as experimental puppet theater for adults. There is even a fun atmosphere for babies with Winnie-the-Pooh along with some scary stuff for older kids, so good for all ages. It also has the added bonuses of free parking along with a picnic-ready large lawn. The Atlanta History Center has “magic Mondays”, an hour-long educational program for toddlers under five. Older ones can learn about the history and ecology of the south, famous Atlantans, visit a real Victorian playhouse with staff dressed in clothing of the times. For older science and nature buffs, there is the Fernbank Museum of Natural History with its large dinosaur skeletons in the atrium. It is easy for families to get around with many exhibits hands-on and age-appropriate with IMAX shows that change every hour. The Atlanta Botanical Garden is also for kids of all ages with its separate children’s garden with interactive educational activities, slides, water play, a cave, a beehive, and lots of space to play, run, jump and climb. Check out the rare tree frogs. Since the water play area is a great place to cool off, bring with a bathing suit or a change of clothes for the kids.

Cyclorama is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, offering a unique experience for kids of all ages. The tour starts with a film, then visitors go to another room with stadium seating that rotates to view the cylindrical painting of the Battle of Atlanta in 1864 with music, lights and a narrative to explain the story, not something you would likely see elsewhere.

As you can see, Atlanta offers something for everyone, resident and tourist alike. Just remember to have the sitter and the kids wear comfy shoes when out and about in Atlanta.