Philadelphia Nanny

Hiring a Philadelphia Nanny or Babysitter

Networking in Philadelphia 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.

Philadelphia Nanny Salary

The going rate in your Philadelphia 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 $10 to $17 an hour or $400 to $600 per week. Be fair – for sitters, pay a decent rate with a minimum number of hours arranged beforehand.

Philadelphia Nanny & Babysitter Agencies

There are some well-established registered babysitter and nanny agencies in Philadelphia, and they will provide references and detailed background checks on request. Philadelphia Nanny Network, Inc. (610-645-6550) is a member of the International Nanny Association and since 1985 have been providing service using a matching system to meet mutual needs. They also have homework tutors, temporary and part-time sitters, and will provide childcare services for conferences and events. Their rates for sitters run between $13 and $15 per hour, and live-in nannies approximately $400 to $600 per week. The ABC Nanny Source (215-348-8187) ensures that all their nannies are CPR certified for infants and small children. Their employees undergo a National Background clearance with references verified, and a Department of Motor Vehicle report is kept on file.

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 Philadelphia 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.

Philadelphia Kids Activities & Things To Do with Kids

Philadelphia, also known as “the City of Brotherly Love”, is the largest city in Pennsylvania, located in the southeast part of the state. The city was settled in 1681 and is famous especially for the Liberty Bell which was cast in England in 1752 for the Pennsylvania State House, now named Independence Hall. Rung in 1776 for the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, it was cracked in 1835 while tolling the death of Chief Justice John Marshall. The Bell was moved in 1976 to its present location in a special exhibition building near Independence Hall.

Philadelphia has a multitude of restaurants and pubs that offer diverse and international eating choices as well as after-hours live music and entertainment. Be sure to try the city’s official sandwich – the Philly Cheesesteak, widely available everywhere. With so much to see and do, Philadelphia is a favorite tourist destination for kids of all ages. The Philadelphia Zoo features more than 1600 rare and exotic animals from around the world, a petting yard, and swan boat rides. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, established in 1875 with the present building modeled after a Greek temple, houses many fine collections, most notably a collection of European old masters, and the world-renowned Pennsylvania Dutch folk art. The Independence Seaport Museum on historic Penn’s Landing is family oriented, offering interactive exhibits, ship models, touring a World War II submarine, and you can find an interesting souvenir in the nautical gift shop. For something different, the Big Bus Company offers a tour of the city including the historic district and Society Hill from the top of a real London double-decker bus, and a 24-hour purchase pass provides unlimited hop-on hop-off stops throughout the city, giving you ample opportunity for shopping and eating. Shoppers can work their way through more than 130 stores and restaurants at the Gallery at Market East, located just blocks from Independence Hall. Located 15 minutes from downtown Philadelphia, you can shop at Franklin Mills Mall, one of the premier shopping and entertainment locations in the Northeast.

Just remember to have both the sitter and the kids bring along a jacket and wear comfy shoes when out and about in Philadelphia.