St. Louis Nanny

Hiring an St. Louis Nanny or Babysitter

Networking in St. Louis 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.

St. Louis Nanny Salary

The going rate in your St. Louis 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 $14 an hour or $400 to $600 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 St. Louis, and they will provide references and detailed background checks on request.

St. Louis Nanny & Babysitter Agencies

TLC for Kids (314-725-7689), a member of the International Nanny Association (INA), has been serving the St. Louis area since 1985, offering full and part-time nannies, after school and summer nannies, newborn care services, in-home tutoring, and hotel sitting. The owners have developed specialized training programs for nannies and post-partum care providers. They can also provide temporary nannies, sitters and sick child care providers, who will provide their own transportation, as well as after-hours emergency service. All candidates are personally interviewed, undergo police record check, provide child care references, have clear Child Abuse and Neglect Screening from the Missouri Division of Family Services, provide proof of citizenship, have CPR certification, a TB test, a minimum high school diploma, and have an insured automobile. NannyMall LLC (314-769-6255) is an INA member, offering full-time, part-time, summer and vacation placements, occasional overnight and group care (for weddings, receptions, etc.) with an annual registration fee of $40. Temporary nanny service is available with a four-hour pay minimum at $10 per hour for caregiver up to three children, and $12 per hour for four or more children. All candidates are personally interviewed, undergo a nationwide background check, must have a clean criminal report, own a safe vehicle with verifiable insurance, be legal to work in the U.S., have a minimum of three verifiable previous child care positions, have a clear Child Abuse and Neglect Screening from the Missouri Division of Family Services, and must be or willing to be CPR certified. 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 St. Louis 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.

St. Louis Kids Activities & Things To Do with Kids

St. Louis, located on the Mississippi River in the east central part of the state, is the second largest city in Missouri. It was founded by the French in 1764 as a fur-trading post, named after King Louis XV of France. The town was incorporated in 1809, grew rapidly after the War of 1812 and was the market and supply point for fur traders and explorers. The city of St. Louis thrived as a commercial center for the fur trade when John Jacob Astor opened the western branch of the American Fur Company in 1819. St. Louis continued to grow as a major transportation hub with the development of steamboat traffic and railroad expansion in the 1850s. In 1904 St. Louis hosted the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, one of the Victorian era World’s Fairs also known as the St. Louis Fair, to celebrate the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. St. Louis is a major banking and financial center with its economy based on manufacturing, and highly developed industries include steelmaking, food processing, aircraft and space technology, and beer. St. Louis is also known as the Gateway to the Missouri Valley and the West by its landmark stainless steel Gateway Arch, standing 630 feet tall on the banks of the Mississippi River.

St. Louis is home to a mix of cultures and has a multitude of ethnic restaurants and pubs as well as after-hours live music and entertainment. St. Louis has something for everyone; so if you are going to visit for business or holiday, bring the whole family with you. The Missouri History Museum, built in 1913 with proceeds from the World’s Fair, houses a collection that includes national, local colonial and native artifacts, Louisiana Purchase Exposition artifacts, and Charles Lindbergh-related items including a replica of “The Spirit of St. Louis” airplane. As well, a large number of items from the historic Lewis and Clark expedition are housed here since St. Louis was the starting point for their famous adventure. The St. Louis Art Museum is one of the nation’s leading contemporary art museums with works from every time period. Its Magic House offers hundreds of hands-on educational exhibits for kids of all ages. Parking is free, and children under the age of 1 get in free.

The St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park is home to more than 20,000 animals with more than 800 species, many rare and endangered. Admission is free. Grant’s Farm was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant, now the Busch family estate, is fun for kids of all ages with animal shows, petting area, and a tram ride through its wildlife preserve. The Missouri Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark, founded in 1859, offering 79 acres of scenic landscaping and structures. Enjoy the tropical rain forest, Japanese gardens, and the founder’s Victorian home as well as narrated tram tours. There is free parking on the site. St. Louis Union Station, once the largest and busiest passenger rail terminal in the world, is now a great American marketplace with over 85 unique shops, restaurants, entertainment venues and a hotel. First opened in 1894, it was redeveloped and reopened in 1985 and declared a National Historic Landmark. The St. Louis Science Center has over 700 exhibits, an Omnimax theater, a Planetarium with its 40-minute dark sky show and afterwards where you can learn about living and working in space, and the Discovery Room where young scientists ages 3 to 8 can explore science and learning hands-on. For something a little different for the “older” scientists, there is the Segway Human Transporter Program where adults can take a gliding tour in Forest Park.

As you can see, St. Louis 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 St. Louis.