| Before you start preparing a nanny work | | | | related to this matter. |
| contract you need to remember that a good | | | | (4) Vacation days and sickness - does she plan to |
| contract is the best way to set the right | | | | take some days off during the year? When she's |
| expectations between you and your nanny. After | | | | sick - how much notice do you expect from her? |
| all, she is going to be your employee and that is | | | | (5) Safety - is your nanny CPR certified? What do |
| why the contract should cover all issues related | | | | you expect from her in emergency situations? |
| to her employment terms. | | | | Who should she call first? It's highly important to |
| One of the best ways to start editing your own | | | | make sure she will have an emergency contacts |
| contract that can fit your needs is to look for a | | | | list that is kept up to date with all work and |
| sample nanny contract over the web. Once you | | | | relevant cell phone numbers. |
| have found a contract you like, the following | | | | (6) Car use policy - do you want your nanny to |
| issues should be reviewed: | | | | use your personal vehicle to take your kids to |
| (1) The basics - should cover all the hours, | | | | school or to their afternoon activities? Will she be |
| including over time rate, and the nanny | | | | able to use it for her personal use? |
| responsibilities and duties. Also the basics should | | | | (7) Confidentiality agreement - the person you |
| include your contribution to medical insurance, and | | | | are entering into your life will be exposed to |
| sick/holiday/time off. | | | | personal family information. This can be about a |
| (2) The nanny salary - what should be her salary? | | | | family member's health, finances, career or |
| How frequently will the nanny be paid? Tax | | | | relationships. |
| deducting issue - under your responsibility or the | | | | (8) Termination - this is part of any employment |
| nanny's? | | | | relationship. Define termination notice on both |
| (3) House rules - this should basically include the | | | | sides. Reasonable notice should be four weeks. |
| life style you expect from her while she is in the | | | | A details sample nanny contract will help you to |
| house or with your kids someplace else. You can | | | | prepare a good contract and set the right |
| specifically mention smoking, visitors, alcohol use | | | | expectations with your nanny. By addressing all |
| or any other issue you find important to mention | | | | issues up front, you avoid misunderstandings, |
| in advanced. If you find a good sample nanny | | | | assumptions, disappointment and conflict in the |
| contract, you will be able to find more details | | | | future. |