Coronavirus Care Fund for Nannies/Domestic Workers

The National Domestic Workers Alliance set up a Coronavirus Care Fund  to help domestic workers needing financial support. For many nannies, housekeepers, companions and other household workers in CT, NY and throughout the country, the coronavirus crisis has left them without work or a safety net. If you are able, please donate whatever you can (even a few dollars makes a difference) to help provide financial assistance for at risk domestic workers.  To help, please click here.

 

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Stamford, CT & New York, NY

The Leader in Household Staffing since 2001

 

LIVE-IN NANNIES NEEDED ASAP in CT & NY (TOP PAY)

Excellent pay for experienced live-in nannies that drive (car provided). As with all jobs, must have at least 2 years of professional local nanny experience. Private accommodations and all FT jobs come with minimum 2 weeks paid vacation, sick days, holidays and guaranteed year round pay. Call 203-359-8410 or contact us here.

 

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LIVE-IN NANNY/DRIVER NEEDED (Starting ASAP)

Top Pay for experienced live-in nannies that drive (car provided) in Westchester, NY and CT. As with all jobs , must have at least 2 years of professional local nanny experience. Private accommodations and all FT jobs come with minimum 2 weeks paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

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Nanny Employers Excluded from COVID-19 Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) included under the recently enacted CARES Act provides forgivable loans to employers to continue to pay employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The idea is to provide an incentive for employers to retain their employees during this challenging health and financial crisis.   However, the act excluded employers of nannies, housekeepers, eldercare companions or all household employers because they are not businesses.  This is inherently unfair to household employers and millions of US domestic workers as it exacerbates economic instability at a time of great financial uncertainty.  Homework Solutions, our domestic payroll partner, provided more detail here.

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Stamford, CT & New York, NY

The Leader in Household Staffing since 2001

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NY & CT Nannies and the Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will provide help to families, nannies and other household staff. Wee Care has been hearing from our families throughout CT, Westchester, NY and New York City. There are a lot of questions and uncertainty, and we are so pleased families want to do what is best for their nannies, housekeepers or other household staff.

It is difficult to keep up with all the new laws being passed.  Our domestic payroll partner, Homework Solutions, breaks it all downs and explains in this short video.  Additionally, FAQs related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and your Nanny can be found here.

During these difficult times it is more important than ever to make sure we all take care of ourselves and each other.  If Wee Care Nanny can help you in any way, please contact us.  We are here for you!

 

 

 

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K-5 Bedford, NY BCSD Elementary Bike Run on Sunday, May 17th @ 8AM

 

 

10th Annual Bedford, NY Central School District Bike Run

 Spring is upon us. Fun, fitness, creativity and community!

The 10th annual Elementary Bike Run. is on Sunday, May 17th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fox Lane Campus in Bedford, NY. Children from Mount Kisco, Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, West Patent, and Pound Ridge Elementary Schools will be participating. It’s one of our favorite events and Wee Care Nanny Agency is delighted to be a supporter.  
Registration:Begins Monday, March 9, 2020. Participation is limited to 400 registrants, first come first serve-$15 per entrant. Further information and to REGISTER HERE: 


Check back for BCSD Bike Run RACE RESULTS HERE

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2019 Holiday Bonus Guide for Your Nanny, Babysitter or Housekeeper

We get some variation of the question below a lot during this time of year and wanted to offer some guidance.

“We love Doris (name changed by the agency for privacy) and need help on what to give her as a Christmas bonus. She has been with us a little over a year. She is a delightful and we all adore her. Thank you again for finding Doris and your continued support.”

To answer the question, a full-time nanny can usually expect a holiday bonus of 1 week’s compensation – 2 to 2.5 week’s pay depending upon her length of service. Other ideas include a round trip airfare to her home-town for the holidays or a cruise trip. Additionally, if the nanny has been with the family less than a year, half of her weekly salary is standard. If the nanny is just starting, a $200 to $300 gift card sets a nice tone.  A hand-written note of thanks expressing your appreciation and referencing a yearly highlight of the caregiver/child relationship is an additional way to show your genuine gratitude. 

Some families will include an extra little something coming from the children like a homemade card, cookies or her favorite confection which surrounds the monetary gift with genuine warmth and appreciation from the child. 

For the on-call regular babysitter that provides care several times each month, a gift equal to one night’s pay is the norm. Many families choose to provide a $75-$150 gift card to her favorite shop, cafe, nail salon etc.

Housekeeper/Cleaner, 1 to 2.5 week’s pay, depending upon her length of service and a small gift like a bottle of wine, fine chocolate or Mani-Pedi gift card.

Obviously, this is a general guideline of industry norms in the NY Metro Region. Some families give considerably more or less depending on overall job performance, length of employment, particular circumstances, and family budget. 


Wee Care nanny wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful  and joyous holiday season! 



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