Do I have to pay taxes on my nanny?
Yes. You should always expect to pay taxes on your full time nanny’s salary. We recommend talking to your personal accountant set up the proportionate amounts to withhold.
How much should I expect to pay a nanny or babysitter?
Babysitters in the Nashville area earn between $7 and $10 an hour.
Nannies in the Nashville area earn between $12 and $15 an hour depending upon responsibilities.
Is a nanny the same as a babysitter?
Although nannies and babysitters provide the same basic services, a nanny typically works between 30 and 40 hours a week with a set schedule. The Lillian Nanny Agency will work one-on-one with families looking for full time nannies through our nanny network. Families in search of weekend and /or evening part-time sitters should check out Lillian’s online babysitting network.
Do you service outside of Nashville/Davidson County?
Yes, we welcome clients from all over the Nashville area and surrounding states. If you do not live in Nashville area, please don’t hesitate to give us a call and we’ll work diligently to find the perfect match for your family.
Where does The Lillian Nanny Agency find its candidates?
The Lillian Nanny Agency asks our current clients to promote our services and generate referrals among their peers.
How old are your candidates?
We require our nanny candidates to be at least 18 years of age and babysitters to be at least 16 years of age.
If I’m a nanny looking to move to another city can you work to place me in a local family’s home?
Yes. Our network of families spans the country. If you’re interested in working with a family outside of the Nashville area, The Lillian Nanny Agency will work to find the best match for you.
Do you do background checks on your Nannies and Babysitters?
The Lillian Nanny Agency performs extensive background and reference checks as well in-depth interviews on all potential nanny candidates.
The Lillian Nanny Agency will perform background checks on babysitters at a cost for interested parents. Cost: $125
During the background check every potential candidate will be checked on the following:
- Criminal Background Checks
- Educational Background
- Employment History
- Social Security Scan
- National Criminal Background Check
- Sex Offender Check
- Motor Vehicle Report
