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Nanny Sharing by Natural Nannies Nola

March 21, 2013
If you are heading back to work soon and trying to figure out your child care situation, consider nanny sharing. 

Nanny sharing, offered by Natural Nannies Nola, is a great way to give your child the one on one care offered by a nanny without the price tag of a traditional nanny. 

Nanny sharing is a more cost-effective way to hire a nanny. Two or more families get together and actually share a nanny in one of the family's home. The nanny takes care of both families' children at the same time. In this kind of arrangement, a family may be able to afford a full-time nanny for around $250 per week - a cost similar to that of some daycare/preschool centers.

The nanny in a share will handle no more than 3 children at a time, whereas a child care worker is held accountable for 6 infants at a time, or 8 one year olds, or ten two year olds, etc. The nanny is highly qualified and can provide more services than a daycare/preschool center for the same price.

The key to a successful nanny share is good communication from the start between everyone. The details vary from share to share, like at what house the kids will be, but Natural Nannies Nola helps with the navigation at each step. Even if families don't know anyone to share with, they have a matching service to help.

Check out these benefits of nanny sharing:

•Toddlers have a playmate and can learn important social skills before heading to nursery school
•Nannies in a nanny share are happy, as their salary reflects they are working for two families 
•Parents enjoy more flexibility with a nanny than a child care center
•Nannies from Natural Nannies Nola are highly qualified and can provide more services than a daycare/preschool center for the same price

If you are looking for a nanny, contact Natural Nannies Nola at parents@naturalnanniesnola.com.

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About the founders of Natural Nannies Nola: 

Kristen St. Onge and Sharon Lynch both have experience as professional nannies and daycare workers, so they really know what to look for when hiring nannies. Kristen is the mother of two daughters and owned a nanny agency in Los Angeles before moving home. Sharon is a family services professional with a degree in Family and Child Studies. Their mission is to bring an affordable, high-quality, accessible child care option to the New Orleans area. Whether you are looking for permanent placement, temporary placement or nanny sharing, Natural Nannies Nola has you covered!