Nanny life
The small things that make nannies stay
The families whose nannies stay long-term aren't necessarily paying the most. They're doing a handful of small things consistently.
They communicate
A handoff at the start and end of the day. A shared note or app for feeds, naps, and small wins. Not a surveillance system. A real conversation.
They respect the schedule
Nannies who never know when they'll actually be done for the day burn out fast. Honored end times and advance notice for changes signal that you take the job seriously.
They give real time off
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. If you go on vacation, your nanny is still paid. That's their income and they built their life around it.
They say thank you
Not just holiday bonuses. Small acknowledgments during hard weeks. A coffee on a Monday. Naming what they did well. Nannies are with your kids all day, so they can tell when they're valued.
Turnover is expensive and disruptive for kids. The families who invest in the relationship early give their children something priceless: a caregiver who stays.
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