Dear Parent,

Thank you for your interest in Nanny Placement Service. The idea of our business was prompted by a demand for quality in-home childcare. Finding satisfactory childcare is a challenging, often excruciating task. Working parents require more help than ever to keep their family lives in order. Our goal is to reduce the risks of in-home childcare, save screening time for you, and most importantly, allow you to leave the house confident that your children will enjoy a safe, happy, and stimulating environment.

Our nannies are expected to interact with the children on an age-appropriate level and to give them the 'one on one' care that ensures a support network and promotes healthy development. We make every effort to be available for guidance and support to both families and nannies as they work together as a unit to provide a secure and loving atmosphere for the children.

The screening process begins with a personal interview with the candidates in our West Chester office. As we go over their application, we ask additional questions to help us get to know them a little better. We engage them in conversations about their lifestyles, families, siblings and other significant relationships. This information is helpful in learning about their backgrounds. We ask that each nanny candidate list three to five references. These references should include individuals who have known the candidate through past childcare experience, personally, or who have worked with them in another capacity. We look for individuals who have had childcare experience, exhibit good judgment, and have a stable and happy disposition.

During the second part of the interview, we assist the candidate in filling out the Criminal History, Child Abuse and driving record forms. We are connected directly to the central repository in Harrisburg and are able to get immediate results for the Criminal History clearance. NPS sends the Child Abuse clearance to Harrisburg. The law in Pennsylvania stipulates that this clearance must be sent back to the candidate for confidentiality reasons. This process can take up to two weeks. When the nanny candidate receives the Child Abuse clearance back in the mail, she is required to give a copy to the employing family and to send one to NPS to complete her file. After the nanny has accepted a position, she is required to set up a time to meet with our EMS specialist, who will go to her home or yours to bring her up to date with the latest CPR techniques for infants and toddlers. In addition, the nanny candidate is required to undergo a ten-panel drug screen by a professional laboratory. Results from the drug screening come back to us within twenty-four to forty-eight hours.

In order for us to begin the selection, please fill out the Family Application Form and return it to us along with the application fee of $150.00. Upon receipt of the application, we will call to verify the information that you have given to us and to answer any questions that you may have about our service. After a nanny candidate has been screened, she will be given your name and phone number so that she can make contact with you to set up a time to meet with your family. Please call in after each interview to review your visit with the candidate.

Please see the fee schedule to determine the amount of your placement fee. The placement fee is due upon identification of the nanny candidate.

For a period of not less than sixty days, Nanny Placement Service, Ltd. provides assistance and guidance to the nanny and the family as they attempt to meet each other's needs to form a healthy working relationship. We suggest that you discuss hours, job description, and pay schedule prior to her commencing employment. Weekly salaries vary according to hours and responsibilities.

We look forward to receiving your application form and working with your family. Thank you for your interest in Nanny Placement Service, Ltd.