The small things that make nannies stay

The families whose nannies stay three, five, seven years aren't necessarily paying the most. They're doing a handful of small things consistently.

They communicate

A five-minute 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. Guaranteed hours, honored end times, and advance notice for changes signal that you take the job seriously.

They give real time off

Two weeks of paid vacation minimum, sick days, and holidays. If you go on a two-week 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 spend less over time and give their kids something priceless: a caregiver who stays.