Frequently asked questions
If a new nanny must be assigned in the first three months of a placement, the Columbus Nanny Agency will work expeditiously to assist you in finding a new nanny at no additional cost. If a new nanny must be assigned during the second three months of a placement, we will place a new nanny with your family and apply 75% of your original placement fee to the new placement. If a new nanny must be assigned between the sixth and twelfth of an employment contract, the Columbus Nanny Agency will place a new nanny with your family and apply 50% of your original placement fee to the new placement.
Our agency is both selective and cautious in its recruiting methods. Our goal is to find highly qualified and committed child care professionals. Therefore, we do not place ads in newspapers and mainly rely on word-of-mouth referrals from nannies and families with whom we have worked. We have also built professional relationships with several colleges and universities throughout Central Ohio and work directly with their career and student employment centers.
Once a successful interview has been conducted and references have been contacted, all nanny candidates undergo thorough background investigations. Candidates are fingerprinted and undergo a full criminal background check, social security number verification, and drug testing. The Columbus Nanny Agency also conducts a complete driving record check. Nannies are required to have a clean driving record and a safe, reliable source of transportation. Nannies are also required to be current on basic immunizations and certified in Infant/Child CPR. Families may request a credit history report for an additional fee.
The Columbus Nanny Agency has a partnership with Home Work Solutions, Inc. Clients and potential clients of The Columbus Nanny Agency may call Homework Solutions’ toll free number, 1-800-626-4829, for free consultation at any point during the search process. Once a nanny has been identified, Home Work Solutions offers its Expert Set-up Program at no charge to our clients. For more information about these services, please see the Payroll section of this website.