Norfolk, NE- Hiring a nanny is a convenient, affordable option that can actually save families significant money over other childcare options.

"In these tough economic times, we're all being cautious with our spending. Parents may be worried about hiring a nanny, thinking it's too luxurious in light of the current economic downturn. But in reality, hiring a nanny can actually save families money over other childcare options," says Candi Wingate, childcare expert and founder of Nannies4Hire.com and Care4Hire.com.

Nannies can save families money in the following ways:

• Being less expensive than many day care centers. If you have two or more children, it's often more cost-effective to hire a nanny, as daycares charge per child and will be more costly than paying a nanny to come to your home.
• Providing "nanny sharing" options: having one nanny watch kids from several families simultaneously or having one nanny work part-time for two different families, spending a few days with each family. These options help reduce costs, while still providing the benefits of having a nanny.
• With a nanny, parents don't have to leave work - potentially missing a day's pay - when their child is sick, like they would with day care. Your nanny can stay home with your ill children while you work.
• Saving money on food. Your nanny can prepare nutritious homemade meals, reducing the number of take out and/or restaurant meals that you eat. Restaurant meals are more expensive - and often less healthy - than home cooked meals.
• Reduced healthcare costs, as you may have healthier children if you keep them out of daycare and away from other kids' germs.

"Families who go online at www.nannies4hire.com to hire a nanny can save thousands of dollars over those who use nanny placement agencies," Wingate added.

Nannies4Hire provides nannies with a range of salary requirements, and have wonderful nannies that fit within each client's budget parameters. Salaries vary and depend on the nanny's experience, duties, responsibilities, geographic location and more.

When hiring a nanny, families should consider the following:

• Whether they need full-time or part-time support.
• The nanny's responsibilities.
• The nanny's level of experience.
• Any special training the nanny should have, such as CPR, First Aid or lifeguard certification.
• Whether you'll need overnight help for business trips or vacations.
• Your child's/children's special needs.

Nannies4hire.com has been affiliated with the nanny industry since 1987 and has grown into one of the largest and most successful companies in the business. Candi Wingate, President of Nannies4hire.com, a mother herself, knows first-hand how hard it can be to find the perfect nanny.

Nannies4hire.com is designed to be as easy to use as possible. Their database is designed to assist families in finding a quality nanny for their specific needs and requirements and offer nannies an enjoyable employment experience.

The company has a great relationship with the Dr. Phil Show, often providing babysitters for families that are on the show. Nannies4Hire.com has also worked with TLC's hit show, John and Kate Plus Eight and ABC's Supernanny.

Nannies4Hire teams up with corporations nationwide to help find childcare for their employees. Thousands of families and nannies throughout the United States and Canada have joined Nannies4hire.com and our list continues to grow daily.

For more information, please visit www.nannies4hire.com.

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