Spoonful of Sugar
Nanny Placements

FAMILY APPLICATION

Contact Info

Parent One (first, last):____________________________        SSN:__________
Parent Two (first, last):____________________________        SSN:__________

Address:_________________________________________
City:______________ State:____  Zip:_________________

Home Phone:_____________________
Fax:_______________________
Email:___________________________
Cell(s):_____________________  ______________________
Work Phone(s):___________________  ___________________

Which is the best way to contact you?_________________________
What time of day is most convenient?_________________________

Placement Profile

Are you looking for:  Full-time (35+ hrs) ____    Part-time (34 hours or less)____
Live-In____    Live-Out____

Days (please circle all that apply):  M-F    M  T  W  TH  F
From:______am/pm    To:______am/pm
Additional (please indicate always/occasional/amount per month):  weekends______  evenings______  
overnight______

Would the nanny be asked to/expected to travel with the family?______

Please detail any additional information about your schedule (e.g. flexibility, variance, frequency and length of
travel, etc):___________________________________________
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Are you looking for a:    permanent placement (minimum 1 yr)____    temporary placement (please indicate
length)________

When are you looking for someone to start?______

Are you planning to do a Nanny Share with another family? (if so, this family must also apply with SOS):________

Do you work:   in the home    outside the home

Number of children:____ (maximum 4 per nanny)

Child:_____________________________ Age:____  Gender:____ Grade:____
Child:_____________________________ Age:____  Gender:____ Grade:____
Child:_____________________________ Age:____  Gender:____ Grade:____
Child:_____________________________ Age:____  Gender:____ Grade:____

Please indicate if any of the children are multiples:______________

Do any of the children have any physical impairments or disabilities?______
If yes, please explain:______________________________________________________
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Do any of the children have any medical issues (including asthma, frequent ear infections, allergies, etc.)?______
If yes, please explain:______________________________________________________
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Are there any behavioral problems or learning disabilities the nanny would need to be aware of?________
If yes, please explain:_____________________________________________________
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Are any additional children on the way?______  due date:______

Do you have any pets?_____________________________________________________

What activities would you like the nanny to do with your child(ren)?_________________
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Would you be comfortable with the nanny taking your child(ren) on outings?______
If yes, where?____________________________________________________________
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Are there any classes your child(ren) are currently involved in, or will be involved in, that the nanny would take
them to?_______________________________________________
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Would the nanny be doing school drop offs/pick ups?______

Would the nanny have use of a family vehicle?______

Do you have any security devices (e.g. nanny-cams) in your home?______

Please indicate any/all housework (including errands) the nanny would be expected to perform:
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Does your family follow any special diet (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, kosher)?__________
If so, would you prefer a nanny who follows this same diet?______

Has anyone in the household, at any time, in any state, had a criminal record or complaint filed against them?
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If yes, please explain:______________________________________________________
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Nanny Profile

Please indicate your preferences (if any) as to the following:
Age range:____
Gender:____
Ethnicity:________
Religious background:________
Minimum level of education:________

Would you prefer a nanny who speaks a second language?______

Would a nanny be expected to provide a car for transporting the child(ren)?______

Are there any special skills you would appreciate a nanny being affluent in?___________
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What would you see as the most important qualities in a prospective nanny?___________
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Compensation

Are you planning on paying:    hourly    salary
(please note that we do not hire out nannies for less than $12/hr, $8/hr if Live-In, or the equivalent of this if
salary)

If hourly, please indicate amount:______

If salary, please indicate amount:______ weekly    ______monthly

Will you be offering over-time pay?(hourly only):______

Paid vacation (minimum 1 week/12 months; suggested 2 weeks/12 month):________

Paid sick days (suggested amount 1/quarter):________

Will you be offering health insurance?______

Will you be offering an annual raise in pay?______


Essay Questions (please use an additional sheet of paper if you wish)

How do you see a nannies’ role in your family?_________________________________
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What is your discipline philosophy/method?___________________________________
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How would you describe your family to a prospective nanny?______________________
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How would you describe your child(ren) to a prospective nanny?___________________
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Have you had a nanny in the past?______
If so, please describe you relationship with them. Did you encounter any problems? What were the positives?
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Please take a moment to describe the perfect nanny for your family. What are your priorities? Would you
appreciate someone who is outgoing, easy-going, impeccably clean, organized…? Take some time to think and
be as specific as possible. This enables us to find the perfect person to suit your family.
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