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I am interested in finding a nanny position
how do I get into Rhode Island Temp Nanny/ Sitter’s Database?
First you must be over 18 years of age, and have childcare
experience. Then you must Submit a Nanny Application. We will
call you and arrange interview. At the time of your interview
you must bring at least 3 written references (2 must be
childcare related) including contact information, you may
Download our Reference Form. You also must bring your
Valid Drivers License, Social Security Card, CPR/ First Aid Card
if applicable, along with a photo copy of them all for our
records (can be on 1 page). If we decide that you are Brookside
Nanny Material you will be entered into either our Nanny or
Sitter Database or both. If you want to listed as a Last Minute
Sitter there a $60 yearly to cover the cost of a yearly
background check.
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Why is there a fee to be listed as a Last
Minute Sitter?
Due to the nature of a Last Minute Sitter we run background
checks on all the candidates in that database. The fee helps
cover the cost of running a background check. You usually make
that fee back with in the first couple of times you sit. When
you are hire by a family looking for a Last Minute Sitter
there is usually not time for a thorough interview process &
screening with the family. The ready available background
check, references and comment/rating section of your bio makes
the family more secure in hiring you. It would not be cost
effective for us to run background checks on everybody in our
Last Minute Sitter Database without our charging a fee. Also
it weeds out the serious Last Minute Sitters from the ones who
do not take this profession seriously.
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Must I be CPR certified?
It is not one of our requirements but it is a plus. You can
locate class through the Red Cross or inquire about a class
through an instructor we recommend, he/she will even come to
your home for a group of 4 or more.
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I have never been a Nanny but I have
childcare experience should I submit an application?
Yes. We consider the following as childcare experience:
 Raising
own child
Frequent
Babying Sitting
Working
at a Daycare/ Preschool
Prior
Nanny position
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I only have 1 childcare references can I
still submit an application?
No. We require at least 3 references and 2 must be childcare
related.
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I have more than 3 references should I
bring them all?
Yes. In this case more is better. 2 must be childcare related
though.
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Am I obligated to work with everyone who
contacts me through Rhode Island Nanny?
No. Who you work for is all up to you. We do ask that you
reply to all inquiries, either accepting or declining. See our
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Am I obligated to work of a set rate when I
am hire because of my profile on your site?
No. You set the rate you are looking for in you profile. We
suggest a range depending on the position. You should ask for
more when doing a Sick Call and less when watching 1 child on
a Friday Night. Be reasonable though if you are too high no
one will offer you any jobs.
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Am I an employee of Brookside?
No. You are independent of Brookside.
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What is the difference between a Nanny and
a Sitter?
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What are the duties of a Nanny?
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