Q: My nanny did not use all of her vacation time last year. Does she lose it and start fresh in the new year, or does it carry over? If you are a household employer in California (and you are if you paid your nanny more than $2800 in 2025), understanding vacation time...

Filing taxes as a nanny employer is one of the most important responsibilities that comes with hiring in-home childcare. But that doesn’t mean it has to be hard!  While employing a nanny can transform your household in the best possible way, it also makes you a...

Hiring a nanny is a major milestone for any family. Once you have found the right caregiver and have had an offer accepted, it can feel like the hardest part is behind you. But the steps you take immediately after hiring a nanny are what truly set the tone for a...

If you are thinking about hiring a nanny, timing can make a huge difference in how smoothly and successfully the process unfolds. Many families assume that nanny hiring happens throughout the year as families’ needs evolve, and while this is certainly the case, there...