b"I N D U S T R Y I N S I G H T SF I N D I N G T H E R I G H T N A N N Y A G E N C YWhat makes a good nanny agency? According placement business, she says. Agencies musttoGingerSwift,formerpresidentofthe listen to both clientsthe family and the nannyAssociationofPremierNannyAgenciesand to ensure a good match. To help nannies andfounder and CEO of Denver Based ABC Nannies, familiesunderstandtheroleagenciesplayina good nanny agency is one that cares about theirsearch,itscommonpracticeamongnot only the families they work with but also is reputableagenciestooutlinewhattheyofferpassionateaboutthenanniesanddomestic both nannies and families upfront and in writing.workers they place in jobs. This way, families know what they are paying forand nannies know what the agency is offeringFor many nannies, using an agency to find their them, says Swift.nextnannyjobisaforeignconcept.Sincereputable agencies never charge nannies a fee And while the family paying the fee shouldnt beforplacementservices,nannieswonderhow a red flag to nannies, Swift notes that there arethey can come away with equal representation other red flags that nannies should not ignore:when they arent paying a fee for the agencys Bothfamiliesandnanniesshouldworryifthereferral services.agency they are working with isn't asking a lot ofquestionsandisntlisteningtotheirneeds.AccordingtoSwift,thatdoesntneedtobe Reputable agencies are about making the rightcause for concern when using a good agency. match, and they cant do that unless they reallyHonesty and integrity are essential in the nanny understand the needs of both the family and thenanny."