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A Nannies’ salary is based on their experience & educational level. See cost page.
We require at least two years of experience for our positions.
Caregivers must have current first aid/CPR certification as a basic requirement. Other certifications depend on the position and the families’ need. Click on caregiver requirements to read more.

Our babysitters typically have a set rate set by our nanny agency.  Our nanny rates are based on experience. Nannies and other caregivers get paid according to their experience and training. View our document that gives guidelines on salaries for household workers in the your area. AMP Provider Salaries is found under the family’s tab. There, you will find suggestions for each position we fill.

Nannies who work full-time should, to be paid for holidays agreed on in your official agreement.
It is standard to give your full-time household worker sick days commensurate with most major companies.
The answer is yes. If the household employee receives a “salary” that covers a work week of more than 40 hours, overtime then applies. Your employment agreement must explicitly state the regular and overtime rates of pay. AMP recommends using a household payroll company to help determine standards in your area for overtime. We recommend PayChex by contacting Michael Hoerner or Guy Carson by calling their office on 410-581-7700.
This common need should be discussed directly with the caregiver and they should be paid overtime for these occasions. It is a good idea to include language in your employment contract for your caregiver to agree up front how this need will be handled so you both can be abreast before the need arises.
During these instances, the caregiver should be paid their same salary unless overtime is applicable. It is a good idea to include language in your employment contract for your caregiver to agree up front how this need will be handled so you both can be abreast before the need arises.
Yes, absolutely. This is information you need in order to know you are safe from the possible spread of the disease. Ask your employer what they are doing to keep you & their family safe.

Our babysitting membership can be canceled at the end of a 30-day cycle.  There is no penalty for cancelling membership. 

Subscriptions auto-renew every month. One month’s written notice (email to carerequests@ampplacement.com) is required to cancel.
Yes, we have (2) additional plans that offer limited bookings.
We do not permit memberships to be transferred or shared.
Yes, you can schedule a meet and greet either virtual or in-person. Sitters are paid at a rate of $18 per hour for 1-hour virtual sessions and $18 per hour for in-person sessions with a (2) hour minimum. There is no Agency charge for a meet and greet.
Yes, you can use a preferred caregiver if they have not already been scheduled with another family.
Yes, you can tip your sitter directly to show your gratitude if you choose to.
Per our contract, we require all families to make their bookings through our agency only. This allows our agency to continue to provide a sitter and nanny services and to ensure our caregivers are being closely monitored and rewarded for their work.

Our policy states that if a sitter or nanny incurs parking or toll expenses, the family will be responsible for those charges no more than up to $30 per day.  This policy exists in order to maintain our premium sitter services and to retain the best caregivers.

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