The First 90 Days: Onboarding Your Professional Caregiver
Sink or Swim is not a Strategy
You've hired a great nanny. Day one arrives. Do you hand them the baby and leave for work?
Successful tenures are built in the first 90 days. Professional household employers treat this like a corporate onboarding.
The Family Handbook
Create a document (Kindred provides templates) that covers:
- Emergency Protocols: Allergies, pediatrician contacts, fire escapes.
- House Rules: Wifi passwords, door codes, guest policies.
- Daily Rhythm: Nap routines, feeding schedules, screen time rules.
The Weekly Sync
Schedule a paid 15-minute sit-down every Friday. Discuss:
- What went well this week?
- Any changes to the schedule next week?
- Milestones noticed (crawling, new words).
This prevents resentment from building up and keeps the relationship professional and proactive.