It’s not only adults that lead busy and hectic lives these days. Kids’ schedules have become increasingly packed with sport practices, music lessons, school events, and social outings. To be competitive and successful in the world today, it’s become important for children to be well-rounded and have as many valuable experiences as possible. But coordinating children’s schedules can be very difficult for parents who have busy schedules of their own to manage.
Here are some things to consider as you decide whether to hire a live-out nanny or if private chauffeur service would better accommodate your kids’ busy schedules.
What Live-Out Nanny Service Entails
Many people think of a nanny as a caregiver for young children that lives in a family’s home. However, nannies can also be hired on a live-out basis and provide more specific services for a family. A nanny’s responsibilities can be very broad and also include driving children to their daily activities.
Pros & Cons of a Live-Out Nanny
Nannies are expert caregivers and can help families with a wide variety of daily tasks. Not only can nannies help drive your children around, but they can also assist with getting kids ready for school by bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
Nannies may or may not have extensive driving experience, so it is important to choose a nanny with a clean driving record and extensive experience driving in your area. Your child’s safety should be the top priority when choosing a household staff member to perform transportation tasks. Hiring a nanny with driving experience can be a cost-effective measure for families that are on a budget and don’t want to hire multiple staff members for specific tasks.
What Private Chauffeur Service Entails
Private chauffeur jobs focus mostly on driving and getting family members to and from daily activities by car. This includes transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, play dates, parties, and social functions. But this service can also include carrying packages and luggage, running errands, and making maintenance arrangements for a family’s motor vehicles. Chauffeurs can also help parents with their transportation needs as well.
Pros & Cons of a Chauffeur
One benefit of hiring a chauffeur to drive your children from one activity to the next is that chauffeurs have excellent driving experience and top-notch safety records. You can feel confident that your child’s safety and security is put first when you hire an experienced and professional chauffeur.
However, a chauffer’s experience with children may be more limited, and this professional may not be able to assist as well as a nanny with other child-specific tasks. But if your family’s needs are primarily transportation and you have other childcare tasks already handled, perhaps a chauffeur is your best option. Chauffeurs may also be able to add an extra layer of security if you are concerned about safety risks for your children.
Choosing the Right Staff Member for Your Home
At Household Staffing International we will work diligently to identify the right type of nanny or private chauffeur for your specific needs. All of the nannies and chauffeurs we work with are chosen because of their professionalism, reliability, flexibility, dedication, and impressive track records of success. We have been assisting our private and corporate clients with their personal service and household staffing needs since 1974, and we have grown from our Manhattan base to become a nationally recognized leader in the industry.
To get started, tell us a little about your driving service needs in our Family Application. Or give us a call at 212-683-7722 and we’d be glad to help you decide whether a nanny or chauffeur would best suit your children’s needs.