As a Corporate Member of the Vivanova Club in Monte-Carlo, we had the pleasure of writing an article for the Vivanova Magazine in October 2021 exploring the important points families and nannies need to agree on in their employment contract. We cover various considerations from confidentiality agreements to pay & benefits among other points. Read the full […]
For many, Nanny and Governess are seemingly the same jobs, and while both do involve caring for children, in reality these roles differ in key aspects and have different goals for the child. This article will detail both roles and explore the differences between nannies and governesses, helping you choose the right method of childcare
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The Declaration To employ any domestic worker carrying out household or domestic tasks within your home you will need to declare yourself to the Caisses Sociales de Monaco as an Employer of Domestic Workers in the Principality (employeur de gens de maison) and get an “Employer Number.” The types of workers considered to be domestic
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No matter how careful we are, accidents can happen so make sure to download and print this emergency contact sheet to add any relevant information your employees may need when caring for someone in your home. Add emergency contact details, any health concerns, notes or medical details your nanny or employee may need access to in case of emergency.
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If you employ someone in your home, whether it be a nanny, housekeeper, gardener or other, they will have a work contract and they are entitled to certain holidays throughout the year which they must take. In this article we will outline the way the French system works when it comes to taking paid leave,
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If you have an employee working in your home, whether it be a nanny, housekeeper, gardener or other, they will have a work contract and you should be declaring them according to French law. As a result, there are steps to take when terminating the employment, whether it be the employer or the employee making
If you hire a nanny to work in your home in France, you are legally required to declare her as an employee. This declaration means that your responsibilities as an employer include paying her social contributions on a monthly basis. In this article we will help you understand your obligations, how to calculate the cost of a
https://platinumnanny.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Fun-holiday-kis-video-.mp4 During the summer, our childcare needs tend to change and our usual routine needs an upgrade. With children around the home more, we need to think about keeping them entertained, ensuring they have a fun summer break without the running of your home being negatively affected. In the summer this could mean that additional
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https://platinumnanny.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/nanny-reading-to-child-.mp4 A child’s development is based on multiple factors. While food, nutrition, a healthy environment, and activities play an important role in boosting a child’s brain, one cannot deny books’ importance. And you might be surprised to know that books play a crucial role in children’s cognitive and language development and expand their vocabulary. If
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The majority of children go through a fussy eating phase. Even those who enjoyed certain tastes during weaning may start to reject certain foods and develop preferences. The trick is to try to make food fun. In the first few years babies grow rapidly, almost tripling in weight, but this slows when they hit the
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