International Nanny Association states, "Use Caution When Hiring a Nanny Using Online Services"

Good article from the International Nanny Association, the authority on in-home child care since 1985, about exercising caution when using an online listing board like Care.com, Sittercity, Craigslist etc.

Use Caution When Hiring a Nanny Using Online Services

The International Nanny Association is aware of a recent incident involving a nanny in New Jersey who was hired to care for a child for 4 hours. According to sources, the mother found the nanny passed-out, drunk and the child crying and in a soiled diaper. The child was physically uninjured and the nanny was arrested. The family hired the nanny through an online service.

The International Nanny Association acknowledges that online child care services provide a quick and cost efficient way to secure child care. Parents using these online resources, however, assume total responsibility for all caregiver vetting – the websites have iron clad disclaimers that clearly state this. An interview, even an in-person interview, is not sufficient. It is imperative that thorough nanny background screening checks be run on any person one chooses to care for their children and that the caregiver’s references must be scrupulously checked.

The International Nanny Association suggests that parents seeking qualified and extensively screened child care providers consider a professional nanny referral agency in their local area. INA-member agencies are listed in our online membership directory. Experienced nanny referral agencies have deep expertise in caregiver screening, the kind of experience that comes from daily nanny interviewing, screening, and reference checking. Background screening will only reveal when an applicant has been caught and convicted of a crime. Putting a recruiting professional in your corner dramatically reduces the risks of a bad hire.

Emotionally and physically safe and secure in-home childcare is our mutual goal.



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The authority on in-home child careabout exercising caution when using one of the many child care listing sites like Care.com or Sittercity. 

Great Job Bedford Village Swim & Dive Team

Congratulations to the Bedford Village Swim and Dive Team (BVSDT) for a strong showing in their first year competing in Division II. Great job by the swimmers, coaches and volunteers. We are proud to be a sponsor of these determined young athletes!

See you in 2015.

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Online Nanny and Job Sites Can Put Children at Risk

Interesting article from the Association of Nanny Agencies (ANA) about some of the overlooked risks of using an online site to secure a child care provider.

As with any encounter originating online, we advise job seekers and potential employers alike to exercise common sense before agreeing to meet anyone you corresponded with online. The first meeting should always be in a diner or Starbucks and make certain to get the full names and contact numbers of anyone you're meeting with beforehand. Call to confirm the appointment and establish the legitimacy of the contact information. And if something seems awry,  trust your gut and move on!

 
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Pound Ridge 5K and Kids Fun Race and Fireworks Show-Saturday, July 5th

POUND RIDGE 5K AND KIDS RACE

Saturday, July 5th is the 15th annual Independence Day Race in Pound Ridge, NY.  Enjoy the holiday weekend with a 5K run through scenic Pound Ridge. The race is followed by the Kids Fun Race for toddlers to tweens. The 5K starts at 9AM and the kids' races begin after the 5K is completed. 

Race Information and Registration

Pound Ride Elementary School

7 Pound Ridge Road Pound Ridge, NY 

FIREWORKS SHOW

The spectacular annual Fireworks show starts around dusk in the Pound Ridge Town Park. Fireworks, music and don't forget your picnic basket.
 July 5, 2014  Saturday, Pound Ridge Town Park 199 Westchester Avenue

It is a great day of fun for the whole family. Wee Care will have fun summer giveaways for the kids. We hope to see you there! 

4 on the Fourth Road Race in New Canaan, CT July 4, 2014-Race Results

Congratulations to the winners and to all the finishers.

 Four on the Fourth Race in New Canaan, CT July 4, 2014     

 RACE RESULTS.

  
 July 4th is the 32nd annual (4 on the Fourth) Independence Day Race in New Canaan, CT. Great way to start off the day with a 4 mile run along scenic Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan, Conn.

Please stop by and say hello as Wee Care Nanny Agency will again be sponsoring post-race refreshments at the finish line and giving out frisbees and beach balls for the children. We hope to see you there!
 
Race starts at 9 AM, St. Mark's Church, Rt. 124 New Canaan, Conn.

For more information about the race or to register online,  click here

Tony Dovolani, from "Dancing with the Stars" Lends Support to Healing Hearts of Stamford

Our friends at Healing Hearts, a Stamford nonprofit, will have a fund raiser this August.

Tony Dovolani, from "Dancing with the Stars", will be there to help celebrate the grand opening of Healing Hearts Indoor Sensory Gym. Tony stopped by recently to meet and dance with one of his biggest fans, Jessica Meunier.  Her beautiful bright smile and laughter says it all.  

Check out the video here.

Two of the key administrators and founders of Healing Hearts are good friends, and wonderful and caring individuals. Tom Bacha and Kimberly Colletto dedicate their time, energy and resources to make a profound difference in the lives of children with special needs. Healing Hearts is a 501(C)(3) organization dedicating to improving the lives of individuals with special needs. They aim to address social and recreational needs of children,teens and adults with a variety of neuro-developmental disabilities. Healing Hearts currently serves children,teens and adults in lower Fairfield County, CT.

Classes are open to children,teens and adults of all abilities and Healing Hearts staff has vast experience in education and acquisition of skills in play,language,and motor/sensory. Each class emphasizes the importance of peer interaction,increasing language skills and age appropriate activities.

For more information on Healing Hearts, contact Kimberly Colletto at 203-355-9395.

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Bedford BCSD Bike Run May 2014 Pictures & Results

What a turnout yesterday...over 360 kids participated! It was a beautiful day for a little biking and a run. Congratulations to all who participated and a hearty thank you to all the volunteers. We were thrilled to be a part of it and hope to see you there next year!

View race results here

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