We are not your run-of-the-mill nanny agency!  To start with, our nannies are heavily screened.  The process of finding a Granola Nanny or Granola Babysitter begins with a resume.  All of our child-caretakers have at least 2 years of experience with children.  Then, our nannies and babysitters attend a Granola Training Session, and then a personal, in-depth interview with a placement manager.  We also run background checks and DMV record checks.  We place our nannies through client specifications as well as personality matching, a service offered uniquely by us!  Nannies come with a 3-Day Free Trial ("Free Trial" refers to the fact that there is no additional fee for the risk-free trial.  The nanny will still receive compensation for her time from you).  If you hire a Granola Nanny, you get a 1-Year Guarantee, which means that we will find you a new nanny at no extra cost if, for whatever reason, your nanny cannot stay. 

So what are the real differences between a normal nanny and a Granola Nanny?  The differences abound!  The first thing you will notice about a Granola Nanny is that she is observant and patient.  She takes time to assess children's actions in order to respond appropriately.  Emotional health of children and healthy communication with them are major priorities to a Granola Nanny.  A Granola Nanny knows about eco-conscious activities, organic and possibly raw cooking, and environmentally-friendly housekeeping supplies.  A Granola Nanny understands the basic principles of the Attachment Theory and the Natural Family Lifestyle and will work with the parents to decide which aspects of these are best for the children.  A Granola Nanny practicing Attachment Parenting can also advise working parents on how to keep their childrens' emotional bonds with them in tact and healthy.   Above all, a Granola Nanny knows the importance of a child's emotional bond with her caregiver, and will never abuse that bond.