Where do I start my search?

First, assess your family's needs. Do you need full time or part time help, do you require live in or live out help? What can you afford to pay? What are nannies making in your area?After you've done your homework, you know what you can afford and what kind of help you need, start talking. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a Nanny. Talk with friends, neighbours, parents at playgroup or day care. Tell your hairdresser, your doctor, children's teachers etc. Find someone who has or had a nanny. Read all the books, web sites, materials you can. There are message boards and discussion groups that are solely dedicated to the Nanny Topic.