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Chris Wyatt
Founder of findanannyonline.com9 guides · 4 posts
Chris Wyatt founded findanannyonline.com after seeing how hard it is for US families to find childcare they can trust: paywalled directories, out-of-date listings and agencies that are hard to compare.
Chris writes and edits our guides on costs, hiring, safety and newborn care, using public sources such as the IRS, the American Academy of Pediatrics and state agencies, and what families and providers tell us. Spotted something wrong or out of date? Email hello@findanannyonline.com.
Written by Chris
GuideHiring · 12 questions to ask a night nanny before you bookTraining, safe sleep, feeding, logs, sick cover, rates and cancellations: what to ask and what a good answer sounds like.GuideSafety · How to run a reference call that actually tells you somethingSkip “were they good?”. Call recent families, check they’re real, ask about specific moments and listen for the pause.GuideProviders · How to set your rate as a nanny in 2026Research local rates, price your skills, quote gross pay, and know when and how to ask for a raise.GuideMoney · Nanny tax, explained without the jargonWhen you owe it, how much, which forms to file, and a worked example for a nanny paid $40,000 a year.GuideNewborn · Night nanny, night nurse or postpartum doula?Three very different jobs that families often mix up. Here’s who does what, and what each costs.GuideSafety · What a background check does (and doesn’t) tell youCounty, state, federal and sex offender checks in plain English, plus what they miss and the FCRA steps when you use a screener.GuideCost · What a nanny costs in 2026Hourly rates, overtime, taxes and the hidden extras, with a worked weekly budget for a full-time nanny.GuideCost · What a newborn care specialist costs, city by cityRough 2026 overnight rates by type of US market, what pushes the price up, and a sample 8-week booking budget.GuideSleep · When to bring in a sleep consultant (and when not to)Most babies don’t need one. When a consultant can help, when to see your pediatrician instead, and how to choose well.BlogStories · Twins and night help: what the first month can look likeTwo babies, two feeding schedules and very little sleep. How families use a night nanny in the first weeks with twins.BlogProviders · Working through an agency or going independent: a guide for nanniesAgencies charge fees but do real work. What they handle, what independent nannies do themselves, and how to choose.BlogStories · Interviewing nannies: what to watch for, not just what to askPolished answers are easy. How a nanny is with your child is harder to fake. How to structure the interview and trial.BlogInside · What our “verified” badge means, and what it doesn’tWe check more than most directories. We still want you to check too.