Once you get the best nanny it’s even more important to keep her around. There are ways to help assist your nanny in attaining the lifestyle she would like to live. In addition to standard health benefits, consider adding perks that will lead to employee satisfaction. Use the following guidelines to make sure your nanny is a happy, consistent contributing member of your household on a daily basis.

25 Ideas for Nanny Benefits and Perks

1. Good old, hard cash (most requested by nannies)
2. Built-in raises (annual raises are considered the standard)
3. Annual bonuses
4. Sick/personal and vacation time
5. Tuition waivers
6. Education, seminar and conference expenses paid
7. Sponsorship of au pair’s family from another country
8. Frequent flyer miles
9. Entertainment tickets to ballgames, movies and concerts
10. Time share or use of vacation home
11. Gas card
12. Gift certificates
13. Purchase of computer 
14. Time off
15. Allowance for housing
16. Paid medical care
17. Funds for retirement
18. Assistance for education of dependants
19. Life insurance
20. Clothing allowance
21. Cell phone and phone allowance
22. Plan weekend excursions so nanny has personal time in the home
23. Magazine subscriptions
24. Gym membership
25. Spa treatments (manicure and pedicure)