Health Safety Measures

At Peace of Mind Nannies, the health and well-being of children, families and caregivers is a top priority. We consistently monitor the safety recommendations from the CDC and local public health authorities and stay informed of current guidance. We encourage families and caregivers to take proactive steps to support a healthy environment, including verifying everyone’s health, considering recommended vaccinations as part of a comprehensive approach to safety, and tailoring care plans to meet each family’s needs.

As part of our screening process, candidates are asked to voluntarily disclose their vaccination status. This information allows us to thoughtfully match families with caregivers whose health practices align with their household preferences. Families may request that their caregiver have certain vaccinations, such as routine childhood immunizations, annual flu shots, or other vaccines recommended by healthcare providers.

Peace of Mind Nannies does not provide medical advice and encourages families and caregivers to consult with their healthcare providers regarding vaccination decisions.

While preventative measures help reduce the spread of illness, we recognize that children may still experience mild illnesses from time to time. To support families during these moments, Peace of Mind Nannies offers childcare for mildly ill children under specific guidelines designed to protect both the child and the caregiver.

Childcare for Sick Children

Childcare for mildly ill (ie. cold, cough) children may be provided through Peace of Mind Nannies. As an added precaution, proof of a negative COVID-19 and/or flu test may be required, depending on symptoms and current public health guidance.

Some caregivers may be comfortable providing sick care to children, typically at a premium rate.

Childcare cannot be provided if the child or any member of the household has a highly contagious illness or infestation, including but not limited to:

  • Covid

  • Flu

  • Stomach flu/virus resulting in vomiting within 24 hours

  • Norovirus

  • Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV

  • Hand, foot, and mouth or Coxsackie virus

  • Head lice

Shared Health Practices & Ongoing Communication

To support transparency and mutual comfortability, families may request that both they and their caregiver complete a detailed Health Questionnaire outlining personal and household health practices. This information is shared between parties to ensure alignment before moving forward with interviews and, ultimately, placement.

Once a family has hired a nanny, Peace of Mind Nannies provides a template Work Agreement for the family to complete. This agreement includes a section dedicated to health precautions, including expectations related to respiratory illnesses, which families can tailor based on their household practices and comfort level.

We encourage both families and caregivers to regularly monitor their own health and the health of others in their household and to promptly notify one another if:

  • Anyone in either household has a fever

  • Anyone in either household has a highly contagious virus or respiratory illness

During all shifts, caregivers and families are expected to commit to shared health and wellness practices, including:

  • Practicing frequent and thorough handwashing

  • Regularly sanitizing frequently touched surfaces within the work environment

If anyone in either household has a confirmed test result for COVID-19 or the flu or develops symptoms, all parties are expected to take immediate action and follow applicable CDC and Rhode Island Department of Health guidelines.