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Guides for Jamaican parents.
Honest, practical, and written for how Jamaican families actually live.
2026-06-12 · 12 min readHiring
Live-in nanny in Jamaica: the 2026 family's guide to setting it up right
Salaries, room and board, days off, food allowance, the written agreement, and the everyday etiquette that decides whether a live-in placement holds for three years or three months.
Read article2026-06-12 · 11 min readSafety & Trust
30 questions to ask a nanny in Jamaica before you hire her
A structured 30-question interview script — safety scenarios, household routines, references, and the questions you should expect from her in return.
Read article2026-06-12 · 7 min readSafety & Trust
How to check a babysitter's Police Record in Jamaica: a 2026 parent's guide
What to ask for, how to verify a JCF Police Certificate is real and current, the eight red flags that should make you walk away, and the questions to close the loop.
Read article2026-05-04 · 8 min readCosts & Legal
Setting up a legal Jamaican nanny contract — free template included
A copy-and-edit Jamaican domestic worker contract covering wages, NIS, NHT, hours, public holidays, sick leave, termination, and confidentiality.
Read article2026-05-04 · 7 min readCosts & Legal
Nanny salaries in Montego Bay: why St. James rates differ from Kingston
The two-tier MoBay market: residents vs. tourist/resort families. Real 2026 JMD numbers for hourly, weekly, live-in, and resort sitting.
Read article2026-05-04 · 7 min readCosts & Legal
Childcare costs in Portmore & Spanish Town: St. Catherine 2026 guide
What babysitters and nannies actually cost in Portmore, Spanish Town, Old Harbour, and across St. Catherine — with neighbourhood-level pricing.
Read article2026-05-04 · 8 min readSafety & Trust
The JCF Police Record guide: what every parent should look for in 2026
How to read a Jamaican Police Record, what's actually checked, the 7 red flags that should make you walk away, and how the JCF process is changing in 2026.
Read article2026-05-04 · 9 min readCosts & Legal
How to legally hire a helper in Jamaica: NIS, NHT & PAYE in 2026
What Jamaican households actually owe HR-wise. NIS, NHT, PAYE, education tax, the 40-hour week, contracts, sick leave, and how to fire someone legally.
Read article2026-05-04 · 7 min readSafety & Trust
How to spot red flags during a nanny trial run in Jamaica
12 warning signs Jamaican parents miss in the first 4 hours — and exactly what to do when you spot one. From phone use to discipline to taking photos.
Read article2026-05-04 · 8 min readHiring
Live-in vs live-out nanny in Jamaica: which is right for your family?
The honest tradeoff: cost, coverage, privacy, legal duty, and family fit. A 5-question decision framework for Kingston, MoBay, and beyond.
Read article2026-05-03 · 7 min readHiring
How to find a babysitter in Kingston, Jamaica (2026 guide)
Where to look, what to ask, what to pay, and the red flags every Kingston parent should know before hiring.
Read article2026-05-03 · 6 min readSafety & Trust
15 questions to ask a babysitter in Jamaica before you book
From references to the JCF Police Certificate, the essential interview checklist for Jamaican parents.
Read article2026-05-03 · 5 min readCosts & Legal
Babysitter rates in Jamaica — what to pay, parish by parish
A 2026 rate guide in JMD across all 14 parishes — from Kingston to Negril — and what affects pricing.
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