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Please let me know a little about what you are looking for in your desired service or if you would like to do more than one service

withmakennafamilycare@gmail.com

(preferred for first contact)

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These boundaries are here to ease the stress of not only knowing what I can do, but also where my limits are. I appreciate your understanding and encourage you to look through them before requesting services, just in case something feels like a deal breaker

    • Parents must stay in the house for recorded care (when you leave it counts as babysitting/nannying which is a different service)

    • I am willing to be around all animals but exclude: walking with animal, taking to appointments or daycare

    • I  will NOT transport children outside of walking 

    • I do NOT diagnose medical conditions in the postpartum person or baby/babies, however will refer you to a health care provider when appropriate

    • I do NOT take over care of babies but assist you in learning care for your baby/babies needs

    • I do NOT do heavy house cleaning such as mopping, cleaning bathtubs, or yard work

    • I do run errands, but they are included in the same fee and do not include child transportation 

    • I do meal prep but need explicit instructions on how you would like it made/prepped

    • I do follow safe sleep instructions during my care including transferring babies from swings/bouncers/or other non sleep regulated items into a safe sleep space

    • I do not use or touch anything I find biohazardous (mold, chemicals, etc.)

    • No heavy lifting beyond safe limits 

    • No structural changes or repairs

    • No cleaning beyond light tidying

    • No handling of hazardous materials (mold, chemicals, infestations, of anything requiring specialized training

    • No financial management (sort bills, money)

    • I only work in agreed upon areas (can schedule for another day to evaluate space if not done already)

    • I require one person in the home at all times that can answer questions about location of items

    • I require presence for all decisions (items, toys, clothing)

    • I do not work without evaluating desired cleaning space and meet people that will be in the home during service

    • I don't guarantee long term service

    • I do not share client information or photos without consent

    • I don’t enter closed rooms or drawers without permission

    • I do not supervise children or pets during this service

    • Any and all allergies, intolerances, or medical issues need to be disclosed and given a care plan before services 

    • No administering medication unless given permission and have dosage needed

    • No driving children, only walking for transport

    • No supervising children in unsafe environments (unfenced pools, broken equipment, dangerous items near by)

    • Advance notice for schedule changes unless necessary

    • Only completing tasks that fall within agreed scope (childcare, light house tidying, meal prep for kids)

    • No deep cleaning rooms, or managing household projects unless contracted

    • Not accepting of disrespectful or unsafe behavior from adults in home

    • Need to know who will be in the home when I arrive if not previously introduced

    • No being asked to keep secrets that compromise safety

    • I only follow safe sleep and do not go out of my comfort zone of safety for convenience (babies in swings for more than 15 mins, blankets/stuffies in cribs, etc.)

    • If child has special needs of any kind they need to be disclosed prior to services for adaptable care and a care plan in place if necessary


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