Ready to pack up the bags, get the kids ready, and head on a trip for the holidays? If so, think about bringing your nanny along. Whether it’s a holiday trip or a family vacation, bring your nanny with you to help! Traveling with your nanny can be a great experience for everyone involved: the nanny can help with the children and allow for a date night too!

However, to ensure that both you and the nanny are still cheerful by the end of the tip, don’t forget some key things to discuss with your nanny. It’s best to be clear on the expectations and all the arrangement before the trip begins!

Steps to travel successfully with your nanny:

Communicate Beforehand-

Before the trip begins, outline the nanny’s responsibilities and schedule during the trip. Make sure your nanny knows when you need them to watch the children full time or when they may be going along with you and just be a helper. Also, if you decide on the trip that you want your nanny to take on extra hours, be sure to compensate fairly and communicate that to them. Always let them know their schedule for the hours you need them to work while on the trip. Make sure your nanny understands and is on the same page yet feels appreciated and compensated fairly.

Discuss Compensation-

This may seem like an obvious thing to discuss but you need to make sure they are aware of what they are getting paid even while traveling. Talk about whether your nanny will be receiving their regular pay or if the time that they will be working exceeds their normal hours and they will be compensated for that. Also, decide when you will pay your nanny whether that is the entire amount at the end of the trip or in with the rest of their normal pay schedule.

Accommodations-

If you are traveling with your nanny, you have to decide if they will have their own room and bathroom (which I highly suggest) or share with the children. You have to make sure your nanny feels comfortable with the sleeping arrangements regardless of how close they are to your family or how long they have been your nanny.

Expenses-

Also, you would need to cover the cost of their airfare, hotel costs, and meals. Consider all of these travel expenses when deciding if you are bringing your nanny along. Of course, communicate what you are comfortable with spending even to your nanny when it comes to meals like eating out, etc. The biggest thing is to communicate all of this with your nanny so everything is clear right up front.

Taking your nanny on your upcoming holiday trip whether that’s to family gatherings or a fun trip can be super helpful and enjoyable as long as you make sure these key steps are taken care of. The best part is you already know your nanny and your children are comfortable with your nanny so bringing them along with you on vacation is a huge benefit. As long as you follow these key steps, everyone will come back happily ever after!

One last thing, if you are looking to hire a nanny to come and help your family and even go on trips like mentioned, check out our Families section here. At ¹ú²úÂ鶹, we are one of Arizona’s most trusted nanny agencies and can help you find the perfect addition to your family.

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Looking for something fun and fall-themed to occupy the kids here in Arizona?

I’m going to give you the top places to take them this fall that will be tons of fun for them (and for you too!) Nannies, this is a great day trip with the kids. Parents, this is a fun place to take the kids on a day off or on the weekend. Have fun with those precious kids and make some falltime memories at these locations:

Pumpkin Patches:

Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, AZ– this has been voted for the best fall festival in the valley. Schnepf Farms is hosting its annual Pumpkin and Chili Party too! They have so many fun activities like spinning teacups ate even yes, pig races! To learn more, go .

Marana Pumpkin Patch in Marana, AZ– this farm has tons of fun activities like a mini train, petting zoo, corn maze, a 50-acre pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin and more. To learn more, go .

Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, AZ– so many exciting things to do there including a 5-acre corn maze and mini zip line for the kids. To learn more, go .

Tolmachoff Farms in Glendale AZ– this is another fun spot to enjoy! They have a pumpkin patch, haunted corn maze, mini-corn maze for the kids, petting zoo, tomato cannon, bounce house and train rides. They also have food vendors set up! To learn more, go .

Enchanted Pumpkin Garden in Carefree, AZ– this is a one of a kind enchanted pumpkin garden where the exhibits change each day with different carved pumpkins. You can also witness live pumpkin carving by Ray Villafane, a world-famous artist. There are also whimsical pumpkin characters and fun photo-ops with the massive 400 pound carved, “King of Carefree” pumpkin. They also have a corn maze, pumping pie eating contest, face painting, arts and crafts, and costume contests. Lots of unique fun for the whole family! To learn more, go .

Mortimer Farms in Dewey, AZ– this is a fun place for the family! They have a 15-acre pumpkin patch and a 15-acre corn maze. Lots of activities including pig races, dog races, obstacles course, gem mining, zip lines, slides, corn hole games, hay ride tours, and even some circus and illusion shows. They have farm inspired games and activities that will keep the kids entertained for a while! To learn more, go .

MacDonald’s Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ– located right in Scottsdale for North Valley residents but it’s also worth the drive! You get to experience a real western hayride pulled by mules and horses to go pick out your perfect pumpkin at their pumpkin patch. There is an amazing petting zoo for the kids that includes many animals as well as a hay maze to get lost in (haha well hopefully not!). There’s face painting, gold panning, duck faces, pedal cars, and more! To learn more, go .

The Pumpkin Patch Train in Williams, AZ– if you want a different pumpkin patch experience, then take a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Train. You can dress up in your costumes and enjoy a train ride through the Arizona countryside. The trains take the guests to a hidden pumpkin patch to pick from and then decorate the pumpkin of your choice. It only occurs eight times through the month of October so check it out today! To learn more, go .

Other Activities:

Apple Annie’s Orchard in Willcox, AZ– this is where you go for a fall-themed breakfast then you have a chance to roam the fruit orchard and fields of pumpkins. They also have corn maze! To learn more, go .

Sea Life Arizona’s Underwater Superhero Spooktacular in Tempe, AZ.- this is a fun activity where your kids can dress up as their favorite superhero and check out all the sea life as well as interactive superhero pods. To learn more, go .

Halloween Town AZ in Chandler, AZ– this is located at the Phoenix Premium Outlets and includes arts & crafts, pumpkins, rides, and games. A side perk is you can go shopping too! (win-win for ya mamas!) To learn more, click .

23rd Annual Pumpkins at the Peak in Phoenix, AZ– this is located at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and includes lots of fun games, arts & crafts, face painting and even a Dancing’ Dad Contest! To learn more, click .

Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular in Scottsdale, AZ- this is an amazing experience where you can watch the night sky light up with many hot air balloons while the kids can play games, wander through the pumpkin patch, wander through the Spook trail, and more! To learn more, click .

These are the top places that I’ve discovered or researched when I think of the best places to take the kids this fall in Arizona. There is even more and so much to choose from here in Arizona. I hope you take advantage of these amazing locations and visit one or more of them this fall! The kids will surely have fun and I bet you will too!

Also, if you are in the transition of childcare or need someone to talk to you about the possibility to help your family out such as a nanny, newborn care specialist, or household manager, then click here, our Family Section on our website to find out more! I’d love to help you find that perfect fit for you and your family that will help in tremendous ways!

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