Are you ready to start your childcare search? New to town without any family in the area? Expecting your first child and have no idea where to begin looking for a nanny or babysitter? Kristen Kauffman, local franchise owner of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency in Columbus is here to take the stress out of searching for your next nanny!

Kristen’s journey as a nanny began during college in 2005 knowing her passion and love of working with children but deciding that working in a daycare center was not the right fit for her. She provided nanny services for families in New Jersey which led to an opportunity to become an au pair in Switzerland and eventually landing right here in Dublin, when a family she had been nannying for relocated. Becoming a partner with Stroll Magazine Muirfield Village feels very full circle to her as she spent many years developing relationships with several families in Muirfield Village as their babysitter before taking the next step in her career and opening a daycare out of her home in Dublin where she lives with her husband Dave, two-year-old son Jude, and their yorkie Fritz.

While on maternity leave, Kristen started to search for a new business venture and discovered the Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency franchise, which has 21 locations in seven states. She instantly knew it was a service families in Columbus needed and felt her years of experience had prepared her for opening the franchise’s first location in Ohio. Kristen’s first franchise opened with rights to operate on the Northwest side of Columbus in November 2022 and since then, she has helped over 100 families to date. Her second franchise opened in February 2024 and she is excited to continue growing the brand across Columbus! 

 

Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency emphasizes a personalized matching process, including a vetting process to ensure every nanny has a minimum of three years experience working with children, CPR certified, non-smoker, and a clean background check. Families should expect around three to five candidates to review and typically choose the first or second nanny they meet! Full-time positions take 3 to 4 weeks on average to fill while part-time positions can take up to 6 weeks depending on the schedule. The agency offers backup nannies at your request if you need someone sooner, and in the event that your nanny is ever sick or on vacation giving you peace of mind that your family is covered.

  

It’s this personalized approach that sets Twinkles Toes Nanny Agency apart. Additionally, they do not require long-term commitments and provide sitters on an as-needed basis for one-off occasions such as date nights, events, help with birthday parties, school holidays or summer break. Babysitting service is offered to their nannies who work full or part-time through the agency giving them the opportunity to pick up additional hours, so families can be rest assured they are fully vetted and professional. Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency handles all the billing and does not charge any upfront fees, membership fees, or placement fees, their hourly rate is all families will have to pay. 

Kristen advises families not to prioritize focus on the age of the sitter or their commute time from your home. Remaining open-minded and excellent communication is key to finding the perfect match, and if the nannies are passionate, they will move mountains to be there for your family. To begin your journey with the perfect nanny, visit https://twinkletoesnanny.com/columbus-nw  Kristen can also be reached by calling or texting (380) 201-8404 or emailing KristenK@twinkletoesnanny.com