Barbara Correa writes about work and family for the Los Angeles Daily News.Wanted: Mormon nannies
Being Mormon may not be the greatest thing for a Presidential candidate. But when it comes to nannies, belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a plus.
“All of our nannies have to have a strong moral character,’’ says Kari Shafer, non-Mormon owner of Your Child’s Nanny, a placement agency that pairs families with Mormon caregivers. “All the LDS nannies have to have a recommendation from their bishop and they are strict about who they recommend.’’
Shafer said 90 percent of the demand for LDS nannies comes from non-Mormon families. In the year since she bought the business, she’s noticed that although the company places all sorts of caregivers, the LDS branch is responsible for increasing hits on the Web site.