An Online Business that Specializes in Childcare and Education

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. This series is as much about supporting companies as it is about celebrating the places and faces that make our community special.

Our spotlight today is on Lisa DeRienzo of ASmartNanny.com.

Business: ASmartNanny.com
Owners: Lisa DeRienzo
Website: http://www.asmartnanny.com
Address: Hawthorne, NY - but ASmartNanny.com is run online.
Contact_Info: Lisa DeRienzo, (914) 497-1235, lisa@asmartnanny.com

How did you come up with the name?
With the help of my dad!

Why choose that location? Why start a business in this town?
ASmartNanny.com is run online but Hawthorne is centrally located in Westchester County which is appealing to many.

Briefly, what business are you in?
Childcare, Education

What’s the most difficult moment or challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?
It was initially hard to find really good, college educated nanny and tutor candidates.

Were there any challenges that made you second guess your decision to be an entrepreneur?
The main challenge would be getting my name out there in order to be considered a reputable local business.

What’s been your favorite moment or proudest achievement since opening?
My favorite moment has been the feeling of being extremely busy right before school starts!

What’s the most innovative idea your employees or customers have had that you put into practice?
ASmartNanny.com provides college educated nannies and tutors and my customers just love the concept!

How do you deal with difficult customers?
It is rare as most of my customers are so great, but with as much sympathy and patience as possible.

How does your business give back or get involved in the community?
I try to volunteer and donate to as many local charities/events regarding kids as possible!

The plan behind this series at Patch is to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.

This is as much about supporting local businesses as it is about celebrating the places and faces that make our community special.

Click here to get to a simple form where local business owners can answer a few quick questions to be part of this ongoing feature.