some chick asked:
I would like to hire a part-time nanny when I go back to grad school this fall. My kids will be 1 and 4 by then — but the nanny would be working mostly with the baby.
I’m not even sure where to start looking for someone, what to ask when I do, or how to determine a fair salary. Give me all your best advice!
I would like to hire a part-time nanny when I go back to grad school this fall. My kids will be 1 and 4 by then — but the nanny would be working mostly with the baby.
I’m not even sure where to start looking for someone, what to ask when I do, or how to determine a fair salary. Give me all your best advice!
5 comments
Comment by hstris on August 8, 2009 at 1:05 am
check out the website nanny4hire.com
Comment by Christi C on August 10, 2009 at 2:52 am
craigslist.com
Comment by Erika I on August 11, 2009 at 9:16 am
Word of mouth is one great way to find someone to work as a nanny. The problem for new mothers is that if they’re one of the first in their “group” of same age family and friends to have kids, they don’t have a lot of references or friends who already have nannies. The trick to overcoming isolation is to be pro-active.
Talk and ask about nannies to everyone who looks like they have one. Great people to ask are the nurses in the hospital maternity ward where you had your child. Your obstetrician’s office staff and nurses may be able to recommend someone. Ask at birthing centers when you’re taking Lamaze classes or call back to check in and see if they have any nanny references. The pediatrician’s office is a great place to ask – and not just your pediatrician, but also the nurses, the receptionist, and the other parents in the waiting rooms.
Any health care worker, whether it’s a dentist, a chiropractor, an acupuncturist or an allergist, are possible great people to recommend a nanny.
Churches and synagogues often have pre-schools that you can call up or drop in on and ask for nanny referrals.
Gyms and yoga studios – especially woman gyms, like Curves, are possible places to find out about nanny referrals.
Questions to ask when looking for a nanny:
I’m looking for a nanny. Can you recommend anyone?
Do you know any nannies that are looking for work?
How did you find your nanny?
Do you know of any nannies that are great with girls (boys/special needs children)?
Boy, your nanny seems terrific – how did you find her?
Comment by kat on August 13, 2009 at 3:03 pm
nannies4hire.com
Comment by Elle L on August 14, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Well I suggest you look for a good agency where they could give you good nannies, But don’t be too sure with your nanny I suggest you still keep an eye on your nanny. Have a nanny camera or a spy camera around your house. You could never be too sure. Check this out,