Finding a nanny after a bad year in daycare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Daycare has been a nightmare for us and my DD. She is now 16 months and we’re looking for a good nanny starting in January.

All the nannies I contacted only want to start with a newborn. We can offer a good hourly ($25) but with no overtime. It’s a straight 40 hour work week. We’d like at least an AA in Early Childhood Education and some teaching experience.

I can’t offer more money and have to pay on the books, but what else can I offer to sweeten our offer?

Thanks.

Drop the AA in early childhood education requirement and you will find yourself a great nanny.

+1.

[Anonymous]

I do not know if an Associate Degree actually categorizes a person as a “college graduate.”

Not being snooty.
I myself have an Associate’s in Science, and my son while in H.S. applied for a few need-based scholarships.
One of the requirements was that he be a first-generation college grad.

When he answered his scholarship forms that his Mother had her A.S. degree it didn’t count as an actual “College Graduate.”

Not sure what is standard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks so much for the replies. We really do want a college graduate even if in a different field if we can’t find someone with a preschool teaching certificate and teaching experience.

We can offer healthcare insurance or a stipend for it.

I know the search won’t be easy. Thanks.

You are too much, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do not know if an Associate Degree actually categorizes a person as a “college graduate.”

Not being snooty.
I myself have an Associate’s in Science, and my son while in H.S. applied for a few need-based scholarships.
One of the requirements was that he be a first-generation college grad.

When he answered his scholarship forms that his Mother had her A.S. degree it didn’t count as an actual “College Graduate.”

Not sure what is standard.

An AA is a college degree, but scholarships like that are using a 4 year degree as a proxy for socioeconomic class.

[Anonymous]

We found a fantastic nanny via one of the online services (I think it was Care.com) who was a recent college graduate who wanted to earn some money while she was prepping for GREs. She had a lot of baby sitting experience and volunteer work with refugee families but no early childhood ed experience. She was the absolute best, kindest, most reliable and capable person. They're out there, but you have look outside your box.

[Anonymous]

Requiring ece puts you at $25+. Requiring preschool teaching experience puts you at $30+ or $28+ and decent benefits. You can’t afford what you want.

Look for someone with great toddler/preschool nanny references. Someone who homeschooled kids preschool up to at least first or second grade. Someone who asks you questions about what you family, discipline, education and overall philosophies are. Someone who asks you about various outings (nature center, parks, rec center classes, etc).

[Anonymous]

Our nanny has no college degree but she’s incredible. I work in the basement so I hear her constantly talking and playing with DC, he absolutely loves her. It’s all about the references and someone you can trust.

[prettylittlething]

I would take out your AA requirement....I'm a nanny with a wonderful resume who would jump at this opportunity, but I wouldn't even come onto your roster with the AA requirement.

[Anonymous]

When I first went to hire a nanny, I wanted exactly what you wanted - and it was a nightmare. The college grads were doing it as a stop gap until they found a "real job" and the early ed folks also felt the same way. I also discovered they were super bored and not really the into being a nanny. Then I stumbled upon the nanny I have had for 8 years - she's a freaking rock star. SO smart, a mom herself, her daughter is a rock star, and guess what. . .she didn't graduate from college. She's a career nanny - she takes her career VERY seriously. She listens to podcasts, reads books about parenting and kids, goes to annual conferences.

I'd highly recommend hiring a career nanny. They will have your kids signed up for enrichment activities - take them to the library - and love them.