Is it hard to find a nanny

[Anonymous]

Is it hard to find a nanny if you are same-sex couple? I mean a good quality nanny?

[Anonymous]

We had a fabulous nanny until they went to full time school. Being a same-sex family has no impact on us finding quality childcare. Why?

[Anonymous]

We were thinking of hiring a nanny but wanted to make sure how we went about this. Where to post, what to say.

[Anonymous]

I'm a nanny for a lesbian couple.

I wouldn't sweat it. You can mention in your ad you're a same sex couple and that you need a nanny comfortable with that, but I wouldn't go beyond that.

There's nothing wrong with it- it's not a fatal flaw that will keep you from a great nanny. If anything, it will help you weed out the close minded.

Just don't make the mistake of projecting your worries onto the nannies you interview. I consider myself somewhat religious, often don't look very liberal in appearance (dress pretty conservatively at work, etc) but I couldn't be any more open-minded to varying relationships.

[Anonymous]

1326 poster here. We posted on Craigslist, Sitter City, and Nannies4Hire.com. We matter of factly put that we are a 2 mom family. It said something like:

Candidates must:

Be okay with pets (we have a cat and a dog)
Be comfortable that we are a 2 mom family
Able to drive (we are not near public transportation)


We got a few lesbian applicants who were thrilled to find other same-sex families and straight women who were fine with our family structure. In the end we hired a straight woman who has 2 moms (which ended up being great since she was totally comfortable talking about it in the park/playground when other parents would ask about a dad, etc.)

[Anonymous]

I think the nanny post was right on we are a two mom family in dc and have had no problems finding good childcare.. although Absolutely interview a number of candidates.
The interview is a crucial time to see if you will get along an d they will meet your needs on a number of levels. Also our first nanny was amazing and very religious but extremely supportive of our family and still very involved in our lives.

good luck

[Anonymous]

Hello, I am looking for a nanny position. I am very open to different lifestyles. I am college educated, cpr and first aid certified. Feel free to email me at anannyforhire at hotmail dot com. I live in the southern part of northern va but I am open to commuting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1326 poster here. We posted on Craigslist, Sitter City, and Nannies4Hire.com. We matter of factly put that we are a 2 mom family. It said something like:

Candidates must:

Be okay with pets (we have a cat and a dog)
Be comfortable that we are a 2 mom family
Able to drive (we are not near public transportation)


We got a few lesbian applicants who were thrilled to find other same-sex families and straight women who were fine with our family structure. In the end we hired a straight woman who has 2 moms (which ended up being great since she was totally comfortable talking about it in the park/playground when other parents would ask about a dad, etc.)

How old was the nanny who herself had 2 moms?

[Anonymous]

25 when we hired her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a nanny for a lesbian couple.

I wouldn't sweat it. You can mention in your ad you're a same sex couple and that you need a nanny comfortable with that, but I wouldn't go beyond that.

There's nothing wrong with it- it's not a fatal flaw that will keep you from a great nanny. If anything, it will help you weed out the close minded.

Just don't make the mistake of projecting your worries onto the nannies you interview. I consider myself somewhat religious, often don't look very liberal in appearance (dress pretty conservatively at work, etc) but I couldn't be any more open-minded to varying relationships.

Totally agree with this. Disclose in your advert, close minded applicants won't bother applying. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

[Anonymous]

Straight mom here whose nanny worked for a 2-mom family before we hired her. It was a huge plus in our opinion. It showed us that she was an open-minded person and was, in my mind, a pretty good indication that she wouldn't be sharing any other ideas that we would disagree with.

I talked to her about it (and met the prior family, who were still very close with her), and her perspective going in was that anyone who has a child they really love and care for is okay by her. These were the first out lesbians she knew. Then, over the course of 4 years, that initial feeling grew into a much deeper sense of justice for LGBT people. Just like when your family member comes out. I'm not saying that she is typical, but there are many good nannies out there who relate to mothers-- period. The rest is details.

[fischer]

If you are looking for part time. I love my Manny. Please contact me if you need part time.
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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If anything, it will help you weed out the close minded.

Ditto this. I work from home and like that it weeds out lazy nannies in the same way that I wouldn't mind weeding out biggoted nannies.

[Anonymous]

had to read this... its not lazy nannies who avoid work at home moms... I avoid work at home moms because I have dealt with a few that were very nasty to work for....


as for finding a nanny I think if you post what you are looking for then you will be fine

[Anonymous]

Hello everybody !!!
I am a experienced nanny, working 9 years with new born, babies and children.
I am a single mother (one child, 5 years old). I dont have problem if the family ids of 2 mothers or 2 fathers, or 3, etc etc. I dont understan why can to be difficult to find a nanny.

But, I am here, great references, I have a child and i will work with my kid, LIVE OUT position, I live in Annandale and if you live close to buses or metro, will be great.
My rate: $350 w. (40 hours working)
or, if you want a nanny share with 2 or more babies: $450 w.
Iam flexible about all !!
Email me at [e-mail]
thanks so much.