Finding a nanny in the age of covid
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Anonymous
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Both DH and I will have to go back into work May 15 unless the order is extended. Daycare is closed. How do I quietly find a nanny in the age of Covid?
There is so much shaming going on. And you also have to be safe. But my 3 yr old can not be left home alone. |
Anonymous
| Sign up for care.com or ask your friends who have nanny’s if their nanny knows anyone. No shame in it. I am grateful we have had our through this time. |
Anonymous
| Are you considering keeping the nanny long term? |
Anonymous
| If you pay well, you should be able to find someone decent, especially if your kid is a fairly easy kid. One three year old with minimal driving and parents out of the house and not hovering is a pretty easy nanny job. |
Anonymous
Important question. Are you looking for a real nanny or just a temporary sitter until daycare reopens? |
Anonymous
Yes, big difference. If you want a longer-term nanny, i assume you would be looking for someone to stick with you for another 2 years (until Kindergarten). |
Anonymous
+2. I can’t give advice unless I know if this is a long term or short term situation. You look for childcare in different places depending on the length of position |
Anonymous
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Op here -May to September. Theoretically until daycare reopens...
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Anonymous
NP. Similar situation, but looking for a long term nanny. Not planning to return to daycare when it opens because I also have a newborn on the way. I’d appreciate any advice on where to look for a nanny. |
Anonymous
So you just need a short term sitter. Go on care.com and next door and advertise. |
Anonymous
| Why does it need to be done "quietly?" |
Anonymous
You want a babysitter and not a nanny. Look for college kids and teachers. Be absolutely upfront about the length of the job. Forego agencies - too expensive for a short-term job. Care.com and state exactly what you’re looking for clearly. Pay as much as you can to get someone to stay. |
Anonymous
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For temporary (until fall):
Metro parent Nannypoppinz (ask for Kevin) Sittercity Nextdoor Care Nanny forum on dcum For permanent (1+year): White House nannies Nannypoppinz (ask for Susan) Nanny forum on dcum Neighborhood listserv Parent group on Facebook Multiple group on Facebook (if applicable) |
Anonymous
Not the OP, but what a helpful post!! |