Hello, Our baby is due July 2008, and everyone is telling us to start looking for childcare now. I plan to go back to work in mid-November. It seems about the right time to start getting on daycare lists, but is it too early to start looking into nanny shares?

Also, I'd welcome any general suggestions on what's important to look for in a nanny situation. Is it better to get one near home or work? I live in Silver Spring and work in downtown DC. It would be nice to have the baby near me during the day, but I don't know if I want to take him/her on Metro.

Thanks!

Hello everyone, I am due in July and would be interested in discussing childcare options/nanny sharing. I live near downtown Silver Spring, near Forest Glen metro.