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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, let's focus on the school year, where you state that your nanny only cares for the 1 & 3 year old. They simply don't need spending money. If nanny wants to take them to a paid activity, she can ask specifically about that activity, and you can give the money. That's what I did when I was a nanny. There's no need for Starbucks, etc. She should be doing things like packing lunches before heading out to playgrounds and whatnot for the day.[/quote]

If you are ok with the type of nanny who would accept this sort of arrangement, go for it.  But most nannies I know wouldn’t accept this sort of micromanaging and constraints.  Either respect our judgment and give us the freedom to act or you might as well go daycare.[/quote]

The nanny is spending OP money on herself and claiming its a treat for the kids.  Starbucks is not a treat for a 1 and 3 year old and she should pack food except if they were out at some distance like a museum.  Older kids, yes but even so Starbucks is not a great choice for them, just her.  Parents should always know where their children are at all times.  These are their kids.  If nanny wants to spend her money at Starbucks on her time that's fine.  When she is with the kids, spending OP money she should be held accountable.  Any job that you are given money has accountability.[/quote]

Why would someone accept this work environment?  To be nickel and dimed and second guessed as to who ordered what and why we went to this place or that is no way to treat a professional.[/quote]

Why professional buys coffee and lunch for themselves on their employers dime except when traveling for business?  A professional pays for their own coffee and lunch.  You are not a professional if you expect your employer to pay for those things.  You are their employee, not child.[/quote]

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