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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Okay some of these comments towards the OP are pretty ridiculous.

OP, I'm a part-time nanny/helper for one family that turns into full-time child care during the Summers. This is my fifth Summer. I'm the point of contact for play dates for the two school aged children who love to hang out with their friends. I'm friendly with sah moms as well as the Summer sitters. Communication is key and even with a few 'missteps' that shouldn't be ignored. Also, I personally don't see the issue with asking for help here and there. Over the years, I've definitely checked with other family parents/nannies about the kids stopping by if I had an appointment or needed to ever leave early from work, and have absolutely reciprocated as well. Depending on how close the kids are, ages, location, stuff like this can be mutually beneficial. [/quote]

It's completely different with au pairs - the visa restricts them from taking care of other kids.  Speak of what you know.[/quote]

There's nothing in the visa or rules that prohibits drop off playdates.  [b]The au pair can't [/b]work for more pay or [b]be asked to watch other kids.[/b]  The au pair can certainly choose to have another kid over to play while she's on duty as long as it's her choice.[/quote]

What is a drop off play date then?  The AP is watching "other kids."

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I highly doubt that the au pair program mandates that children in au pair-care never have playdates ever. If this is the policy, then the US Au Pair program should put this in their brochures.[/quote]

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