Anonymous
Post 04/26/2020 21:26     Subject: Re:Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Anonymous wrote: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)


Not the OP, but what a helpful post!!
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2020 05:53     Subject: Re:Finding a nanny in the age of covid
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
Post 04/25/2020 16:54     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Op here -May to September. Theoretically until daycare reopens...



So you just need a short term sitter. Go on care.com and next door and advertise.



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
Post 04/25/2020 16:35     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Why does it need to be done "quietly?"
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2020 15:31     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Anonymous wrote:Op here -May to September. Theoretically until daycare reopens...



So you just need a short term sitter. Go on care.com and next door and advertise.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2020 15:26     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are you considering keeping the nanny long term?


Important question. Are you looking for a real nanny or just a temporary sitter until daycare reopens?


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).





+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


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
Post 04/25/2020 13:36     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Op here -May to September. Theoretically until daycare reopens...

Anonymous
Post 04/25/2020 11:39     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are you considering keeping the nanny long term?


Important question. Are you looking for a real nanny or just a temporary sitter until daycare reopens?


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).





+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
Post 04/25/2020 08:49     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are you considering keeping the nanny long term?


Important question. Are you looking for a real nanny or just a temporary sitter until daycare reopens?


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
Post 04/25/2020 08:42     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Anonymous wrote:Are you considering keeping the nanny long term?


Important question. Are you looking for a real nanny or just a temporary sitter until daycare reopens?
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2020 08:41     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
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
Post 04/25/2020 08:40     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
Are you considering keeping the nanny long term?
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2020 08:33     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
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
Post 04/25/2020 08:31     Subject: Finding a nanny in the age of covid
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.