What is a good nanny?

[Anonymous]

For me a really good nanny is very close with the children, giving the parents the feeling that the kids is taken perfect care of and loved while they are gone.
She is understanding and really interested in the kids lifes.
I always have 5 minutes a day for the parents where they can tell me whatever they want and i always want to walk in with a smile!
I love my babies. Maybe not always their parents but they pay me to make their life easier so i do!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A legal nanny is a good nanny. This is not true! Many illegal nNnies are good and some legal are not.

ILLIGAL NANNY PUT YOU TO THE THREAT!!!

What Counts as “Hiring An Illegal Immigrant”?

Under federal law, it is illegal for any employer to hire, recruit or refer for a fee any alien not authorized to work in the United States. This includes hiring contractors who employ illegal immigrants. There are CRIMINAL and CIVIL penalties associated with this conduct.

It is also illegal for any employer not to verify work authorization. An employer who does not correctly complete an I-9 for each employee three days after the employee is hired is also subject to criminal and civil punishment.

What Are the Penalties For Hiring An Illegal Immigrant?

For first offenders, there is a $250-$2,000 fine per illegal employee.

For a second offense, the fine is $2,000-$5,000 per illegal employee.

For employers who have been convicted of hiring illegal immigrants more than twice, the fine can range from $3000-$10,000 per employee. If the employer demonstrates a pervasive pattern of knowingly employing illegal immigrants, he or she could face additional fines, and up to six months in jail

From here http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/penalties-for-employers-hiring-illegal-immigrants.html

ALWAYS CHECK IMMIGRATION STATUS OF YOUR NANNY !

How to Check Your Nanny's Immigration Status ?
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Check-Your-Nannys-Immigration-Status&id=6854336

http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-%26-Self-Employed/Hiring-Employees

[Anonymous]

I'm sure we could crowd source the qualities of a top nanny, although everyone's specific details will vary. I'd say:

A top nanny is agreeable and knows how to speak professionally with her employers.

A top nanny has the experience, education, or both that the central issues of development (e.g. speaking to babies and toddlers almost constantly, using proper grammar and complete sentences, naming things then describing them or, for older children, using positive framing or utilizing "do it again" techniques, etc.) are second nature to her.

A top nanny sees things that need doing even if they haven't explicitly been pointed out - things like picking up more milk, moving wet shoes into the sun to dry, bringing out the trash if she's going that way - and does them. She keeps the household running smoothly without having to redefine her role or responsibilities.

A top nanny strikes the right balance between taking direction and taking initiative. For instance, she isn't offended when first time parents ask her to keep a detailed log or follow their activity outline but is equally capable of finding interesting, age-appropriate activities for her charges.

A top nanny isn't afraid to advocate for herself when necessary, but always enters into those discussions with the utmost professionalism and assumes the best of her employers and their intentions (until proven wrong).

This is the best list so far.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This people is so mean to other's.

How is it mean to simply state facts? There are a lot of nannies that think they deserve top dollar rates for having no more than basic nanny traits. ALL employable nannies SHOULD be responsible, fun, kind, and literate. Being those things doesn't mean you are exceptional, nor does it make you a "bad" nanny. The whole thing about being above average, means the vast majority is average. Its not mean to acknowledge that fact.

You mean literate in the local language? Well, if you are, that right there makes you "exceptional" around here, as most sitters aren't.
Haven't you noticed?

[Anonymous]

love reading all the comments here!

[Anonymous]

Hate your nonsense bumping of every thread!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hate your nonsense bumping of every thread!

Notice how you hate only certain threads. Sorry you feel so threatened. I don't imagine you're a very mb, are you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hate your nonsense bumping of every thread!

Notice how you hate only certain threads. Sorry you feel so threatened. I don't imagine you're a very mb, are you?

*very nice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only you can honestly determine who is the best nanny for you, OP. What one family wants, and will pay a high premium for, may be 100% worthless to you.

Some parents are looking to get themselves serviced, while others want the high standards for their child's care and early education.

If Nanny allows four year old Laria to watch the idiot box (or IPad) for three hours just because Mommy said it's ok, is that a "good" nanny?

In my book, absolutely not. An educated and experienced nanny understands that what "Mommy said is ok" is not always what's best for Laria.

A highly skilled nanny will not drop her standards when better options are available. That's a major component of a well-compensated (hopefully!) professional nanny vs. your average custodial-care nanny.

Smart parents who can afford to make the investment in a truly professional nanny will do so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Only you can honestly determine who is the best nanny for you, OP. What one family wants, and will pay a high premium for, may be 100% worthless to you.

Some parents are looking to get themselves serviced, while others want the high standards for their child's care and early education.

If Nanny allows four year old Laria to watch the idiot box (or IPad) for three hours just because Mommy said it's ok, is that a "good" nanny?

In my book, absolutely not. An educated and experienced nanny understands that what "Mommy said is ok" is not always what's best for Laria.

A highly skilled nanny will not drop her standards when better options are available. That's a major component of a well-compensated (hopefully!) professional nanny vs. your average custodial-care nanny.

Smart parents who can afford to make the investment in a truly professional nanny will do so.

This thread is three years old...you must be an unemployed nanny.

[Anonymous]

And how does one find exceptional nannies? I've struck out twice. Not terrible, but boy were there some unpleasant surprises (chronic lateness, preference for one gender over another) despite multiple reference checks! I've learned to ask much more specific questions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And how does one find exceptional nannies? I've struck out twice. Not terrible, but boy were there some unpleasant surprises (chronic lateness, preference for one gender over another) despite multiple reference checks! I've learned to ask much more specific questions.

I also would really like to know this. We have a "good" nanny for our child, but would be willing to pay more for someone exceptional. Everyone we screened was found through word of mouth and was at best "good."

[Anonymous]

Why professional ladies want to be nannies? Nanny is a domestic job? How are they planing to retired ? who is going to pay health insurance? teacher became a nanny What about teaching at School instead? some time I think people lie about their carer . I don't get it? If I would need a nanny I want a nanny not a teacher, nurse, Dr. or what ever they say they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And how does one find exceptional nannies? I've struck out twice. Not terrible, but boy were there some unpleasant surprises (chronic lateness, preference for one gender over another) despite multiple reference checks! I've learned to ask much more specific questions.

I also would really like to know this. We have a "good" nanny for our child, but would be willing to pay more for someone exceptional. Everyone we screened was found through word of mouth and was at best "good."

How do you find a needle in a haystack? Diligence, know-how, and a lot of luck. And of course the ability and the willingness to pay for it. Some nannies earn six figures, plus very generous benefits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For me a really good nanny is very close with the children, giving the parents the feeling that the kids is taken perfect care of and loved while they are gone.
She is understanding and really interested in the kids lifes.
I always have 5 minutes a day for the parents where they can tell me whatever they want and i always want to walk in with a smile!
I love my babies. Maybe not always their parents but they pay me to make their life easier so i do!

Me too.