Getting Nest/Nanny Cams

[Anonymous]

We have cameras. Several of them. Nothing hidden. Very visible. We had an incident where we had a 'predator' enter our house while I was asleep and my daughter was with her grandparents. He was in the house for 4 minutes before he opened my bedroom door and saw me asleep. I awoke and was confused. Realized he wasn't my mother-in-law's friend and jumped up 10 seconds after he closed the door and ran out. I called police, but had no evidence to nab him but my description and later a grainy outdoor cam pic. He could have stolen anything but didn't. We had my daughter's 1st Birthday party the day before. Advertisements (balloons at the mailbox, other decorations made us a target.

After that, cameras everywhere. We don't monitor them....no micromanaging, but if something would happen we have a reasonable chance of detecting how it happened. To monitor the cams would be a full-time job and no one in their right mind would do it. Cameras protect ALL parties.

After the incident we told our nanny we'd be adding the cameras, she was 'fine' with it 'understood', and now is completely comfortable. She's been with us for 4 years now. Hidden cameras are not kosher in my opinion. If you don't trust the nanny, don't hire her. Honesty is key.

We never caught the guy (in late 50's and looked like an upscale 'dad' type. We live in a fairly upscale neighboorhood by a prestigious private school. We had a pic from an outdoor camera in papers, but he was NEVER CAUGHT!

If you are a nanny and there are cameras in the house, speak to your employers, there may be a reason other than you.

[Anonymous]

Since you readily admit that you do not trust your Nanny, then why keep her on....??!

Let her go and hire someone that you actually trust.

Because I could never leave my kid w/someone who I didn’t trust 200%.

Like the saying goes ->> If you cannot establish trust in a childcare provider....then quit your job & stay-at-home.

It’s very simple logic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not crazy about Nest cameras - there are better ones out there - but as a nanny I encourage parents to install cameras. I work hard and I want my employers to see it!

+1. I have zero problem with cameras. You forget about them anyway. I think Cocoon Cam is better than Nest.

+2. Another nanny here in favor of cameras and you should get a professional in to give you better options than Nest.

[Anonymous]

We use amazon cloud cam. We had them in the house well before we hired the nanny for security reasons. When I was in the process of interviewing nannies, I always asked if they were comfortable with having cameras in the house.

[Anonymous]

We have cloud cams outside but would not want a cloud (potential hack) inside. Also, consider getting a closed-circuit camera (no hacking, no IP, dedicated DVR instead)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Since you readily admit that you do not trust your Nanny, then why keep her on....??!

Let her go and hire someone that you actually trust.

Because I could never leave my kid w/someone who I didn’t trust 200%.

Like the saying goes ->> If you cannot establish trust in a childcare provider....then quit your job & stay-at-home.

It’s very simple logic.

??? That isn't a "saying" just because random people on this forum say it a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We had a new nanny start a month ago and while she seems great, my older child (who is 3) has said a couple things that concern us - like “sometimes she makes baby brother sad and he cries a lot”, “baby brother’s crying hurts my ears” or “sometimes she is mean to me”. This could be something or it could be nothing, but we wanted to get a couple Nest cams so we can get a better look at what’s going on while we are at work. Most of our friends seem to have them and love them for many reasons.

Anyway, when she was first starting she asked if we have cameras and we said no. She said she is fine with them but would just want to know about them. If we get them now how do we broach the subject with her without making it look like we don’t trust her, which of course is the reason we are getting them in the first place?

FWIW - We have tried asking the nanny about the baby crying a few times and she said he has been fussy - which could be the case - but he seems totally fine when he is with DH or I so not sure what to make of that. More than anything just looking for peace of mind that even if the baby is crying she is handling it in a nurturing way.

You tell her and tell her what the three year old said because three year olds never lie or make up stories
Maybe she told him he couldn't have any candy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:" We just saw a great deal for some nest cameras that provide security inside and outside the house, as we know you are home alone with the kids we thought we would get them, just wanted to give you a heads up as we will be installing them soon"

Why lie? Just be honest. I would quit if I found out that you liked to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have cloud cams outside but would not want a cloud (potential hack) inside. Also, consider getting a closed-circuit camera (no hacking, no IP, dedicated DVR instead)

Nanny here. DVR or computer memory (no internet link), both work while limiting hacking. And I think asking the 3yo how the nanny is mean is warranted.