Has anyone hired a summer only nanny

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to decide whether we should do a summer full of camps or hire a summer only nanny.

When my kids were little we had a FT nanny. Loved her and loved having a nanny. We don't need a nanny during the school year because we get home at 5, the school bus would drop at 4:15, and the kids usually have after school activities until 4:45 anyway etc. After care works for fine for during the school year.

I remember back from when we were hiring a full time nanny that it was really hard to find someone who can swim. We have a pool and this summer the kids will want to use it. I would really need someone who is a strong swimmer as my youngest is a very weak swimmer. Has anyone been able to hire a nanny who swims? I was thinking of offering to pay for lifeguard training as a way of attracting swimmers.

My husband and I commute in different directions and we no longer have 3 cars. I don't want to buy a car just for the summer. Its very easy in my area to find FT nannies who provide a car but I'm not sure whether this is as common with summer nannies.

Is it better to offer a live in position for a summer nanny or live out. We could do either.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it is possible. Students are your best choice or other nannies with down time. My charge is going away for a long summer vacation and I might be able to help. Where are you located?

[Anonymous]

Yes, care.com is crawling with summer nannies.

[Anonymous]

How many kids? Even as a strong swimmer, I'm not sure how comfortable I would be taking multiple kids to the swim in the pool.