My 3 1/2 year old has to leave daycare, considering nanny. Need advice.

[Anonymous]

Our current daycare is restructuring becuase of funding (a non-profit) and has closed my child's pre-k classroom. Unfortunately, it is the end of the summer and we have only 1 week to get things sorted (I know, bad management). Anyway, onward and upward. We are considering hiring a nanny for a couple of weeks until we can find another suitable pre-k. We only have one child, he is 3 1/2, and is well socialized as he has been in daycare since he was 3 months.

I need some direction. Like, where do I post jobs? (I know, I'm clueless)
I am considering putting him in pre-k in the local elementary for AM and having nanny in afternoon as a long term solution.

I could probably search this, but does anyone have any advice? I have searched some of the recent posts and things seem complicated with nannies. I just want someone that will engage my child.

Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous]

ugh. I just scrolled down to see the nanny job postings . I'll start there, but advice still appreciated.

[Anonymous]

I think you should ask someone you know who has a nanny if they're open to having your kid in a temporary nanny share with them for a month or two. That's assuming you're trying to get him into a new daycare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you should ask someone you know who has a nanny if they're open to having your kid in a temporary nanny share with them for a month or two. That's assuming you're trying to get him into a new daycare.

+1 I've done that before.

[Anonymous]

The temporary nanny share is a good idea. You could also ask on your neighborhood listserv to see if there are families whose kids are aging out of a nanny, or who will be on vacation at the end of the month and might be able to have their nanny help you out for a couple of weeks.

Also, an agency can help with short term support until you've figured out a plan. I use MetroParentRelief when I need temporary backup care and it's been a lifesaver.

[Anonymous]

Post on care.com and sittercity.com. You can also check/post in the childcare section of Craigslist but you will need to pay for a background check. The first two websites I recommended will run them for free with your membership. I prefer Care.com over the other though. Whenever I post a job I seem to get more and better applicants.

Another idea is post on your local facebook groups even yardsale sites. I've seen request of nannies and/or nannies looking for work. The good thing is you are also able to see their social networking page which will tell you alot about the individual. Hope this helps!

[Anonymous]

Where are you located? There are tons of families looking for nanny shares, trying to place their outgoing nannies, etc. right now in Chevy Chase - there are multiple messages every day on the list serv.

[Anonymous]

Start with your friend network.

[Anonymous]

You might have to pay a fee, but there should be some type of babysitter service in your town.