Nanny to cover lost items?

[Anonymous]

Our nanny left our daughters brand new backpack and lunchbox at the playground. I'm wondering how this should be handled - should she compensate for it or I suck it up and buy it new myself?

[Anonymous]

How old is your daughter? She should be
responsible for remembering her own
backpack.

[Anonymous]

I'd take the high ground and suck it up OP (assuming this is an unusual occurrence with an otherwise great nanny.)

The illwill that is likely to result if you ask her to pay is not worth the money if you're pleased with her otherwise.

[Anonymous]

Am perplexed how op neglected to mention her child's age, as presumably the child should at least begin to learn some responsibility for her own belongings.

Most nannies would not expect to buy your kid new stuff.

[Anonymous]

Sorry I forgot to post that she is 2. It is definitely not her (my daughters) responsibility.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry I forgot to post that she is 2. It is definitely not her (my daughters) responsibility.

Actually, it is reasonable to require a 2 year old to carry her own backpack and lunchbox to the car or stroller. From there, it's the adult's responsibility, as it's an adult's responsibility to make sure that she has both before she leaves her classroom.

How did they get left on the playground? And what does your contract say about lost/destroyed items?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry I forgot to post that she is 2. It is definitely not her (my daughters) responsibility.

Actually, it is reasonable to require a 2 year old to carry her own backpack and lunchbox to the car or stroller. From there, it's the adult's responsibility, as it's an adult's responsibility to make sure that she has both before she leaves her classroom.

How did they get left on the playground? And what does your contract say about lost/destroyed items?

oh please, not the 2 year olds responsibility

[Anonymous]

Why does a 2 year old who has a backpack and a lunchbox also require a nanny? Either she needs those items for daycare or she's with the nanny all day? OP's kid is probably like 8 and special.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why does a 2 year old who has a backpack and a lunchbox also require a nanny? Either she needs those items for daycare or she's with the nanny all day? OP's kid is probably like 8 and special.

Seriously? She is half day at a day care. Nanny picks her up and is with her until we get home from work around 5.30pm. They usually play at the playground before going home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry I forgot to post that she is 2. It is definitely not her (my daughters) responsibility.

Actually, it is reasonable to require a 2 year old to carry her own backpack and lunchbox to the car or stroller. From there, it's the adult's responsibility, as it's an adult's responsibility to make sure that she has both before she leaves her classroom.

How did they get left on the playground? And what does your contract say about lost/destroyed items?

Obviously the nanny did not exercise due care and supervise the child properly. She appears very careless to lose these items this was not like a toy the child was playing with for goodness sake!!

I would give her a warning first time and if this pattern continues then let her go. I would not trust such a nanny with my child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry I forgot to post that she is 2. It is definitely not her (my daughters) responsibility.

Actually, it is reasonable to require a 2 year old to carry her own backpack and lunchbox to the car or stroller. From there, it's the adult's responsibility, as it's an adult's responsibility to make sure that she has both before she leaves her classroom.

How did they get left on the playground? And what does your contract say about lost/destroyed items?

Obviously the nanny did not exercise due care and supervise the child properly. She appears very careless to lose these items this was not like a toy the child was playing with for goodness sake!!

I would give her a warning first time and if this pattern continues then let her go. I would not trust such a nanny with my child.

Oh Jesus C**ist. It was a mistake. It doesn't make her some horribly negligent person who shouldn't be trusted with a child. Get a grip, you schizoid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why does a 2 year old who has a backpack and a lunchbox also require a nanny? Either she needs those items for daycare or she's with the nanny all day? OP's kid is probably like 8 and special.

Seriously? She is half day at a day care. Nanny picks her up and is with her until we get home from work around 5.30pm. They usually play at the playground before going home.

15.45 here. I'm a nanny who gradually builds responsibility with my charges, so yes, I would require a 2 year old to wear the backpack from the classroom to the car or stroller outside before we went to play.

Given your child's age, I'm not understanding why the nanny allowed your child to stop with the backpack and lunchbox. Is there either a car or stroller available to stash things from daycare before going back to the house? If not, where is the nanny supposed to leave the items while she and your child run around the playground?

[Anonymous]

I doubt op is giving us the full story. Sorry.

Go ahead and try to make her buy new things. She'll be onto her next job. GL, op.

[Anonymous]

Ok, OP a 2 yr old is not responsible for their things, the nanny is. But, shit happens. When my DD was two I once left her beloved stuffed lambie on a public bus.

Just tell the nanny that it's really important she keep track of DD's things, and this time you'll let it go, but if she loses things again, you'll need her to pay to replace them.

[Anonymous]

I bet OP doesn't expect her kid to put away toys either. Sad.