Asking a nanny to walk 1.2 miles twice a day
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Anonymous
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We will need a new nanny to put our infant in the stroller/carriage and walk our 4.5 year old to school twice a day. The school is just 0.6 miles a way, all on sidewalks. We live in Southern California where the weather is rarely severe but when it is raining, I will arrange other transportation for my older child. My older child needs to be dropped off at 9 and picked up at 3. The nanny can never be late.
Is this a reasonable request? TIA |
Anonymous
| It seems reasonable, but you need to ask her. Does she have any health issues that would make it difficult for her to walk to the school? Are there days she could drive? |
Anonymous
| It would be very unusual for a nanny to have trouble walking such a minor distance. Unless she has some health problems, I can't imagine there would be any issue. Where we live, nannies walk everywhere - parks, libraries, supermarkets, playdates, etc. |
Anonymous
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How hot does it get? I am not sure I would want to walk in the blazing sun both ways at 3pm if its hot outside. I think when the weather is nice its fine.
Is driving an option for the days it is too hot or raining? |
Anonymous
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OP here. I would prefer that nanny doesn't drive the kids anywhere. We had three nannies for after school care for my older child and all three got into minor accidents - and that was just with one older kid in the car. I have no idea how to test a nanny's driving abilities with a screaming infant in the backseat!
So no - it would not be a driving position. It gets hot in the mid-summer and early fall here, but I would make arrangements if it was over 92 degrees at 9 and 3. Thank you for the replies. |
Anonymous
| Generally I would say no problem -- but where do you live in Los Angeles? In the valley, it could be an issue. On the westside, there should be no issue whatsoever. |
Anonymous
I would not want to walk in the afternoon in the 90's or even high 80's. You may find someone who is ok with this if you make it clear up front. Are you going to get into a discussion on the days its in the low 90's as to whether its 91 degrees in the sun or 93? |
Anonymous
| 92 degrees is when it's too hot for YOU? In Southern CA it's definitely too hot for some people. So if it were 91 degreres she'd have to suck it up and sweat her ass off? You suck. |
Anonymous
92 degrees is when it is too hot for an infant in a stroller. I would be fine - and have walked - when it is 102 and 103. Clearly you are not the right nanny for this position! Thank you! Hopefully asking that the nanny walk in 91 degree temperatures will keep childish ("you suck") people like you from applying. Thanks for the tip! |
Anonymous
It is hotter than Hell in all summer in southern CA. |
Anonymous
OP here. No, it isn't. We are on the West side and the ocean breezes cool things down considerably. |
Anonymous
Well you clearly don't live here. Beverly Hills nanny here and it is rarely in the 90's here. |
Anonymous
| I don't think it's an unreasonable request as long as it's part of the job description from the beginning. I'm assuming the nanny will be smart enough to work around any issues...like getting a hands free backpacking umbrella with UV protection if she needs it (I would) and having good walking shoes. And, I'm assuming you'll have a good jogging stroller that makes it easy to take both kids as well. Will your nanny be able to go ANYWHERE with the kids? If not, you may end up with a burned out nanny unless you hire someone older. Just something to keep in mind. |
Anonymous
| I would make the temp cutoff 80 or maybe 82. 90 is ridiculous. |
Anonymous
Nanny here and you are ridiculous! Kids play outside at 90 pretty much all summer - what is the big deal about walking in 90 degree dry weather?! You guys are total pansies. It would be fine with me, OP. Put it put there - if applicants can't or won't do it, they won't apply - a great screening! |