Finalized summer nanny but really liked our second choice too

[Anonymous]

We found a great nanny that will be available for the summer who is a teacher. She therefore won’t be an option come fall when school starts. Our second choice applicant is a local Georgetown student who also checked all the boxes and might be a great person for fall (she has no car nor does she know how to drive which is one reason we chose the other person) if we are partially remote vs. in person for our 5 and 7 year old. In your experience what’s the best way to keep the lines of communication open with her? Say something like ‘We thought you were a great fit for our family but have gone a different route for summer care. I’d like to stay in contact with you as we will soon have a better picture of our fall/school year needs where you might be a great addition to our childcare plan.’ Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Why don't you ask if you can use her as a babysitter? If she's a college student she may want $80 for a Saturday night, you know?

[Anonymous]

Out of curiosity, how did you find them? We're looking for someone too (a teacher would be IDEAL), and trying to figure out where to look.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We found a great nanny that will be available for the summer who is a teacher. She therefore won’t be an option come fall when school starts. Our second choice applicant is a local Georgetown student who also checked all the boxes and might be a great person for fall (she has no car nor does she know how to drive which is one reason we chose the other person) if we are partially remote vs. in person for our 5 and 7 year old. In your experience what’s the best way to keep the lines of communication open with her? Say something like ‘We thought you were a great fit for our family but have gone a different route for summer care. I’d like to stay in contact with you as we will soon have a better picture of our fall/school year needs where you might be a great addition to our childcare plan.’ Thoughts?

I think you actually phrased this perfectly OP!

[Anonymous]

She’ll likely find something else and not be available in the fall...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She’ll likely find something else and not be available in the fall...

Doesn’t hurt to tell her.