Nanny not bucking kid properly

[Anonymous]

Need some advise. One day when my son came home from preschool, I saw that my nanny had not buckled my son properly in the car sear. She had only buckled the top chest clip and did not buckle the leg buckles. I told her to make sure he is always properly buckled. Then today, about 2-3 weeks later I noticed the same thing. Today when he came home from school, I went to get him from the car since i was in the garage and this time one of the leg buckled was unbuckled. When I told her, she denied it and went on to say “but he can’t move”. I am livid. I don’t think I can give her another chance. She clearly doesn’t care about car seat safety and doesn’t even see the point of a car seat. I had already sent her a picture and video explaining the importance of buckling properly and she had agreed that she would buckle him properly. I don’t have a backup person but I should just fire her, right?

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry, but you obviously need to find someone better asap.

[Anonymous]

Yes, fire her. This is NOT forgivable.

[Anonymous]

Yep, fire for cause. No severance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Need some advise. One day when my son came home from preschool, I saw that my nanny had not buckled my son properly in the car sear. She had only buckled the top chest clip and did not buckle the leg buckles. I told her to make sure he is always properly buckled. Then today, about 2-3 weeks later I noticed the same thing. Today when he came home from school, I went to get him from the car since i was in the garage and this time one of the leg buckled was unbuckled. When I told her, she denied it and went on to say “but he can’t move”. I am livid. I don’t think I can give her another chance. She clearly doesn’t care about car seat safety and doesn’t even see the point of a car seat. I had already sent her a picture and video explaining the importance of buckling properly and she had agreed that she would buckle him properly. I don’t have a backup person but I should just fire her, right?

The unbelievable part is that you come to an anonymous chat room and ask if you should fire someone who doesn't keep your child safe.

[Anonymous]

Fire her. Nothing is more important than your charge’s safety. Fire her.

-signed, a nanny.

[Anonymous]

I agree w/the other posters on here who are advising you to fire this Nanny.

She not only is ignoring your instructions but she is also compromising your child’s safety as well.

I would issue her her walking papers stat.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Yea you have to fire immediately. Once shame on her twice shame on you. You will never forgive yourself if something happens.

[Anonymous]

I'd be the outlier and say that I would be a reference for her. Because this is due to car seat safety, I would be absolutely clear with prospective families that she may be fine with every other aspect of childcare, but they should not have her drive. I'd also raise the issue of her lying twice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Need some advise. One day when my son came home from preschool, I saw that my nanny had not buckled my son properly in the car sear. She had only buckled the top chest clip and did not buckle the leg buckles. I told her to make sure he is always properly buckled. Then today, about 2-3 weeks later I noticed the same thing. Today when he came home from school, I went to get him from the car since i was in the garage and this time one of the leg buckled was unbuckled. When I told her, she denied it and went on to say “but he can’t move”. I am livid. I don’t think I can give her another chance. She clearly doesn’t care about car seat safety and doesn’t even see the point of a car seat. I had already sent her a picture and video explaining the importance of buckling properly and she had agreed that she would buckle him properly. I don’t have a backup person but I should just fire her, right?

Nanny here- I’m sorry this is happening to you.
The use of a seatbelt is extremely important and she should definitely be extra careful about making sure your child is buckle at all times.
As a mom myself I feel this would be a problem for me also.
You gave her enough evidence and chance to make a better choice and be a little more professional.
You should fire her.Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fire her. Nothing is more important than your charge’s safety. Fire her.

-signed, a nanny.

Agreed(I’m also a nanny).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd be the outlier and say that I would be a reference for her. Because this is due to car seat safety, I would be absolutely clear with prospective families that she may be fine with every other aspect of childcare, but they should not have her drive. I'd also raise the issue of her lying twice.

Mom here. I would never be a reference. If she isn’t buckling the kid in properly, what other safety measures is she not doing? Buckling the stroller harness, the baby bouncer, leaving kid unattended, etc. Clearly this nanny has poor judgment and doesn’t take safety seriously.

[Anonymous]

This is why I would never ever let anyone pick up my child but myself. I am always amazed how easily parents here send nannies to pick up. This is not for nannies however good they are. Personally, I prefer non-driving nanny so there is no chance she drives my child anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is why I would never ever let anyone pick up my child but myself. I am always amazed how easily parents here send nannies to pick up. This is not for nannies however good they are. Personally, I prefer non-driving nanny so there is no chance she drives my child anywhere.

Nonsense. Our nanny is safety conscious and would never drive my kids without being properly buckled in. When I’m driving with nanny in the car, she tells me to slow down!

Most of us don’t live in an area where not driving is even an option. My kids would miss out on so much! Maybe if we lived in NYC it would be feasible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fire her. Nothing is more important than your charge’s safety. Fire her.

-signed, a nanny.

Agreed(I’m also a nanny).

+3. Another nanny here who normally sides with the nanny on this forum and IRL but not in this case.