How to ask for carpooling toddlers
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Anonymous
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I work at home with a part-time nanny and 1.5 yo. My nanny does not drive but I found a nice nanny in the park who does drive around her 1 yo charge.
I'd like to ask that she also drive my child around when she takes her charge to classes, parks, etc. I'd pay that nanny for driving. How do I go about this? I do not know the other child's family but assume they are in the neighborhood. |
Anonymous
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First off, I would approach this nanny and speak to her directly and see how comfortable she would be doing this for you.
Explain to her what your needs are and what you are offering to pay her for her services. Remember to pay her for not just gas, but mileage as well since it is extra wear + tear on her vehicle. Plus, you would pay her an hourly rate for her services. Then if you both seem in agreement, then you can just take it from there. I do not think you need to actually speak to her other nanny family about this. |
Anonymous
| OP, your child's nanny would also be going in the car, right? |
Anonymous
yes. |
Anonymous
| Look for a nanny who drives. Easy peace! |
Anonymous
| You need to ask the employer of that nanny first. If it is their car, they may not be covered. And, then you need to pay that nanny for her extra time, not just driving. |
Anonymous
I mean sometimes. |
Anonymous
Ok well that changes things. If your nanny is not going with, you are asking this nanny to also watch yours. When her employer is paying her just to watch their one kid. Not ok. You sound pretty dumb |
Anonymous
| You definitely need to ask that nanny's NF. Imagine how mad they would be if they found out their nanny was picking up side jobs while she was on the clock for them! |
Anonymous
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NO, just no. If the nanny you are asking is even slightly professional, she will tell you no too.
Find classes your nanny can walk to/take public transit, take your child yourself, or find our own nanny who can drive if it is that important. DO NOT outsource this. It will end badly for all involved. And seriously PP, who doesn't think the other NF has a right to know...tell me you aren't actually employed. |
Anonymous
You absolutely must speak with the other family, first preferably. They are paying a caretaker to care for their child, not be a pick up, driver and drop off of someone else's kid/whomever. Even if you try to mirror their activities and classes. It will be a hassle, kids are always late anyhow. This could be a liability as well. I get it that some nannies are always after another marginal dollar but they also need to prioritize their fulltime child and family. Are you actually trying to poach this nanny, then get rid of yours??? |
Anonymous
You mean have someone else's nanny shuttle around your kid & nanny to activities? Yuck, I'd be furious if I found this out. Luckily my current nanny would laugh it off and decline as well. Yuck. |
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You need to figure out exactly what it is that you want before you approach the other family. And you MUST approach the other family first, since they are paying their nanny to focus on their child.
Do you want Nanny X to act as a taxi service for your nanny and child? Do you want Nanny X to take on the care of your child occasionally while at a class? Or are you actually trying to figure out a way to let your non-driving nanny go and have Nanny X add your child to her work day? Whatever your motivation, I can tell you the employers I have had would be completely uninterested in your proposal, and I, as a nanny, would not want the responsibility or liability. |
Anonymous
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I've been a nanny for the past 15 years. I can't imagine any family that I've ever worked for being ok with this. If a random nanny came up to me in a park and asked I would be very uncomfortable . In the past I've been asked to watch neighbor kids on snow days. I always clear it with my bosses but to be honest it's a headache and both my boss and I feel put out.
My advice post an ad on Craigslist outlining what your need are or post an ad on the dcum nanny job forum or on your local list serve. |
Anonymous
| You need a driver. Try uber or another transportation company. |