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[quote=Anonymous]Couple things:
1) you feeling that the children are safe is obviously of the upmost importance.  But there needs to be a high level of trust, or you will never truly be happy and neither will your employee.  I am not a fan of nanny cams (who has that much time to come home and stare at video taken all day) but that is another issue and I am sure another thread.
2) your relationship with the nanny is key.  There needs to be respect, communication, similar morals in day to day life (she is helping to raise your kids!.
3) look for someone who wants to have partnership with you in respect to raising the children.  Not a strictly employee-employer relationship.  You don't want to be best friends or cross boundaries, but it is so important to be discussing the kids, sharing thoughts, discussing situations and so on.  Looking for someone to actually uses the word "partnership" it really makes a difference in my experience.
4) believe it or not, Craigslist and DC Urban Moms has given me far better candidates then anything else.
5) first couple of weeks, pop home early, show up at a class ect.  Just to put yor nerves at ease.  Then trust her, and if you don't or can't then She isn't right for you
6) involve others in the interview process.  A husband, friend or grandparent for more opinions
7) lastly, evaluate your expectations and views.  Are they truly reasonable?  Are you burned out on searching and now are looking for perfection?  Or have you truly just had bad luck, and only are looking for normal and reasonable things.

Sorry so long, but I hope some of it helps! Good luck![/quote]

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