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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with PP. You are asking a lot out of someone. It's possible to find someone willing to do it all, but at what cost? You mentioned wanting a young nanny...will a 20 year old really be willing and able to do full housekeeping to your standards?

Now for some of your questions...

1. I would suggest local boards, sitter city, or a local agency to help you with your search.

2. You can set up any type of boundaries you want with a l/i nanny. Many of the ones I know like to maintain their own life on their own time. When I was a l/i nanny I did eat dinner with the family on occasion during "my time" but that's what worked for us. It doesn't work for everyone. I was usually gone for most of the day on my days off. On rare occasions I joined the family on my days off for a special event, but it was at their asking. Whatever you decide works for you needs to be clearly conveyed at the time of the interview and reiterated in the work agreement.

3. Having a kitchenette is a plus for easy meals, especially if you want to maintain your privacy when your nanny is off-duty. The only catch with the kitchenette is not being able to cook actual meals. Most nannies will not be ok with just eating microwave meals while off-duty. Decide if you are ok with her cooking in the main kitchen (when you're not using it) if she wants a full meal while off-duty. How you handle food it up to you. When I was a l/i all my food was covered. I occasionally picked up extra things that I wanted, particularly for my days off, but it wasn't something that was required of me. Again, you can set this up anyway you want.

4. Everything sounds reasonable except for the deep cleaning. I know some will argue that nannies shouldn't do family laundry, but I have never minded and you are being up front about this being a nanny/housekeeper position. The deep cleaning might give you some trouble. It may be too much for a 20 year old. I second the idea of hiring a once/week housecleaner. The you can have your l/i person take care of laundry and day-to-day upkeep (with everyone pitching in on the day-to-day upkeep) You can find someone to do it all, but I still think you either need someone slightly older than 20 or hire a separate cleaning person (even if it's every other week).

5. No advice on the termination clause. Sorry.[/quote]

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