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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I'm interviewing a potential nanny who came highly recommended from a good friend who will no longer need her once their kids go to school full time in the fall. Other than having a personality clash or a ridiculously unreasonable rate, I'm pretty sure we'll be hiring her. However, I've mentioned to a couple of friends that she'll be bringing her toddler along while taking care of my baby and they've all made a disapproving face. Is anyone else in a situation where their nanny brings along their kid and have you had any issues with that?

I originally didn't see an issue. I mean with daycare, one person is in charge of looking after several children. Thoughts? [/quote]

You should definitely search past threads on this old topic. There are almost no advantages to you, as an MB, to agree to a nanny bringing her own child.

The only true advantage is financial. If a nanny brings her own child, you are in a nanny share. Therefore, you should pay nanny share rates. In DC, you should pay $9-$10/hr for the share. You should pay less than your nanny to compensate you for hosting the share, taking on the liability of another child being cared for in your home, and on the wear and tear on your home for hosting a share. Also, you need to carefully consider what your child will miss out on as a result her child's schedule. For example, if her child is younger than yours, then her child's nap schedule will affect the activities your child can participate in.

The disadvantages to you are obvious. Liability, schedules, sharing a nanny who has a greater investment in her child than your own, additional expenses if she expects you to provide lunch and other premium perks normally afforded professional nannies. A nanny who brings her own child is not professional. You may appreciate the financial advantages, and there is nothing wrong with that, but there is nothing professional about bringing one's one child, no matter what the promises from the nanny that they will be treated equal in the share.

If you decide to do this, structure your work agreement carefully, invest in cameras, and plan to spend more than you would have to if you employed a professional nanny or entered into a true nanny share with an unrelated family.[/quote]

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