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[quote=Anonymous]OP you'll know really quickly whether or not you hired a great nanny, and hopefully you did! (If not, make use of the standard probationary period of 2-4 weeks and dismiss her if it's not going well, then try again.)

Once you have a great nanny you'll wonder why you ever thought daycare was a better option. Your kids will almost certainly be better rested, they'll be able to have days that suit them (e.g. when 2yo is sick, they can have a lazy day, when the weather is hot, they can spend the whole day at the wading pool, etc.), you won't have to do anything to get them out of the door in the morning, they'll have 1:2 (and some 1:1) attention that they could never receive in daycare, which allows the nanny to teach new skills effectively. They'll bond deeply with her and be thrilled to see her every day, and you'll be happy knowing they have one more adult who loves them in their world network. Your nanny will do activities like finger painting, making gloop or flubber, going to the airport to watch the planes taking off, swimming, dance parties, story time, and more. Your 2yo will have plenty of other children to interact with at the park, at playgroups, or at activities she takes him/her too. Your nanny should be able to handle all of their laundry, a good chunk of their food preparation, and keep their toys sanitized and organized. She might even be able to handle daily baths, handing them back clean at the end of the day so you can enjoy playing with them for an hour or two before bed.

Really, it'll be wonderful OP.[/quote]

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