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[quote=Anonymous]Trying to decide between 2 full time nanny candiates for my 3 year old special needs kid.

I need a nanny to focus on the special needs kid,take him to therapies and work on speech and occupational therapy at home.
He doesn't walk or talk and doesnt create additional work that most typical 3 kids do-make a mess,open up cupboards,climb over things etc.
I just need someone to talk and interact with him and practice therapy instructions continuously

Hours would be 50 per week.

Nanny A

Young 22 year old graduate in speech language therapy with good grades.
No professional nannying experience. Was occasional babysitter.
worked at a respite care for special need
has some number of hours in clinical observations
has a boyfriend here and that is the reason for her wanting to relocate(boyfriend=drama in life?)
her ultimate goal is become a speech therapist and the nannying position will help her gain experience towards that goal(so possibly would not be available for too long term like maybe 2-3 years?)

Nanny B

48 year old overweight nanny 
college degree
10+ years experience nannying+daycare
mentioned that she has diabetes-(need info if this will be an issue)
has an autistic daughter and she worked on her 
has no plans other than continue being a nanny and be with the same family as long as she can be.

do you think the SLP undergrad(Nanny A) be able to understand and follow up on the speech therapist instructions better because of her background and interest?
Nanny A is also currently out of state so I have to wait for a month before she can get here for an in person interview.

Nanny B lives nearby and I have tried her for part time evening care and did not have any issues so far.

I am just wondering about the practicing speech therapy part-which candidate might be better?
Also concerned about whether older nanny+diabetes would cause any issues in the quality of care.

Thanks

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