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[quote=Anonymous]I have nannied pretty much exclusively for children under 4 throughout my career. I fully accept that it is part of my job to care for sick children; and this includes vomiting, diarrhea, fevers, chicken pox, etc. (and once 18 month old twins with the stomach flu-I was literally covered in puke). A heads up is nice, mainly so that I can bring a change of clothes and rearrange any plans we may have had for the day, but I am not going to wear a mask and act passive aggressively all day if I show up and you didn't tell me in advance (hello immaturity!). As one PP said, if you are well and can make the kids sick days shorter for your nanny by coming home early, that is always greatly appreciated. Otherwise, it is part of the job. Kids get sick, period.

Go over her paid sick time and your expectations (what level of sick is she expected to put up with, what medications are you ok with her administering, does the screen time policy change on these days, stuff like that), just so that everyone is clear. If she gives you an attitude after that it you may need to start looking into other options. Good luck![/quote]

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