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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I don't necessarily think the problem is you, although it may be that you need to be more discerning in the search.

Think about you non-negotiables vs the "nice to have" things.  For instance, must haves might be:

- experience handling multiple children, including ages of 1 and 4 (or whatever ages your kids are currently)
- experience handling discipline of the sort that you wish used in your household
- ability to care appropriately for different age kids, inclusive of transporting to activities, play dates, preschool, etc...
- minimum of two excellent references from families with children she cared for at ages similar to yours
- demonstrable reliability in tenure of positions
- willing to do laundry and maintenance of kids' sleeping, playing, and eating areas

And so on...

Nice to have things might be:
- interest/experience in activities that you want your child(ren) exposed to
- degrees or training in child education
- sense of humor/personal "click" with you
- shared communication style (if you really want a nanny with whom you can routinely be in email contact for instance)
- whatever transportation needs you might have

Then write the job description based on your ideal candidate.  I wouldn't ever interview someone in a way that's driven by prior failures (that isn't an especially appealing approach if you're the applicant) but rather from the perspective of what you think will be the best fit for your family.  The more clear you are on what you need, the better able you will be to screen and interview candidates.

Also, use your neighbors, friends, social networks, etc... to get the word out that you're looking, and what you're looking for - my best candidates came from word of mouth referrals.

Good luck!
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