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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is unwise to stereotype based on age. You've had a few nannies now, and have a good idea what you want in a nanny. Don't get too wrapped up in an age requirement, rather be very clear on your expectations and do not compromise. Your perfect nanny may be 19 or she may be 70. Dont eliminate candidates for superficial reasons. Eliminate them because they don't meet your needs. Good luck![/quote]

I think this is good advice.  You are experienced enough to know what is important to you (basic child related housekeeping tasks, level of activity, etc...)   So you can spell all of that out very clearly in the ad and job description and allow applicants to decide whether they want the position.  Then you can interview with those things in mind (We require the following housekeeping work, and ask that the children be physically active outside the home at least one hour per day weather permitting, etc...)

This also allows you to give feedback on performance once you've hired someone - you lay out your clear expectations, you find someone you like who accepts the offer, and then you see how they perform according to the expectattions they agreed to.

Good luck![/quote]

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