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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an MB.  This would be totally unacceptable to me OP, but I would be in a similar bind w/ the realities of childcare (and possibly finances).  That being said, here is what I think I would do:

- reposition the camera tonight so you can have two days of information and feel completely confident in what you are seeing/hearing
- call a back-up care agency right now to find out how quickly they can send you someone who sounds comfortable to you (I use Metro Parent Relief but there are others)
- have a very serious, direct conversation with your current nanny.  Trust your gut.  Reiterate that you can and do check the audio/video feeds and will be even more diligent about doing that now.  Be very clear about what you do and do not allow.  Give her one week (if you wish) to demonstrate that she can supervise your child within your guidelines.
- Terminate her on the spot, or after another day, or in a week - whatever feels right to you.  Use the emergency service to get you through until you can find another nanny.[/quote]

This. I'd definitely wait one more day after repositioning the camera so you can actually see what she is doing tomorrow. One more day won't hurt the baby and then you will truly know what is going on. Then follow the rest of what PP said. And I also would recommend Metro Parent Relief for a backup. [/quote]

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