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[quote=Anonymous]MB in Kensington here.  I would be pretty reluctant to do this.  Is this your first nanny?  If it is, one of the very most challenging things to deal with can be lateness and inability to get to work.  I would be extremely concerned about traffic hassles, weather issues, car problems, etc...  If they are planning to exclusively use Metro, then maybe, but it will still add probably close to 2 hours to their work day for the commute.  That doesn't sound good for anyone.

And like another poster said, would you be willing/able to offer space to sleepover if inclement weather is predicted and would the candidates be willing to do that?

At minimum you should discuss this issue very directly with them, and get the agency to give you their attendance records with prior employers.

I would have to have no other options and/or think one particular candidate was truly spectacular to hire someone whose commute would be that challenging.

Have you tried neighborhood listservs/friends/social groups, etc...?  Exhaust every possible outlet before hiring someone who lives that far away would be my advice.

Good luck.[/quote]

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