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[quote=Anonymous]This is hard OP.  I've been in this position (though only for a 6 week leave, not 3 months.)

We used an agency for the short lerm position - which was more expensive than just hiring someone permanently as there were daily agency fees involved.  But we had the protection of agency screening, agency guarantee to provide backup care if the interim nanny called in sick, etc...

As a result we were able to keep the job open for our nanny until she came back, while still getting professional/quality care for our kids.

Our kids are almost 3 year old twins.  I was quite concerned about the impact of this period on them but was so pleasantly surprised by their resiliency.  I think what made it work was that their routine was not changed - they still ate/slept/played in all the same spaces and at the same times, etc...  They actually loved the short term nanny and were not distressed by their permanent nanny's absence.  (And when she returned they handled that equally well.)

Your kids will take their cues from you so don't transmit your anxiety about it - make it fun for them.  Choose someone who is great with toddlers.  Nannies who are accustomed to stepping in to short term positions will have skills in managing this and you'll be able to interview a couple of candidates just like if you were hiring someone permanent.

We also skyped with our nanny a few times so she and the kids could see each other.  Honestly I think that was more important for her than for them but it was an easy thing to do.

If you're in the DC area the agency we use (and used for this longer absence) is MetroParentRelief.

Good luck![/quote]

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