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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just hired a nanny for my daughter, and I've got about a month and a half until she begins.  We were lucky enough to hire a nanny that was previously employed by a close family friend, and she seems lovely.  I'm thinking through all the logistics of working together, and was wondering if you had any tips about how to start the relationship on the right foot and keep it going that way.  Specifically:

[b]1.  What is the best way to keep the lines of communication open?  Does a weekly sit down help?[/b] You [i]can[/i] always opt to do a weekly "sit down" w/your new nanny, however it isn't entirely necessary. I am a nanny + I feel very comfortable communicating w/my bosses any time I want to. They are very down-to-earth and approachable, we have excellent chemistry and I know they feel the same way about me too.
[b]2.  How do you keep track of hours?  Does your nanny record them and report them to you or is that an employer responsibility?[/b] Usually the boss keeps track of hours worked, but the nanny can keep her own record if she would like to. My boss keeps the hours written down and when she pays me, we both sign on it just so there is no confusion over hours worked = payment received correctly.   
[b]3.  What are ways to create the best work environment?  Are there any little perks that make a work environment particularly appealing?[/b] This is an [u]excellent[/u] question OP and I am glad that you are so considerate to ask this because truthfully, I don't think that ALL bosses put much thought into this one. Good for you! As a nanny, in my opinion, the best work environment(s) tend to be the ones where I am given complete autonomy in my duties. Of course, the parents will give me a time that they would like to have their child(ren) put down for their naps as well as tell me what they would like their child to eat for lunch, etc...But for the most part, they tend to not interfere and let me take the reigns over caring for their child(ren.) Little perks that make any nanny job more enticing include: Being able to take the child outdoors for daily outings, letting the nanny drive the child places vs. just having to walk to places close-by. Also not assigning any household duties aside from the common sense stuff like washing any dishes used and picking up all the toys prior to parent arriving. This allows for the nanny to lay out her entire focus on keeping the child content through out the day w/out the nagging distraction to finish this or that household duty.
[b]4.  How do you handle petty cash?  Do you just stick an envelope in a drawer somewhere and periodically refresh it?  [/quote][/b] As for the spending money, I think it is a great idea what you suggested. Just keep a little bit of pin money around the house and when spent, you can always refresh it.

I wish you lots of luck w/the new nanny! You sound like an awesome employer OP!  :thumbup: [/quote]

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