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[quote=Anonymous]There is a 7 month gap from when my maternity leave ends and when our daycare center has an open infant spot. Jan-July 2016.

I estimate I'll need childcare Monday-Thursdays for about 10 hours a day, minus federal holidays. I really don't know where to start. Reading these forums, it sounds like a nanny will be a whole new experience and new complications. It's a lot to take in.

I have a few dozen questions, and would love to hear from people who BTDT. I'll start with just a few to show you how clueless I am.

1. Is a nanny share better for my situation? Or is it just a hassle dealing with another family?
2. What do I do about my dog? He's a 70lb pain in the ass. 
3. How do I get a background check done, how much does it cost, how long does it take?
4. Does the nanny hand me a boilerplate contract or do I need to provide it?
5. Do I reimburse any mileage? where would the nanny go with a 3 month - 9 month old? being alone for 10 hours a day with an infant seems cruel
6. what does a nanny do during naptimes? I have a housecleaning service, so I'm good there.
7. Is 7am too early to start?
8. Is this even an attractive job for an experienced nanny? What kind of applicants can I expect?[/quote]

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