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[quote=Anonymous][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.

[b]1. Is a nanny share better for my situation? Or is it just a hassle dealing with another family? While it could save you a few bucks, it would be a hassle dealing w/another family. However, if you do find one that shares your parenting philosophies such as no junk food or T.V., it [i]could[/i] work out.
2. What do I do about my dog? He's a 70lb pain in the ass. Keep him in the backyard or garage if he messes w/strangers as well as w/your infant. Dealing w/a large dog while caring for a young child may be problematic. Or at least, perhaps have him go to a "Doggy Daycare" program if you can afford to do so.
3. How do I get a background check done, how much does it cost, how long does it take? Anything but paying a fee for a random online service. I have tried two + the results were laughable at best. When I checked myself, I found out I had been previously married, ten yrs. before I was born. And I never saw a penny after I accused the site of fraud and tried to get my fee back.
4. Does the nanny hand me a boilerplate contract or do I need to provide it? To make things easier, it would be ideal if you took care of this.
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...Yes, pay her for mileage, whatever the IRS is per mile at the time she starts. Even though your child is young, perhaps she can take your child to the park or zoo just for some fresh air + a change of scenery. 
6. what does a nanny do during naptimes? I have a housecleaning service, so I'm good there. Nothing. Let her use the time to eat her lunch and have a break herself. A 10-Hr. work day is [u]extremely[/u] long as well as tiring so in order to have an optimal nanny, she needs a break to rest up. Do not assign her chores since she is "on-the-clock." Even though she can use the time to eat her lunch, it definitely isn't the same as a typical lunch break. She cannot leave the house to meet a friend for lunch. She is still "on call" should your child awaken.
7. Is 7am too early to start? No, that is my starting time.
8. Is this even an attractive job for an experienced nanny? What kind of applicants can I expect?[/quote][/b] As long as you do not add add'l chores, then I am pretty confident you can find a quality nanny. Make sure you pay a fair wage + give her plenty of autonomy in her duties. Happy Nanny = Happy Child + Happy Parents. Win win!!  :lol: [/quote]

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