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[quote=nannydebsays]The issue here is that virtually ANYTHING can be called "child related duties" - need the whole house vacuumed and dusted? Yep, because any dust in any room could cause issues for the child, so that work is child related. Need the tub and toilet cleaned? Yep, because if the child touches a dirty tub/toilet is could make them sick -voila, child related!

I would avoid any vague statements - if your new nanny is experienced and savvy, she will politely refuse to sign a contract that sets her up for job creep, and if she isn't experienced and you start loading her with "child related duties", she'll be pretty likely to leave once her year is up.

Think of what you would like to have removed from your "plate" of child care duties: Laundry? Toy sorting/cleaning/rotation? Clothes sorting and storage?

Dishwasher duty daily (ok as long as YOU put your stuff in the dishwasher, and don't leave the sink full of gross dishes for nanny to load), meaning run the dishwasher after lunch and put the dishes away daily or every other day.

Keep child's room and play space tidy? A totally legit request as long as you define what "tidy" means.[/quote]

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