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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're considering a nanny-share for our second baby, and curious to know what folks find to be the pros and cons of this set-up vs. daycare center or in-home daycare.

We sent our older daughter to a daycare center starting at 19mos (I was home with her before that) and were very happy with how it worked out.  We're considering a nanny-share hosted in our house because the logistics of two different drop-offs and pick-ups seem a little daunting.   Some of our questions/concerns are:
 
- [b]is it stressful being someone's employer?[/b]
For us, it is not. That is because we did a written agreement to be sure everyone was on the same page, and also because our nanny is excellent and doesn't cause us stress. If expectations aren't clearly laid out, or if you have a poor nanny, it can be very stressful.

- [b]are costs split equally between host and non-host families?[/b]
If you use the same number of hours, costs are split equally. If one family uses more hours than the other family, they pay more.

- [b]how important is it to have similar parenting "philosophies" as the other family[/b]
This is VERY important. For example, if one family isn't strict about napping schedules and is okay with a nanny keeping the kids out all day and letting them nap in the stroller, and the other family wants their child to be in bed at a certain time, you'll have a problem.

- [b]what happens when one of the kids is sick?[/b]
This should be agreed upon in advance. Our agreement is that a child does not need to stay home for colds without a fever. If a child has a fever or a stomach bug, s/he needs to stay home with a parent. The nanny can care for the non-sick child that day.

- [b]where does the other baby sleep if you're hosting in your own home?[/b]
Pack-and-play in an extra bedroom.

- [b]what happens when the host family goes on vacation?[/b]
In our case, the other family hosts. When they are on vacation the nanny comes to our home.

- [b]does each family provide its own food/snacks?[/b]
We send lunch each day and snacks for the kids to share (they always want whatever the other kid has).

Any pros/cons you can share would be so helpful.  Thanks![/quote]

Other cons: we would be even more generous with our nanny if the other family was on board with this. For example, we would give her an additional week of vacation, etc., just because that is in line with our principles.

Little things can pop up such as one family being okay with the nanny driving the kids, and the other not being okay with it.[/quote]

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