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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:
 
- is it stressful being someone's employer?
No, I don't think it is stressful.  I think part of the reason its not stressful is I fairly obsessively read DCUM and see a lot of the things nannies complain about, so I kind of avoided that by treating her as a true employee - she gets paid overtime, has sick/vacation days, etc.  I also try to show my appreciation as much as possible.

- are costs split equally between host and non-host families?
We actually split hosting - a few days at our house and a few days at their house.  The other family we share with is incredibly nice, so we honestly don't even think about costs - they buy what is necessary for their house (ex: gates for the stairs, an extra pack n play) and we buy what is necessary for ours.  We do, however, bring bottles and food for our kid when she is at their house.

- how important is it to have similar parenting "philosophies" as the other family
I personally don't think so, but we haven't run into a philosophy problem and our kids are just turning toddler age.  I am sure their are things you can butt heads about, but you both love your children and want the best for them, and if all of the parents are kind people, it "should" work out.

- what happens when one of the kids is sick?
The sick kid does not go to the nanny that day.

- where does the other baby sleep if you're hosting in your own home?
The other baby sleeps in a pack n play.

- what happens when the host family goes on vacation?

- does each family provide its own food/snacks?
Yes.

Any pros/cons you can share would be so helpful.  Thanks![/quote]
I wish I could have hosted full time.  It is SO much easier to get ready in the morning when you are hosting.  I thought the increased mess would drive me nuts, but there isnt actually an increased mess - just a few more bottles lying around in my kitchen.  Also, its important to find a family that you really get along with and that lives close by for easy pick up and drop offs.  Finally, I really like that the kids are about the same age so they can nap at the same time, and they learn from eachother.[/quote]

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