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[quote=Anonymous]I started our search after our kids were born - about 2 weeks into my 3 months of leave (with the intent that the nanny would overlap with just my last week before returning to work.)

So that was a little more than 2 months before I needed the nanny to start work.

That interval worked well for us.  You could start a little earlier but not a ton or you won't capture nannies who are currently employed but don't yet know their positions are ending, etc...

That said, if your baby is born in June you will be looking for someone to start right around the time when lots of long-term nanny positions end (the start of the school year).  So that could be great timing for you in terms of the candidate pool, and might mean that more nannies than usual would know that their employment would be ending.  So starting in May might be worth a shot.

Also, start with your neighborhood listserv (or nearby neighborhoods if you know anyone who can post a job for you.)

Family to family referrals often bring great candidates, especially if a nanny has been with a family for years but their kids will be in school full-time.  A family that wants to help their beloved nanny find his/her next position would be a great resource for you.

Good luck and congrats on your baby!
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