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[quote=Anonymous]Nanny here who has done shares for several years. I recommend you start your search when you have enough information to decide what you need. You'll want to know some basic things like what your work and commute time will be when you return to the office, what tasks you need your nanny to help with (to determine pay), what type of parenting style you are look for. I am would be more willing to accept an employment offer four months out from a family who appears know what they need then from someone who has a lot loose ends dangling.

I also recommend finding a share partner first. One reason is that you need to know where the nanny will work and what hours work best for both families, among many other details. Your share partner may not want to host or may have pets the nanny is allergic to or live near a different metro stop and the nanny must be willing to travel to either location.  Another reason is that sometimes an existing share opens up because one family is moving away/kids starting school/etc. You can score a nanny with a great recommendation from a family who already knows her worth.

Finally, you should be comfortable guaranteeing the candidates position when you make an offer. If you hire months in advance then you'll want to give some sort of insurance to let your nanny know you aren't going to flake on her. That means signing a contract and committing whether you've secured a share partner or not. Otherwise, when another interviewer says they are willing to start her next week, a bird in hand...[/quote]

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