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[quote=Anonymous]When you say "housework" it makes it seem like you are referring to dusting, cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, laundry, etc. that is related to everyone in the household. If that is the case you will need a "housekeeper!" A nanny's (housekeeping) responsibilities should only pertain to the children (cleaning up their messes- playroom, eating area, laundry (washing, drying and folding), washing bottles, loading and unloading dishwasher).

Working with a toddler and an infant is hardwork and therefore, you definitely shouldn't give your nanny too much additional work, as you don't want to take time away from your babies or burn your nanny out. However, you can ask the nanny  during her interview if they have ever did other housework that they were comfortable with and go from there. But if you go in saying "dusting is a requirement" you will not find a nanny and of course ALL responsibilities should be listed in the contract prior to her start date.

Transitioning from daycare to a nanny is definitely beneficial for both the parent(s) and child(ren). For the children, they get to experience the world and have a one-one interaction (park, museums, shows, train rides, etc.). In daycare this is limited as they aren't allowed to ride the bus and ratio issues/staffing-I use to work in daycare as well. Also, the children will be sick less! For the parents, you have someone come to your house, you don't have to worry about getting yourself and 2 children dressed in the morning, putting them in car seats etc. You have someone who can help out with kids laundry and overall come home to a clean house (no toys everywhere or a dirty kitchen). However, your nanny shouldn't come to work to look at a mess in the kitchen! You have flexibility if you're running late from work (please inform her in advance, don't let it happen everyday/week, and compensate for your tardiness).

Overal, us nannies are human and if you wouldn't/couldn't do a billion things while with 2 children under 2, then don't expect us to! Be fair and know we enjoy teaching and loving children and that's why we're in this field. If we wanted to clean all day we would have chose the housekeeping business.

Good luck! [/quote]

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