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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am interviewing nannies and have noticed that most seem to want to have the liberty to do and go wherever they want with my child. We live in a great area with lots of fun, local kids' activities within a 15 minute drive, including 4 libraries, a mall, a kids museum, countless parks, a sprayground, pools, 3 rec centers, etc. Several nannies have balked at the idea that they should attend only these local activities, and instead think they should be able to drive places 45 min to an hour away. I suspect they want this liberty so they can meet up with their nanny friends, but I am very uncomfortable with this, considering that driving is the most dangerous thing they will do with my child. I'm not asking them to sit inside all day. Is it typical to just hand your kid off to the nanny and let them do whatever they want? Or is this an unreasonable expectation held by younger nannies? [/quote]

Your child, your rules.

However, be open with any potential candidate.  You don't want to hire someone who won't stay due to your limitations.

I would probably turn down this position.  However, I know many nannies wouldn't mind your restrictions.

I personally don't see an issue with these nannies disclosing their preferences and wishes as well.  It's about finding a good match.  I have a feeling many employers who hire a nanny don't really have the personality to hire a nanny.  There is a loss of freedom and control when hiring someone to care for your child in your home.  Those who wish complete control, are probably best suited caring for the child themselves.

So yes, you absolutely have the right to restrict where any potential nanny drives your child.  Some employers don't want their nannies driving around their children at all.  Just know, your pool of potential nannies will be smaller.

Personally, I've had no issues finding employers who give me a lot of agency and autonomy.  It, of course, takes awhile to build trust.  However, many nannies expect this because that's what many families allow.

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PP again

All that being said I did not drive my charges 45-60 minutes away very often.  I was with my last NF for four years, and most of our outings were maybe 10-15 minutes away most of the time.  I started with the twins at birth, and our first outing was at 5 weeks.  By the time they were 3 months we were going out two to three times a week but for short increments and never farther than 20 minutes.  As they got older, we would go further for special occasions (the zoo in the next city over, a new children's museum, a lake...etc).  I'd say, we drove an hour away maybe 10 times the entire time I was working for this family.  There really wasn't a need, and my nanny friends were fairly close so I didn't have to go far to socialize or organize play dates.

I do agree, 45 minutes to an hour several times a week is too much car time.  I don't see the issue with danger (your child is just as likely to be in a car accident 15 minutes away from your house as they are 50 minutes away).  I do agree that would be a long time for any child to be in a car that often.  [/quote]

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