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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here... I am paying a wage in line with the wages that you mentioned (detailed more in my original post: http://www.dcurbanmom.com/nanny-forum/posts/list/339923.page). I think my nanny is just a bit burnt out from nannying for many years, has young kids of her own who take a lot of her energy, and thinks my job should be easy but I'm making it difficult by asking her to talk to the baby. Any tips for finding a better nanny next time around? Do trial periods help, or are there other ways to screen? I used an agency and called references the first time around. [/quote]

I found our brilliant nanny by going through profiles on care.com.  I also placed an ad that specified I wanted a college graduate with teaching experience.  You get more serious applicants that way.  I found a great second place nanny from my ad - I just liked the first nanny more.  Our nanny is older and the phone thing is generally not an issue with older nannies.  If her phone is out, she is taking pictures of my daughter or texting me.  Virtual strangers have stopped and told me what an amazing an devoted nanny she is when she is in classes with DD or in the park.

Get a new nanny, OP.  One who believes in narration and engagement.  [/quote]

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