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[quote=Anonymous]1. I think it’s important (for both families to need the same hours/time) and easier, for both the families and nanny. It also can cause conflict in the children’s schedule/ daily plans, when they’re not on the same schedule, which, can occur when families don’t need the same hours.

If you don’t need the same # of hours, you’ll need to have this all figured out. For example, let’s say family #1 needs 9.5 hours and family #2 needs 10.5. What if family #1 is hosting, does nanny stay at that home until you pick up or does she need to take the “late child” home?

2. I think it’s good to have the children the same age or close. Don’t you want your child to have someone to grow up with- if you are looking for a long term share? However, if there’s a 1-2 year age difference, it’s okay, just make sure your nanny is capable of creating activities for both ages, simultaneously.

3. I think as long as the person has experience working with children and multiple children, that’s all that matters. You definitely want to make sure that he/she has experience with the age group. I’ve been a nanny for going on 2 years but I’ve been working in daycare for 10. I’m in a share now and they’re expecting baby #2 so I’ll have 3 which I’m excited about!

4. You should at least like the other family. If not, it will cause tension and who would want to work in that type of environment?! Just make sure you all are on the same page.

Be sure to talk to the families and get to know them! Their personalities, likes and dislikes, parenting styles etc. Things to think about: I would say a sick policy for the children (would you be okay if the other child was vomiting due to a stomach bug or had the flu and was around your child?). Also, inclement weather policy. You may be able swing your nanny coming in late but the other family cannot so you all need to figure that out. [/quote]

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