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[quote=Anonymous]It sounds to me like you aren’t asking about having your nanny do some housekeeping but are asking for “housekeeping rules” a.k.a. Basic logistical best-practices.

If so:
1) nannies are hourly employees.  If you are planning to pay a set rate monthly or weekly then you are not paying legally and you could get in a lot of trouble down the line.  There are lots of services (I like HomeWork Solutions) that will handle nanny taxes for you and answer all your questions about doing things legally.  You can also DIY, but I would visit the HWS website either way because they have a lot of helpful info.

2) Set expectations early and check in often.  The more you encourage an open dialogue the better off you will both be.  Have it clear in your mind what your priorities are for your nanny.  Do you want someone to help educate and guide you in figuring out how to parent?  Do you want someone who will follow a specific parenting style?  Is her role more like a teacher or a loving grandma or a fun older sister?  The more you can tease out what you really want the better you can communicate and the better you can choose your battles.[/quote]

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