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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with others that it isn't a hard and fast rule that older is better than younger or vice versa. From your description, I would probably go with the older nanny since she had been with her family for 12 years. This would indicate that she is flexible, willing to do new new things to be remain valuable and able handle kids at multiple ages. I do think that you should ask more infant care philosophy questions as she may be set in her old ways and you may be set in your new ways.

I would not select the 22 year old nanny based on your description. While I do like younger nannies, 18-22 is too young for an infant and they logistically can not have much experience. In fact this age group is so inexperienced that they think that their babysitting experience in high school or helping out with relatives actually counts. I would hire a young nanny who is 24 and has at least 2 years of full time experience with an infant. Her answer about why she isn't teaching also sounds like BS. She is 22, exactly how much experience teaching could she have had to decide it wasn't fulfilling enough? She is most likely unable to find a teaching position or is frustrated that working in a daycare or preschool is hard work. You can never get on your phone, decide to meet up with other people, go to activities outside planned field trips, run your own errands, or enjoy many of the flexibilities that being a nanny over being a childcare teacher offers. These positions also pay very little so she is hoping to increase her income by 50% while doing less work.

If you prefer a younger nanny, I would keep looking.[/quote]

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