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[quote=Anonymous]You are justified in your concerns for the safety of your child (soon-to-be children). If she is having regular car issues that potentially affect not only her reliability but safe driving (by her own admission her latest car issue almost resulted in an accident) it's time to address your concerns.

You mentioned she knew upfront that driving was one of her job responsibilities. Is is safe to assume that keeping her vehicle in safe, working condition safe was also a job requirement? If her vehicle no longer meets your definition of safe and reliable you are within your right to have a conversation with her.

Your children's safety comes first, and if her vehicle impacts their safety it is appropriate for you to bring it up. I imagine it's difficult to entertain the idea of needing to find a new nanny when your only complaint is your current nanny's vehicle. However her vehicle is a major component of her employment. Would you be open to having her vehicle inspected by a mutually agreed upon mechanic who could give an assessment about the vehicle's condition and reliability? I realize it's difficult to find issues that don't exist yet, but overall condition can be determined.

I feel it's very appropriate to sit down with her and address your concerns. You can still be sympathetic and understanding about the fact that she and her husband have a budget they need to stick to, but ultimately their budget is their concern while your children's safety is your concern (although it should be hers as well). I don't think you can make suggestions about what she should do (it's already backfired once), but ask if she has any ideas about how to address the safety concerns about her vehicle and your need to ensure that your children are riding in a safe and reliable vehicle.

It may come down to you needing to tell her that due to your requirement that your children be transported in a safe, reliable vehicle you will have to begin looking into other childcare options. Good luck. I realize that you're in a tough position. [/quote]

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