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[quote=Anonymous]OP - Unless I am misunderstanding, it sounds like the kids (or at least the two older kids) get out of the house every day to go to preschool so it's just you and the little one in the house all day?  How old is the little one?  As a parent, not sure I'd be willing to go through the expense and hassle and stress of having a nanny drive the three kids around just for the nanny's benefit.  Car seats are expensive (and paying for mileage adds up) and I don't prefer continuously uninstalling and reinstalling them as it takes a while and there is always the possibility of installing them wrong.  And honestly it is stressful having someone unnecessarily drive your kids since there is that much more room for something to go wrong.

For perspective, we do let our nanny drive DC but it took us several months to get comfortable with her judgement before we allowed it and even now, she only takes him to and from his music class and they walk everywhere else.  The difference is, of course, that there is a ton of stuff to do within walking distance of our home.  Is there no where at all you can walk - not even just to go for a walk with the little one?  Are you in DC?  Our nanny walks outside with DC every day even though it's been cold - they both just bundle up.

Depending on the age of the little one, I think you'll have the most luck proposing one car seat to take him to specific free and close activities such as story time at the library.

With the crafts, just offer to get a few things they are low on and give them receipts.  Our nanny just offered to do that one day and we really appreciate it (and try to reimburse her on the spot).  Ask for a budget/price range or specific stuff to get.  I think most families would actually appreciate it.  If you want to try something new (paint, glitter glue, whatever), just run it by the parents first.[/quote]

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