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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I posted earlier in the thread that I think it's a bad idea to mix an employer/employee relationship with a friend. Here are some situations where I feel like it could end badly:

-schedules. She has a toddler, you have a five month old. What happens when she wants to take her child to play classes like Gymboree? 
(Yes, I know this happens with siblings. They have to nap on the go in this case, or sit in a car seat or sling for the duration of the class. The point is: Are you okay with that?)
-Running errands. She's a SAHM. Very used to running errands during the work week with her child in tow. Do you care if she does the same with yours? 
-Vacation time. How will you arrange that? What if she wants to extend her summer vacation suddenly and you're out of childcare for another 2-3 days? What if her husband surprises her with a long weekend away? 
-She believes you should do something one way with your child, you believe it should be done a different way. Just as an example: you want your little one to sleep in a pack and play for naps. This isn't convenient for her because she has errands to run, so she insists he learns to sleep on the go. How will that discussion work out without affecting your friendship?

It sounds like you're sold on this arrangement. I don't mean this to be snarky, but I feel like it's only a matter of time before you're back here, asking for advice, because things have gone poorly and you need to figure out what to do for childcare now since your daycare spot is taken. (and no, I'm not a 'daycare is better than a nanny' type person). 
Good luck OP. I think you'll need it. [/quote]

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