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[quote=Anonymous]OP our contract specifies that food will not be provided for the nanny but cabinet and fridge space is provided for her to keep whatever she wishes to at our house.  (We also have a shelf in a hall closet where she can keep some spare clothes, change of shoes, toiletries, etc...)

As the relationship has evolved over time I often include things she likes when I make a run to the grocery store, and she'll often pick up something we're low on as well (which we reimburse of course).  Similarly I'll make plenty of something I cook so that there are leftovers for her and the kids, will pick up something pre-cooked and get enough for her, etc...

But I definitely started off with meals are not included and when I do those things now they are extras, not expected.

We also have a policy specifying that personal phone/email time should be restricted to when the kids are napping, or occasionally if playing quietly while she is supervising.  Texting and talking on the phone while driving our kids is grounds for dismissal.

Your rate (if you're in the DC area) is very high.  You should be able to be quite picky in what you seek to hire.

Good luck.[/quote]

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