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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parents should decide the radius in which the nanny and child are allowed to go during the day.  Some of these outings like the zoo and apple picking sound more appropriate for family weekend outings.  Besides, don't the families have to reimburse mileage? I would not go for this, especially the further locations that require driving the children on expressways that are notorious for bad traffic and frequent accidents.[/quote]

Okay, then just be up front about that and know that there are some nannies who would not be interested in that.  I am the Farm/Zoo poster and my employers are quite glad that their kids get to have these experiences during the week, when venues are less crowded.  They prefer their weekend family time to be close to home and low-key.  The point is not the specific outings but that many great nannies are used to working with families who expect and hope that the nanny will take the kids on "special" outings and will get to experience those kinds of memories.  There are many other families who want the nanny to stay within a narrow radius of library-park-toddler gym.  For me, if I am extremely limited in my outings, it feels less like being a nanny (where I plan a curriculum of activities and outings and books and projects that all work together to explore new concepts) and more like being a babysitter (where I keep the kids happy and engaged but am not a key part of their growth).  Probably a large part of this is how many hours your nanny works.  If you have a nanny from 9-5, that is a very different level of engagement than having a nanny from 7-7.[/quote]

I can be a great nanny and teacher within any given perimeters given my my charge's parents.  It just takes imagination and dedication.  I have worked for parents who did not let me drive their child at all and I walked him where I could (and was in great shape because of the walking) - I still taught their child and he's an amazing, happy learner now, succeeding and thriving in elementary school.  I have also worked for parents who allowed me to drive their child anywhere I want and do whatever I want - and I still taught their child and she's an amazing, happy learner now succeeding and thriving in elementary school.

I have worked 7 to 7 and 9 to 5 - makes no difference to me.  I was engaged and dedicated to my charges regardless of how much time I spent with them.  [/quote]

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