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[quote=Anonymous]I’m a nanny and in my contract it states that I must clean up after the children (i.e. wash bottles, their dishes and play area). It also says “I’m welcome to use any of their dishes/appliances just to clean up after myself.” I do load and unload the dishwasher, which is not in my contract. However, it doesn’t state that I must do all these things during nap time and it’s never come up.

I think if your nanny has completed all her task, it shouldn’t mattet when, as long as it doesn’t take time away from the children. One of my charges, who is almost 5, actually helps me fold (her) clothes and takes them to her room- she is not home during nap time, so we do this together when she gets home, which is once a week. I’m a planner and have two toddlers all day, so I plan out activities a week before (cut out, prep etc) so it’s really not much for me to do during that time. I’ll read a book, watch tv, eat, participate in a training etc.

I wouldn’t be against taking on other task, however, I would want to be compensated for like a pp mentioned. Also, what could nanny be doing for 1-2 hours, 5 days a week that housekeeping related? I’m not scrubbing toilets (I’m not a housekeeper), cooking for parents (I’m not a chef), wouldn’t be able to run errands etc. I’m not against doing anything child-related but I can’t think of something to do for 5 days a week for 2 hrs when I know o can knock out things in about 30 minutes. But I total understand you not wanting to pay for an hour or two when nanny isn’t physically doing something but we are still checking on your children throughout the duration of their nap time- at least I am.  [/quote]

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