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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our nanny gets a week of paid sick leave. We expect her to watch our kids when they're sick, or when we're home sick during her normal working hours. And we expect her to stay home and take leave if she has anything contagious beyond a cold.

I thought that was pretty standard? And one of the huge pluses of a nanny vs daycare?[/quote]

What you're describing is optimal, but not exactly standard. Not all nannies get sick leave. I've had to fight tooth and nail to get it before. It is also an unfortunate fact that nannies are often discouraged from using sick leave even if they get it. That is one reason why some nannies may not be okay with caring for sick children. Another reason is that your nanny may have other commitments or responsibilities that come first and require her to stay healthy, like a second job, school, or her own children at home.

If having a nanny care for your sick children is a must for you, it should be discussed up front and no you should not assume that it comes with having a nanny. Neither nannies nor daycare workers want to catch your kid's cold. All nannies are different and they draw different lines. Some nannies won't care for a kid with a temperature higher than X, others don't care. Some won't deal with stomach bugs. Some are uncomfortable caring for very sick infants. You just have to be clear on your expectations when hiring. [/quote]

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