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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I am in the same situation and recently asked the nanny to log how she spends her time when the kids are not at home.  She just wasn't getting through the basic tasks we agreed upon, but I was seeing lots of evidence that she was spending time transacting personal business and doing personal errands.  So far she has ignored my request.  I plan to repeat it, but have begun looking to replace her.  [/quote]
Your chances of success will increase only if you stop expecting a "nanny" (as you say,) to do your housecleaning.

Let's be honest. Your needs are housekeeper/sitter. [/quote]

There are plenty of nanny/housekeepers out there.  Some people may only work with very young children, but once kids start school, if the job is to continue then it's usually the case that household duties are added.  Those duties may involve light housekeeping, maybe laundry, maybe errands, maybe even full housekeeping.  If the nanny/housekeeper isn't doing her job, then she should be replaced with someone who will do the job.[/quote]

Unless you have a very small and you have abnormally tidy kids, most nannies won't transition to doing full housekeeping, it's just too much work.  Full laundry, cooking, errands, some houekeeping, sure, but not the full house.[/quote]

I am the above poster.  Who said I was looking for the nanny to clean my house?  I am talking about basic nanny tasks like the kids' laundry, emptying the diaper pails and stocking the changing stations, preparing food for the kids, organizing their toys and playspace, changing the crib sheets, planning activities, etc.  She is paid over $20 per hour.  She is a sitter, and not a very talented one, masquerading as a nanny.  I have no idea why so many nannies on here rush to defend bad nannies.  The bad ones reflect poorly on all of you, and that should make you angry.[/quote]

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