Anonymous
01/31/2014 10:22
Subject: S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
OP here, the just the clarify but the best part of the advice that I liked what the information about the pool with so many kids and the no play dates at the house.
I think those are related to safety and do not think make me entitled.
I think those are related to safety and do not think make me entitled.
Anonymous
01/31/2014 10:19
Subject: S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
Sorry, but the entitlement on this thread is going to lose this nanny a job!
No, you cannot insist the other kids have quiet times and no activities during your child's nap. Nor can you expect extra PTO if your child is ill.
The ability to bring your child to work is a fabulous benefit. But you are still at work. Your child may have to adjust their nap schedule, or nap in a stroller. Like all of us parents, you may have to use your own sick time to care for your ill child.
No, you cannot insist the other kids have quiet times and no activities during your child's nap. Nor can you expect extra PTO if your child is ill.
The ability to bring your child to work is a fabulous benefit. But you are still at work. Your child may have to adjust their nap schedule, or nap in a stroller. Like all of us parents, you may have to use your own sick time to care for your ill child.
Anonymous
01/31/2014 09:40
Subject: Re:S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
Anonymous wrote:With this many kids nap time is going to important. Since your child is younger, the other children may drop their nap sooner. Make sure that MB agrees that the schedules will respect your child's nap time. This would mean quiet time alone reading for the 2 younger charges and no afternoon activities for the older kids during breaks and summer. They should be able to entertain themselves quietly in their room.
The other thing to consider is whether you are OK watching 3 young children and older kids at a pool? I think you want to agree to no pool time during the summer. The older kids can go with friends but you shouldn't have to take them.
With this many kids, you want to establish a no play date policy. Encourage them to go to play dates at other houses but don't allow any hosting where you have anymore children in the house.
Wow, this is very helpful! Things that I would not have thought of- thanks!
Anonymous
01/31/2014 09:15
Subject: Re:S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
With this many kids nap time is going to important. Since your child is younger, the other children may drop their nap sooner. Make sure that MB agrees that the schedules will respect your child's nap time. This would mean quiet time alone reading for the 2 younger charges and no afternoon activities for the older kids during breaks and summer. They should be able to entertain themselves quietly in their room.
The other thing to consider is whether you are OK watching 3 young children and older kids at a pool? I think you want to agree to no pool time during the summer. The older kids can go with friends but you shouldn't have to take them.
With this many kids, you want to establish a no play date policy. Encourage them to go to play dates at other houses but don't allow any hosting where you have anymore children in the house.
The other thing to consider is whether you are OK watching 3 young children and older kids at a pool? I think you want to agree to no pool time during the summer. The older kids can go with friends but you shouldn't have to take them.
With this many kids, you want to establish a no play date policy. Encourage them to go to play dates at other houses but don't allow any hosting where you have anymore children in the house.
Anonymous
01/31/2014 09:12
Subject: S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
I am not worried (maybe naively) about the job ending on their end. They both have high profile careers and need someone reliable- which is why they offered it to me in the first place. Ideally this job would not last more than the two years before the youngest goes to preschool. Then DC would be headed there as well- and I would jump back into teaching.
This would be a very focused move to allow more time with my kid and spend those first few years in a less stressful environment than teaching.
This would be a very focused move to allow more time with my kid and spend those first few years in a less stressful environment than teaching.
Anonymous
01/31/2014 08:51
Subject: Re:S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
If the family if inviting her to bring her child then they are responsible for her child. OP can put this as a benefit to the family after all they wouldn't want her her child making their children sick now would they? Its for their benefit not hers as she could easily bring her sick kid into work. Whenever the nanny's child is sick, the family should be paying for the nanny to keep her child home and it shouldn't count against the nanny's vacation or own sick time.
Anonymous
01/31/2014 07:59
Subject: Re:S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
Anonymous wrote:Sick days policy. If any child including yours is sick vomiting, diarrhea, or fever over 101 you don't have to come and you have guaranteed pay so it isn't taken out of your PTO.
I think thats a bit much. You can request a sick policy for their kids, which works for some people but not all. But if your kid is sick, that's what PTO/sick leave is for.
Anonymous
01/31/2014 06:53
Subject: Re:S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
Sick days policy. If any child including yours is sick vomiting, diarrhea, or fever over 101 you don't have to come and you have guaranteed pay so it isn't taken out of your PTO.
Anonymous
01/31/2014 06:44
Subject: Re:S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
Job security is a concern. If this jobs ends, finding another job that lets you bring your child is like finding a needle in a haystack. For 6 months you may have problems finding activities that allow an 18 month old and a 2 yr old. The classes around my area seem to be ages 1-2 and 2-3. You'll need to make sure that they don't care about their kid missing though things. When the ages align you'll want to negotiate that your MB pays for all expenses related to your child as well as hers. You shouldn't be paying to take classes just because MB wants her kid to do this. Same goes with food and extra money for activities. Make sure you get enough to cover your kid.
Nap schedule is defined by the most difficult napper, doesn't matter if its your kid or hers.
Nap schedule is defined by the most difficult napper, doesn't matter if its your kid or hers.
Anonymous
01/31/2014 05:13
Subject: S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
They have four kids. Two will be in upper elementary and one will be in preschool. Littlest one will be 2.
Anonymous
01/30/2014 22:17
Subject: S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
How old will their child be?
Anonymous
01/30/2014 22:06
Subject: S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
At the time the job starts he will be 18 months.
Anonymous
01/30/2014 22:06
Subject: Re:S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
I met my DH, married and had my 1st child while I was a nanny for the same family. I brought him to work with me for almost 2 years. It was wonderful. In my case my charges were older, 5 and 8. The 3 kids loved eachother. My big kids came 1st when I was on duty. My son slept on the floor, in a portacrib, in a car - whenever and where ever. The Bigs dedicated his schedule. The only thing we slowed down for was nursing and poops. 
I think this is the only fair way to bring your own kid to work. You're going to have to be okay with your kid playing 2nd fiddle sometimes. I do think it was worth the trade off. Everyone got my loving care.
I know my NF loved the arrangement as well. It only ended because their mom decided to stay home for a year.
I think this is the only fair way to bring your own kid to work. You're going to have to be okay with your kid playing 2nd fiddle sometimes. I do think it was worth the trade off. Everyone got my loving care.
I know my NF loved the arrangement as well. It only ended because their mom decided to stay home for a year.
Anonymous
01/30/2014 21:37
Subject: S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
First, how old is your child because that will make a huge impact on what you should be clear about
Anonymous
01/30/2014 20:48
Subject: S/O Nanny who brings their kids to work
I am a former Nanny current teacher. I just received a nanny job offer (for a family I already know/babysat for) that would start next fall. The family said they would math my current salary- AND that I could bring DC.
I am trying to be practical about this decision and want to hear from Nannnies who bring their kiddos to work with them. What are the challenges? What things should I clear out with my potential MB/DB before accepting the job.
Just looking for advice/experience here. Let me know..
I am trying to be practical about this decision and want to hear from Nannnies who bring their kiddos to work with them. What are the challenges? What things should I clear out with my potential MB/DB before accepting the job.
Just looking for advice/experience here. Let me know..