As you are determined to ask her if she wants to babysiy, I would say, "Please let me know if you ever wa n t to baby sit." leave it up to her.

Truthfully I have always offered to babysit when leaving a job if I wanted to sit.

I don't think it is rude to mention.

She can always decline and be busy those nights you ask if she doesn't want to when you ask.

But you know her best

Anonymous wrote:If she wanted to continue taking care of your kids, she wouldn't be leaving, would she? Let her tell you that she is interested and if she doesn't, then she isn't interested in babysitting your kids
Simple.

OP, here. I asked because I think along these lines too. It breaks my heart that she has not offered to babysit occasionally, but I guess she is done with being a nanny.

Thank you everyone else for your responses. She says she wants to stay in touch, but never mentioned babysitting. I will through it out there right before she leaves, but won't be too pushy about it.

If she wanted to continue taking care of your kids, she wouldn't be leaving, would she? Let her tell you that she is interested and if she doesn't, then she isn't interested in babysitting your kids
Simple.

I LOVE when I get to see my former charges!! Yes, please ask her.

Yes, you can ask her. If i were her, I'd be happy with the extra cash here and there.

I concur with Nanny Deb.

In fact I think she will be delighted as this will give her an excellent opportunity to stay in touch with you child.

A win win for all.

Not at all rude, and a good way for her to stay in touch if she wants to do so.

DC's nanny decided to find an office job with career prospects and will be leaving us soon. She has no definite plans, no real financial need, and will take her time searching for a job/taking classes. We are parting on good terms, she is local, so I am sure we'll see each other once in a while. DC will start daycare soon, and we have no family in the area. Is it rude to ask her whether she'd willing to babysit from time to time (e.g. a date night or a half-day in daycare)? Should we tell her that we'd be paying more per hour?