Searching for a good nanny which means weeding out the not so good ones, can be grueling, I understand.

However, do not lose faith here OP. There are many good nannies out there looking for work. You state that you offer a good payment rate and are easy to work for.

In all honesty, you will most likely attract some great candidates.

Good luck and remember to stay positive. I am sure if you look hard enough, you will find yourself another amazing gem.

There are a bunch of people available, many quite good. And there will be more available closer to the beginning of the school year.

What hourly rate?

We have been fortunate to find two incredible nannies through care.com. After a year and a half the first moved across the country after her fiance was transferred. We were super lucky to find a second nanny who was just as amazing, but, alas, this fall she's off to a full-time graduate program after 2 years with us.

I'm just so pessimistic about another search and how draining it will be. We only need someone part-time, so that significantly narrows the field of good candidates. We pay well, are nice, laid-back people, and DD is pretty easy-going. I just feel like there's no way we'll get so lucky a third time.

Sigh. Pity party over. Wish us luck!