Anonymous
07/20/2016 09:06
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
OP here. Thanks for the input.
PP makes a great point that driving experience is important for safety.
My baby was actually in the car when she drove into the gate and it wasn't just a minor scrape both doors on one side had to be replaced . Luckily the baby was in his car seat and it was low impact.
I'll give her a months notice before the move. I already feel sad and hope to find someone just as good who can also drive!!
PP makes a great point that driving experience is important for safety.
My baby was actually in the car when she drove into the gate and it wasn't just a minor scrape both doors on one side had to be replaced . Luckily the baby was in his car seat and it was low impact.
I'll give her a months notice before the move. I already feel sad and hope to find someone just as good who can also drive!!
Anonymous
07/20/2016 00:26
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
Anonymous wrote:I would not have a newly-licensed driver driving my child around.
Totally agree. Ideally, you would hire someone who's been driving at least a few years to drive your child around. It's not just a matter of knowing how to drive, but how to respond split-second in a potentially dangerous situation. Those instincts get honed over time.
Anonymous
07/20/2016 00:01
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
I would keep her until you move, then have a new nanny lined up in your new neighborhood.
In all honesty, six months may not be enough time for her to get her driving skills up to par.
I would have a huge issue considering her accident.
With a young child, I believe you can never ever be too careful.
You can use her as a "date-night" sitter if you don't want to lose her completely, but I wouldn't feel too comfortable having a newly licensed driver who recently crashed into a gate driving my child around town.
You can find a new nanny who will love your child the same!
In all honesty, six months may not be enough time for her to get her driving skills up to par.
I would have a huge issue considering her accident.
With a young child, I believe you can never ever be too careful.
You can use her as a "date-night" sitter if you don't want to lose her completely, but I wouldn't feel too comfortable having a newly licensed driver who recently crashed into a gate driving my child around town.
You can find a new nanny who will love your child the same!
Anonymous
07/19/2016 15:27
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
A nanny for one infant is a very easy job to fill. Can't believe you didn't fire when she wrecked your car!
Anonymous
07/19/2016 14:02
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
Anonymous wrote:I would never let a 16 year old drive my children, this is no different. But you'll need to be prepared to pay a living wage, which I doubt you're doing with a nanny that isn't fully capable.
total random and ignore op.
Anonymous
07/19/2016 11:47
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
I would never let a 16 year old drive my children, this is no different. But you'll need to be prepared to pay a living wage, which I doubt you're doing with a nanny that isn't fully capable.
Anonymous
07/19/2016 11:21
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
I would not have a newly-licensed driver driving my child around.
Anonymous
07/19/2016 10:21
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
Depends on what you want OP. If there is no park and no where to walk - what will your child do all day>? And your nanny will surely get bored. Sit down and think of a schedule. If you come up with things that are mostly on the driving end, you need to re-consider your nanny or teach her to drive.
Anonymous
07/18/2016 20:25
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
Kid does not need to go anywhere for another year, then change at 2.5 to 3. A great nanny is far more valuable. I would not let her drive with my kid in the car.
Anonymous
07/18/2016 16:46
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
Anonymous wrote:We are moving house in Dec to the suburbs and will no longer be within walking distance of parks/playground, library etc
Our nanny recently got her drivers license but is not a competent driver (she drove into a gate causing $5K worth of damage to our SUV) and does not have a car.
I am not sure whether to change nannies and get one with driving experience as well as her own car. OR have our nanny redo her driving lessons and also then buy a second car for her to use with DS? She is a great nanny ito her interaction with DS who is 8 months old. She's been with us for 6 months and has formed a great bond with our son. I'm worried I'll struggle to find a nanny who'll love my son like she does.
However I would like to delay sending DS to preschool until the year he turns 4 but have him do lots of play dates and outings to museums, the zoo, the playground, parks etc which will require driving as we are moving to the suburbs where nothing is walking distance and driving is essential.
Would she need to drive 495, 270 or something like that? What town will you be in?
Anonymous
07/18/2016 16:24
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
I would change nannies OP. And the move and driving requirements give you a gracious reason for doing it.
Our first nanny was wonderful w/ newborns and babies. Wonderful. But she was not up to the task of toddlers and preschoolers, was a nervous driver, was terrified of being out in any kind of weather (rain included) and didn't have the stamina overall that we needed once the kids were mobile.
But we all loved her. Which all made for a difficult, and overdue transition.
Face it now and it will be easier on you later. And keep your current nanny as a go to babysitter, overnight caregiver, etc...
Good luck.
Our first nanny was wonderful w/ newborns and babies. Wonderful. But she was not up to the task of toddlers and preschoolers, was a nervous driver, was terrified of being out in any kind of weather (rain included) and didn't have the stamina overall that we needed once the kids were mobile.
But we all loved her. Which all made for a difficult, and overdue transition.
Face it now and it will be easier on you later. And keep your current nanny as a go to babysitter, overnight caregiver, etc...
Good luck.
Anonymous
07/18/2016 15:58
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
You may need a new nanny. We had a nanny for 2 years and she had so many issues with her car and our car that it just became an everyday problem! If you need your nanny to go places, she needs to be a reliable driver!
Anonymous
07/18/2016 15:53
Subject: Change Nannies OR Teach her to drive?
We are moving house in Dec to the suburbs and will no longer be within walking distance of parks/playground, library etc
Our nanny recently got her drivers license but is not a competent driver (she drove into a gate causing $5K worth of damage to our SUV) and does not have a car.
I am not sure whether to change nannies and get one with driving experience as well as her own car. OR have our nanny redo her driving lessons and also then buy a second car for her to use with DS? She is a great nanny ito her interaction with DS who is 8 months old. She's been with us for 6 months and has formed a great bond with our son. I'm worried I'll struggle to find a nanny who'll love my son like she does.
However I would like to delay sending DS to preschool until the year he turns 4 but have him do lots of play dates and outings to museums, the zoo, the playground, parks etc which will require driving as we are moving to the suburbs where nothing is walking distance and driving is essential.
Our nanny recently got her drivers license but is not a competent driver (she drove into a gate causing $5K worth of damage to our SUV) and does not have a car.
I am not sure whether to change nannies and get one with driving experience as well as her own car. OR have our nanny redo her driving lessons and also then buy a second car for her to use with DS? She is a great nanny ito her interaction with DS who is 8 months old. She's been with us for 6 months and has formed a great bond with our son. I'm worried I'll struggle to find a nanny who'll love my son like she does.
However I would like to delay sending DS to preschool until the year he turns 4 but have him do lots of play dates and outings to museums, the zoo, the playground, parks etc which will require driving as we are moving to the suburbs where nothing is walking distance and driving is essential.