Re the phone usage we have a 62 yr old nanny and she is constantly on her iPad online shopping. So it depends

I have 2 part time sitters, both in their 60s that are fit, healthy and amazing with my active toddler. Age is nothing but a number.

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Anonymous wrote:I might hire you for the infant stage. Not once the baby was walking.

Nonsense. A 66 year old woman in good shape can keep up with any toddler - even a runner like my DD. I have seen overweight 20 something’s that I know couldn’t keep up with my DD. Our nanny is 60 and can literally run circles around me!

We all have the freedom to hire who we think is best. I think someone of that age is not best.

You are an ageist - it is a form of prejudice just like any other. There are lots of choices in hiring a nanny but race, religion and age should never be a consideration.

You know what? If my six year old had a 66 year-old teacher at school I wouldn't blink an eye. But in my home, which is a third story walk up, while carrying a sleeping toddler? Yes, I'm not going to pick the 66 year old for that.

Health is far more important than age. A fit 65 year old beats an tired/overweight twent year old any day of the week. Plus the phone addiction is not an issue with an older nanny generally.

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Anonymous wrote:I might hire you for the infant stage. Not once the baby was walking.

Nonsense. A 66 year old woman in good shape can keep up with any toddler - even a runner like my DD. I have seen overweight 20 something’s that I know couldn’t keep up with my DD. Our nanny is 60 and can literally run circles around me!

We all have the freedom to hire who we think is best. I think someone of that age is not best.

You are an ageist - it is a form of prejudice just like any other. There are lots of choices in hiring a nanny but race, religion and age should never be a consideration.

Anonymous wrote:Yes. You can. I see it all the time in NW, DC. As long as you able to get the job done. Its best to work with infants.

+1 I see more older nannies in NW than any other age. Usually between 40s-60s.

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Anonymous wrote:I might hire you for the infant stage. Not once the baby was walking.

Nonsense. A 66 year old woman in good shape can keep up with any toddler - even a runner like my DD. I have seen overweight 20 something’s that I know couldn’t keep up with my DD. Our nanny is 60 and can literally run circles around me!

We all have the freedom to hire who we think is best. I think someone of that age is not best.

Thanks for all positive thoughts

I think you have a good chance OP!!

I do agree you may want to start off with an infant first though.

Wishing you only the best in your search!

Anonymous wrote:I might hire you for the infant stage. Not once the baby was walking.

Nonsense. A 66 year old woman in good shape can keep up with any toddler - even a runner like my DD. I have seen overweight 20 something’s that I know couldn’t keep up with my DD. Our nanny is 60 and can literally run circles around me!

I might hire you for the infant stage. Not once the baby was walking.

Sure. Our nanny just turned 63 and has been with us for two and a half years. I plan to keep her forever! So she will be 65 before our next baby even starts preschool. She is amazing and everyone tells me what a fantastic nanny I have. She definitely has more energy than I do!

Let me also add nanny around your age is a plus. Because most nannies that are younger stay on their phone all day.

Yes. You can. I see it all the time in NW, DC. As long as you able to get the job done. Its best to work with infants.

I have six children and I am 65 years old. Is it possible I could find a job at that age? I am open to work part time and full time position.
Are the parents going to hire 65 years old? Btw I am healthy.