Anonymous
Post 03/15/2020 13:29     Subject: Nanny driving kids in her own car?
our nanny did not want to continually place/remove the car seats each day. We bought a good used car for her use.

we like the idea of being in control of repairs, cleanings, etc.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2020 17:28     Subject: Nanny driving kids in her own car?
I'd rather use my own car. I have good insurance and I am not not tall person so most cars don't fit me well. I have 3 seat belts in my back seat too. Parents have asked for my driving record which is fine. I also sometimes have parents sign a waiver form saying that if something appends while your children are in my car you are fully responsible for their care. MY lawyer told me to do this so I wouldn't get sued if I was in an accident.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2020 09:40     Subject: Re:Nanny driving kids in her own car?
If you provide the vehicle, you control maintenance and repairs. If you don’t, then it’s up to the nanny to make arrangements, and you have no say. Also, with your vehicle, car seats can be installed correctly and left; with the nanny’s vehicle, they may be installed each day.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2020 14:36     Subject: Re:Nanny driving kids in her own car?
Anonymous wrote:I’m a nanny and use my own car. It’s fine for me. I never let kids eat in any car for there is no mess. I’m reimbursed IRS mileage.


This is how our nanny views it. She doesn’t mind because she doesn’t let them eat, and we reimburse her at the IRS rate. We also give her a gift card for the fancy detail place a couple times a year.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2020 21:14     Subject: Nanny driving kids in her own car?
Anonymous wrote:We are looking for a nanny who can primarily drive our kids to and from school. We realized that it would be easier if the nanny could do this using her own car, as we have to commute to work. I would love to hear from people who have this arrangement with their nannies -- my husband thinks as long as we ask the nanny to submit evidence of car maintenance, insurance, etc., then it will be fine, but I'm pretty nervous about this arrangement. Would love any insight/advice. We've never hired a nanny before, so we're new at this. Thank you!



How old are your kids?

I have a two year old and our nanny drives him in her car (locally). She has a nice safe car with a car seat in the center back seat. We reimburse her for mileage. She has insurance and a really well maintained car and a spotless driving record.

Anonymous
Post 03/10/2020 16:55     Subject: Re:Nanny driving kids in her own car?
I’m a nanny and use my own car. It’s fine for me. I never let kids eat in any car for there is no mess. I’m reimbursed IRS mileage.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2020 15:32     Subject: Re:Nanny driving kids in her own car?
I used to use my car for nannying. Only ran into a problem when they started wanting me to bring kids home for playdates from preschool then Elem. I couldnt fit 3 carseats ib the back of my car. They ended up buying a minivan as a 3rd car.
Just something to think about OP.

If its only ever going to be your kids offer the fed rate fir mileage reimbursement and maybe a car wash once a month.
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2020 10:44     Subject: Nanny driving kids in her own car?
Anonymous wrote:We are looking for a nanny who can primarily drive our kids to and from school. We realized that it would be easier if the nanny could do this using her own car, as we have to commute to work. I would love to hear from people who have this arrangement with their nannies -- my husband thinks as long as we ask the nanny to submit evidence of car maintenance, insurance, etc., then it will be fine, but I'm pretty nervous about this arrangement. Would love any insight/advice. We've never hired a nanny before, so we're new at this. Thank you!


You should provide your car. I would not want children making messes in my car.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2020 20:51     Subject: Nanny driving kids in her own car?
Most nannies don’t want to have their car torn up with car seats, food, drinks, and muddy shoes.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2020 15:37     Subject: Nanny driving kids in her own car?
Government mileage is appropriate as that is what the government set the rate as. I wold get a separate car.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2020 14:44     Subject: Nanny driving kids in her own car?
Sure. Offer to pay for her insurance and a certain amount towards her car maintenance costs. The government “per mile” allowance does not address the extreme wear and tear of transporting a child.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2020 14:23     Subject: Nanny driving kids in her own car?
We are looking for a nanny who can primarily drive our kids to and from school. We realized that it would be easier if the nanny could do this using her own car, as we have to commute to work. I would love to hear from people who have this arrangement with their nannies -- my husband thinks as long as we ask the nanny to submit evidence of car maintenance, insurance, etc., then it will be fine, but I'm pretty nervous about this arrangement. Would love any insight/advice. We've never hired a nanny before, so we're new at this. Thank you!