Anonymous wrote:Just to clarify, I am the employer and she is the employee. I am hiring a nanny for one child. I was ok with her bringing her baby since he’s so portable and naps twice per day, but now she wants to bring her 5 y/o and I’m on the fence about it.

Six-months olds are going to drop the second nap soon, and they will be mobile soon. It's a high-needs age - just as 2-year olds are.

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t do it. That’s a big age difference. How will nap time be managed, will she be able to get your child related tasks done? Is she offering a reduced rate? I’d think long and hard about it.

The only people I know who let a nanny bring her child with her were the ones who couldn't afford a nanny at regular rates. So if you're so inclined this should definitely reduce her rate further.

Also - RED FLAG. It's not like she had this five year old last week! So this has been her plan all along but she figured you might reject the idea outright if she mentioned it at first. I'd run if I were you. Next it'll be her nephew, who is only with her for a week...