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Hiring a Nanny
When you’ve found the nanny that best suits your child and situation, include the following:
Draw a contract to iron out the details of your nanny’s employment. This should include hours, duties, the amount
of payments and when they will be paid, any benefits you will be offering the nanny including days off, and any
other pertinent information.
Clear communication is a must at this stage of the nanny process; handle any questions before the nanny begins
work.
Other Tips
The nanny and the parents must communicate clearly with one another.
As finding and hiring a nanny can be a time-consuming and emotional
process, working through disagreements or misunderstandings is often
preferable to firing the nanny.
Staying home and guiding your nanny through a typical day with your
child might help to set a routine you will both be satisfied with.
Regular feedback on the nanny’s performance can help show the nanny
what she is doing well and where you would like to see improvement.
When your nanny goes above and beyond her duty or really pleases you,
showing your appreciation is a great idea.
A daily log book can show you how the nanny is spending her time while
in your home and is something the two of you can look over together to
get a sense of her strengths and weaknesses.
Letting
Her Go
If you find you
and the nanny
simply cannot
continue your
employment
relationship,
letting a
nanny go
must be done
respectfully.
If your nanny
is from an
agency, the
agency might
be able to
intervene
and help you
come to an
acceptable
solution.
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