I'm making a "Welcome" gift basket for our new live-in nanny, in Turkey. What should I include? [more inside]
posted by hasna on Dec 14, 2009 - 9 answers

My four year old alleges our new nanny called him, “stupid” and hit him. He is generally a reliable narrator, but he is only four. How do I find out for sure? Apologies in advance for the copious details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2009 - 57 answers

I'm thinking about working as a nanny in England for a year or so. I'm a twenty-one-year-old American woman with a few years of experience with kids as a teacher's assistance and tutor. Anybody know a good way I could start looking for a position from the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by grobstein on Oct 12, 2009 - 3 answers

I am hiring a nanny for my 7 year old, what to consider? [more inside]
posted by silsurf on Aug 24, 2009 - 7 answers

Hiring-a-nanny-filter: did the interviews, chose the perfect nanny. Then she dropped off the face. Hired someone else. Then the original nanny resurfaced with an excellent explanation. I want the original nanny! What to do? [more inside]
posted by Mrs Hilksom on Aug 16, 2009 - 41 answers

I just accepted a job as a part-time live-in nanny and I'm looking for advice from all parties (nannies, parents and children) who have experienced this situation before. [more inside]
posted by easy_being_green on Aug 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Our nanny, who is otherwise *perfect*, just informed us that she is pregnant. She would like to continue working through the pregnancy and after her child is born. Is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 31, 2009 - 35 answers

My wife and I are finally over in-home daycare and all the associated crap, so we're in the market for a nanny. But we need some advice. [more inside]
posted by robhuddles on Jul 14, 2009 - 17 answers

My kid’s nanny starts next week – Help me with some sort of daily structure for 3 kids all different ages. [more inside]
posted by doorsfan on Jun 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Baby-sitting employer wants to pay under-the-table, but also claim the Child Care Credit using my SSN as a care provider... isn't this asking for trouble? [more inside]
posted by DeucesHigh on May 3, 2009 - 11 answers

What do other Canadian nannies earn? I get $12 an hour and want to ask for a raise. Never done this before, any advice on hour to go about it? [more inside]
posted by beccyjoe on Apr 30, 2009 - 35 answers

NannyFilter: What agencies are best to work for, from the nanny's point of view. [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Apr 5, 2009 - 1 answer

Home Surveillance Help…general system setup/personal preferences [more inside]
posted by doorsfan on Mar 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Can you recommend a nanny / babysitter agency in the Seattle area? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Dec 28, 2008 - 3 answers

We just hired a nanny. It's costing me half my take home but we think our only solution for day care. Is there anything we should know about taxes or anything else for that matter???
posted by beccaj on Sep 8, 2008 - 5 answers

FairWagefilter: My 25-year old sister is a 2nd grade teacher who is considering going to NY to nanny for the summer. So far the general specifics are: 3 young boys (I don't know their ages); in Rye, NY; 2 days off a week; I think that they will buy plane ticket, groceries, etc.; duties will be taking them to their day camp, sports/music lessons, making food for them, etc. [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl on May 18, 2008 - 5 answers

I am going back to work and need child care in Nov. The baby will be a year and I am thinking of nanny sharing. [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Mar 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Do you give service-providers a special gift at Christmas? Does it matter if they're federal/state service providers (mail person, garbage guys) or people who work specifically for you or your company? Does it differ by country, city, or culture? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Dec 17, 2007 - 20 answers

How do we find a nanny? [more inside]
posted by escabeche on Jun 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Eudora won't let me curse in my emails. [more inside]
posted by lisa g on Aug 31, 2005 - 8 answers

Which is better for a short term (3+/- mos): Hiring a nanny or sending your infant to child care? The child is coming on 15 months, and a second income is imperative. [more inside]
posted by ValveAnnex on Mar 16, 2005 - 9 answers

How much do you pay your nanny? I'm in the process of hiring a regular babysitter for my kids. I've found someone I like, a college student with tons of experience who's really great with my little ones. She'll just be here two mornings a week-- one morning with just my infant and the other morning with my toddler as well. How much should I offer her? What about tips? What else do I need to know? This is in Chicago, but I'm also curious if the going rate varies in different parts of the country/world.
posted by bonheur on Jan 12, 2005 - 8 answers

Anyone ever hired a live-in nanny?
posted by adampsyche on Nov 12, 2004 - 16 answers