How to go about hiring a nanny?

I'm a stay at home dad with a 2 yo and a 4 yo and looking to hire
someone to come in two days a week so I can work, but I have no clue as
to go about finding someone.

I placed an ad in the local paper, put ads online, but I've received no
response. Any suggestions?

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I'm a stay at home dad with a 2 yo and a 4 yo and looking to hire
someone to come in two days a week so I can work, but I have no clue as
to go about finding someone.

I placed an ad in the local paper, put ads online, but I've received no
response. Any suggestions?

Hi,
You might want to try posting ads in your local college(s). Usually these
kids are looking to make a couple of bucks in between classes and
babysitting would work well for them.
Jackie M.

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I'm a stay at home dad with a 2 yo and a 4 yo and looking to hire
someone to come in two days a week so I can work, but I have no clue as
to go about finding someone.

I placed an ad in the local paper, put ads online, but I've received no
response. Any suggestions?


I just went through this process, myself. I did the following: posted on
craigslist, which brought in a few responses, and my husband asked around at
his workplace to see if anyone had a daughter who was looking for a part
time nanny job. The two candidates whom I liked the best were found through
this route. Our current nanny is a gem, and the daughter of one of my
husband's colleagues.

Hope that helps!

Donna

There should be agencies in your area that could give you some names.
They do background checks and require references. That would be how
I'd do it. It seems the safest way.

Cynthia

http://mothersmuse.myblogsite.com

wrote:
I'm a stay at home dad with a 2 yo and a 4 yo and looking to hire
someone to come in two days a week so I can work, but I have no clue
as
to go about finding someone.

I placed an ad in the local paper, put ads online, but I've received
no
response. Any suggestions?

I "stole" mine from our health club babysitting service. I had been
going there for months, and from my observation, she was one of the
only sitters who got down on the floor and interacted with the
children, instead of sitting there chatting with the rest of the staff
or looking bored. Kids already knew and loved her, too.

It was easy - I just approached her one day and asked if she'd like to
come to work just for me, asked her how much $ it would take, and she
happily accepted.

Later on, after I no longer needed someone full time, I had good luck
going through local colleges. Referrals work even better. Just keep
asking around.

I did not have any luck with nanny services. The ones in my area
catered to full-time positions only, charged a hefty fee, and IMO only
gave a false sense of confidence that they'd done all the screening. I
figured I would *still* do the same screening myself, so why pay a
service?

With that said, our first nannny ("Mary Poppins") is still working as a
nanny, and she has landed her last couple of jobs via services.

jen

Hi --

I might post flyers any place where parents congregate, such as at
pre-schools, daycares and local churches/synagogues, and see if anyone
is interested in a nanny SHARE. Also check with local nanny agencies
and your local college or university.

--Beth Kevles

http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic
Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.

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wrote:
I'm a stay at home dad with a 2 yo and a 4 yo and looking to hire
someone to come in two days a week so I can work, but I have no clue
as
to go about finding someone.

I placed an ad in the local paper, put ads online, but I've received
no
response. Any suggestions?

Where do the local nannies and sitters hang out? Local parks,
playgrounds (indoor and out), pizza places, and book stores are all
pretty good bets. So are preschools (where they are dropping off and
picking up kids), kids' activities, even the local supermarket. Place
flyers at all of these places. While you're at it, you and the kids
should hang out where the nannies do for a few weeks. Pretty soon, you
will figure out who is good and who is, well, not so good. Do NOT try
to steal the good nanny -- you will be reviled for life. Do chat with
the good nannies and let them know that you are looking for someone.
They know who is looking for a job, and will generally recommend good
people.

Barbara