How to Find a Good Nanny
Posted on January 8, 2008 in Parenting by little mochi
It was 5 am yesterday. I was actually on my way out for work when I received a phone call from my mom.
“Hello?”
I hear a weak voice on the other end. “I’m not feeling too well. I think I have the stomach flu.”
Great, I think to myself.
You see, my mom is our babysitter. My husband just started work – this would be his 2nd week of work. So he drops Little Mochi off at my mom’s and takes off to work. When I get off, I head straight to my mom ’s house to pick him up. Except today, we had to break that routine. My mom has the stomach flu. She obviously can’t take care of the baby for a few days. So here I am, at home, taking a sick day from work to take care of Little Mochi. Not that it’s a bad thing. I would much prefer to stay at home and take care of him. Trust me! 
It just got me thinking about how having the right nanny is crucial. I’ve just been blessed with my mom being close and her being young and energetic enough to take care of a 6 month old!
I know many of you aren’t as lucky as I am. But with due diligence, I’m sure you can find a great nanny. Here are some tips on how to find a great nanny.
- You need to first figure out what type of nanny you are looking for. Are you looking for someone younger (a motherly figure) or much older (a grandma role model)?
- Once you have a few people in mind, call up their references. You must do your research! Afterall, this lady will be taking care of your child while you are work 8 out of the day! If you child has a special need, make sure that nanny has experience in that specific area.
- Interview all potential nannies if possible. Even though you will barely see your nanny, it’s probably a good idea that your personalities and child raising ideologies don’t clash.
- References are best but when you don’t have any, try giving online agencies, such as Nannies4Hire.com, a shot. Fees can range from $40 to $400, depending on the types of services you need and how long you keep your listing there.
- If that doesn’t work, you can also try advertising in the classifieds section. Craigslist is free and has a lot of traffic.
- Before you sign on to any long term commitments, do a trial run with her. Make it known that if things don’t work out during this time, you are free to let her go, or, if she is not happy, she is free to go.
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