Need Nanny help!

Alyson · June 17th, 2009, 04:26 PM

I'm going to be gone for a week in September and we have nobody to watch the kids. We're considering hiring a nanny for a few of the days, assuming that Matt can take 2 days off of work. I know that a couple of you have/had a nanny before.. can you direct me to a reputeable agency/website?? TIA!

gulp! · June 17th, 2009, 05:19 PM

we've just always used Craigslist. If you're only looking for a couple of days, you might see if there is a service similar to Parents in A Pinch: http://www.parentsinapinch.com/ParentsInAPinch.aspx

Alyson · June 17th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks! Craigslist makes me nervous though.. I could do my own background checks and all though right?

milliez · June 17th, 2009, 10:15 PM

My sister also found her nanny through Craigslist and they love her. She's been working for them for a year now and is fantastic.

~ Melissa

Bonnie · June 17th, 2009, 10:18 PM

I've used Craigslist too... Since you only need someone for a week, you might find someone whose regular employer is on vacation or someone who wants to pick up extra hours and you could get a quick reference from their regular employer. We did that once and got a great girl for a week who worked for a local family. There is sittercity.com which you can look at free to see if there are any people who appeal to you , but you have to sign up and pay to contact them, some have background checks, some do not.. there are some other similar sites too. Also, do you have a college near you? That is a great resource. They sometimes have websites you can post on.

kika · June 17th, 2009, 10:48 PM

I used to work for Parents in a Pinch while I was at Wellesley College.

Great company.

I have used Nannies 4 Hire for informational purposes (like what to expect as far as salaries in my area), but have never actually joined.

Alyson, is there a college or university in your town? Wellesley College has a public website where parents can interact with students. Parents can post requests for babysitting jobs (either temporary or long term) and students can list their services. I think Harvard may have had something similar, too, but I am not sure if it was available outside of the Harvard community. I know the Wellesley one was public. If you have a college or university in your town, maybe they have a similar website?

Would you feel comfortable hiring a college student?

Alyson · June 17th, 2009, 11:56 PM

Melissa.. thanks! It's good to hear from so many that they've had great experience with Craigslist!

Bonnie, I was just going to PM you! haha.. since I know that you're at least in the same state! I totally forgot that I'd signed up on Sittercity.com a few months back. I'll have to check there!

Thanks Kika.. and yes, there is a junior college about 2 blocks away. I'll have to check out their website and ask around. I'm fine with hiring a college student. I actually asked Brookelyn's violin teacher if she knows anyone that would do it.. but she doesn't. Darn, because I would really trust her judgement!

Ok.. thanks ladies! Off to look at Sittercity.com

June 17th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#1
Alyson Excited for Kristen! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where it can't decide if it's going to be warm or cold! Posts: 10,297	Need Nanny help! I'm going to be gone for a week in September and we have nobody to watch the kids. We're considering hiring a nanny for a few of the days, assuming that Matt can take 2 days off of work. I know that a couple of you have/had a nanny before.. can you direct me to a reputeable agency/website?? TIA! __________________ Moving On... Our blog.. McMahonX4

June 17th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#2
gulp! between here and there. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,874	we've just always used Craigslist. If you're only looking for a couple of days, you might see if there is a service similar to Parents in A Pinch: http://www.parentsinapinch.com/ParentsInAPinch.aspx __________________ This Castle Has Rules

June 17th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#3
Alyson Excited for Kristen! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where it can't decide if it's going to be warm or cold! Posts: 10,297	Thanks! Craigslist makes me nervous though.. I could do my own background checks and all though right? __________________ Moving On... Our blog.. McMahonX4

June 17th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#4
milliez Layla is 4 years old!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Adjusting to be a working mom. Posts: 2,403	My sister also found her nanny through Craigslist and they love her. She's been working for them for a year now and is fantastic. ~ Melissa __________________ Kenneth Daniel~8/26/01Nicholas Patrick~4/20/03 Layla Renee' ~ 10/27/05 Olivia Paige ~ 10/4/07 Millie's Bowtique: Hairbows, tutu's, headbands, bow & headband holders, applique, embroidery and more!

June 17th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#5
Bonnie Busy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: crazytown Posts: 6,096	I've used Craigslist too... Since you only need someone for a week, you might find someone whose regular employer is on vacation or someone who wants to pick up extra hours and you could get a quick reference from their regular employer. We did that once and got a great girl for a week who worked for a local family. There is sittercity.com which you can look at free to see if there are any people who appeal to you , but you have to sign up and pay to contact them, some have background checks, some do not.. there are some other similar sites too. Also, do you have a college near you? That is a great resource. They sometimes have websites you can post on. __________________ 3 Crazy Sisters Caroline Anne 6/24/02 Courtney Lee 1/21/04 Tatum Eileen 9/20/05

June 17th, 2009, 10:48 PM	#6
kika Oh dear, I have 129 FF tabs open. Sigh. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stupiddriverville, GA Posts: 4,036	I used to work for Parents in a Pinch while I was at Wellesley College. Great company. I have used Nannies 4 Hire for informational purposes (like what to expect as far as salaries in my area), but have never actually joined. Alyson, is there a college or university in your town? Wellesley College has a public website where parents can interact with students. Parents can post requests for babysitting jobs (either temporary or long term) and students can list their services. I think Harvard may have had something similar, too, but I am not sure if it was available outside of the Harvard community. I know the Wellesley one was public. If you have a college or university in your town, maybe they have a similar website? Would you feel comfortable hiring a college student? __________________

June 17th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#7
Alyson Excited for Kristen! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where it can't decide if it's going to be warm or cold! Posts: 10,297	Melissa.. thanks! It's good to hear from so many that they've had great experience with Craigslist! Bonnie, I was just going to PM you! haha.. since I know that you're at least in the same state! I totally forgot that I'd signed up on Sittercity.com a few months back. I'll have to check there! Thanks Kika.. and yes, there is a junior college about 2 blocks away. I'll have to check out their website and ask around. I'm fine with hiring a college student. I actually asked Brookelyn's violin teacher if she knows anyone that would do it.. but she doesn't. Darn, because I would really trust her judgement! Ok.. thanks ladies! Off to look at Sittercity.com __________________ Moving On... Our blog.. McMahonX4

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