Day one sets the tone. Plan a shorter day where you're home for at least part of it, and cover the essentials before you hand over the keys.
Tammy Gold, LCSW, spent years matching families with nannies before writing Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer (Penguin). Today she works beside families, and their agencies, as a neutral expert: defining the job, interviewing candidates, checking references and setting up the first 30 days.
Complete whatever new-hire paperwork your payroll provider requires, and give her a signed copy of your work agreement.
Ask what was hard, what surprised her and what she needs. Then say one specific thing that went well. The rest of the first month is in the first 30 days.
Yes, for at least part of it. Overlap lets your child see you trust her and lets you show routines rather than just describe them.
Yes, at her full rate, including any overlap time with you.
Show the routine once, write it down, then step back and review together at the end of the day. See managing quality without micromanaging.
Build a first week and first month that set your nanny up to succeed.
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Screening call, reference questions, clinical interview, and trial-day checklist.
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