Whether it's two weeks' notice or a text the night before, a nanny leaving can upend your week and your child's world. Here's what to do first.
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.
Was it pay, hours, the job growing, or a mismatch? An honest look now makes the next match stronger. Update your job description, then start the hiring process with those lessons in hand.
Whatever your agreement says, often two weeks. If there's no agreement, write one for your next hire.
If the parting is safe and friendly, yes. A goodbye helps children understand that people leave without it being their fault.
Pay for all hours worked. Final-pay rules vary by state, so check yours.
A plan for this week, your child, and the next hire.
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Screening call, reference questions, clinical interview, and trial-day checklist.
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Tammy is not a placement agency and has no affiliation with, or financial interest in, any agency, daycare or payroll service. She provides independent expert guidance; decisions remain your family’s. Legal, tax and licensing questions belong with the appropriate professional or state agency.