How Do I submit a nanny sighting?
Your submissions may be:
1) emailed to isawyournanny@aol.com
2) left as an anonymous comment to THIS post right here, right now.
3) Left as an anonymous instant message using the MEEBO toolbar on the main ISYN page.
What details do I include in my nanny sighting?
INCLUDE THESE DETAILS IN YOUR SUBMISSION
Physical description of caregiver:
Physical description of involved child/children:
Address or venue of observed incident:
Date and time of incident:
Detailed description of what you witnessed:
Description of vehicle, bag, stroller that may aid in identifying involved caregiver:
To submit a photograph of the nanny, please email it to us as an attachment or upload the image for free at ImageShack and send us the URL of the image.
1) emailed to isawyournanny@aol.com
2) left as an anonymous comment to THIS post right here, right now.
3) Left as an anonymous instant message using the MEEBO toolbar on the main ISYN page.
What details do I include in my nanny sighting?
INCLUDE THESE DETAILS IN YOUR SUBMISSION
Physical description of caregiver:
Physical description of involved child/children:
Address or venue of observed incident:
Date and time of incident:
Detailed description of what you witnessed:
Description of vehicle, bag, stroller that may aid in identifying involved caregiver:
To submit a photograph of the nanny, please email it to us as an attachment or upload the image for free at ImageShack and send us the URL of the image.
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I once dated a nanny. She was an amazing one and a great friend to the parent and role model to the child. I know she will make a great mother someday and that was such a great characteristic.I found it so endearing and attractive. I just wanted to say I miss her and I hope she's keeping her little angel smiling and she gets her own great kids someday. I know she was angry at me when things ended, but I grew up a lot and hoped someday maybe things could work out and we could have our own nanny. Best of luck,
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Sounds like a very interesting story...
Is there more?
the parent talking about the pierrepont nannies got what she deserved she should mhob,just because she is a stay at home mom now that do not make her the park police she has three girls that need her attention when she at the park with them. her nanny was doing a very good job looking after her kids but now she is at home she thinks she is the king of the park i guess her coworkers do not miss her at all and yes she did take that pic,her nanny must be very happy to be only working two days with her,i know i would
This sounds like a juicy story. Dish it!
There are distinct differences in the types of childcare that are available, and I just wanted to list them for those that might not know:
Au Pairs
Au pairs are European students who enter the United States to work as a primary caregiver for an American family. Au pair programs are regulated by the U.S. government. If you choose this type of in-home care, be aware that Au Pairs have required housing arrangements, weekly stipends and scheduled programs that they must complete with their host family throughout the year. Most parents who prefer Au Pairs like their "older sibling" appeal.
Babysitters
A Babysitter is a part-time caregiver usually hired for an hourly rate. Babysitters generally work less than 20 hours a week, and they can work in either their home or yours. They are typically High school or College students.
Doulas
Doulas are specially trained labor assistants who work with expecting and new mothers. Post-partum Doulas are unbelievably helpful after labor because they can stay with new parents for up to two weeks, handling night feedings, diaper changes and recording all of Baby's night experiences.
Mother's Helpers
Mother's helpers are like babysitters-in-training. Mother's helpers can baby-sit while you're at home either working or simply hanging around with the kids. Their presence may help you relax and get some housework done without the nail-biting stress of leaving your child alone for the first time.
Nannies
Nannies are full-time caregivers that either live in your home or travel daily to your family. Nannies typically work an average of 20-40 hours a week, and child care is their full-time profession. Nannies can provide you with relief if you are a Parent looking for permanent help, but be aware that nannies are a little more complicated to hire and pay.
The reason for my doing this is because nothing aggravates me more than a Nanny getting called, or mistaken for, a Babysitter.
I'm not trying to downplay Babysitters, but they are mostly fly-by-night.
Nannies that have chosen this as a profession have done so because we love caring for children and want to have some influence in their lives.
Someone's babysitter is on Craigslist Parenting Forum, posting pictures of the inside of their house because she says it's filthy.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/forums/?ID=101804270
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/forums/?forumID=1047
you are a dirty, dirty bitch for printing that mean thing about nannies being akin to cashiers.
Huh? Margaret wtf are you talking about?
Ol' marge there is a psycho. Don't pay her no mind.
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to apologize for not being on the site for quite some time and to let everyone know that the baby came and all is well and to also thank you all for all the helpful advice in my time of distress.
It all worked out well. Mom went into labor when grandma was visiting so I never had to stay late or overnight hence the "money" conversation didn't come up, much to my relief.
The baby is doing well and big sister is doing well also, being very helpful and nurturing.
We are all very excited baby brother is finally here.
Thanks again!
nannyinmanhattan
Could you give us the name of the thread, or put the update in the thread?
Thanks! :)
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Hi,
I'm a graduate of English Nanny and Governess School in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. I love being a (CPN) certified professional nanny and the school has placed me in several wonderful jobs w/great families. I have been placed w/3 families in the last 10 years. They neg. great salary, benefits, vacation, etc. I just wanted nannies out there to know that there is training out there to be the best you can be. I have been so lucky w/ the families I have had and I have gotten great raises because of my training and experience. I'm getting married next month and I know when I start our own family this experience will make we a wonderful mother!
I have had some very unsuitable candidates apply for positions recently. I am looking for a seasoned career nanny in Manhattan. She must have a 4-year college degree and 5+ years of full-time experience. The job is for 1 child 16 months old. Where can I find an excellent candidate to work in Manhattan for a 40+ hour week? They may live-in or out. Czdlutz@yahoo.com
MPP and Jane, do you know why the recent comments section seems to be stuck in its same status from a few days ago?
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As a SAHM, I am so glad this site exists! We stopped going to one park because I just could not stand the pain of seeing children cared for by indifferent nannies. If I had known this site existed, I might have been able to help those mothers help their children.
Is $400 reasonable for 55 hours a week watching a one year old? It's a live-in position.
NYC Explorers
on Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, an indoor playspot.
A nanny, big, black 300 plus pounds, long braids in a ponytail down her back, dk blue jeans, black shirt, plaid shirt over black was caring for young white boy with curly hair. Boy needed to be changed or checked and was running and playing happy and precociously. She grabbed him by one arm and spanked his bottom five times. He was wearing jeans and was shocked because he was playing around and I think he thought she was too. He was wearing jeans and a pull up and diaper, so I dont think she really hurt him but I dont think nannies should be grabbing on kids like this or spanking them like that. The little boy had a long sleeved green shirt on with a stick figure cartoon on it. He also had a silver bracelt on his hand and I assumed it was a medic alert bracelet, but it could have just been a bracelt. He was 2-3 years old. Big head, small body, lots of curly hair, runnny nose.
Thursday, 2/5 in Brooklyn
I dont know if this has been addressed before and you might have to spell check this because I am on my phone. I wanted to run this by other employers and see how they feel about this. We have a good nanny, she has been with us 4 months and is a live-in. We pay her overtime when she works late, per day, not per week. She doesn't seem to mind babysitting 2-3 nights per week. When my husband and I come home, we usually have a drink. I will usually have a glass or two of wine, he will usually have a scotch. Occasionally, he will have many glasses of wine to the point where he and I have joked in front of the nanny about him knocking out a whole bottle of wine. The thing is, the nanny, age 30, when she is babysitting late, will have a drink as early as before dinner. I am not counting how much she drinks. I think it tends to be 3-4 glasses of wine or 3-4 beers. She doesn't eat with the children (I would prefer she did), but will sit with them and have a drink. Then she will clean up the kitchen and have another drink and join them in the family room where she has another drink. I don't believe she is intoxicated, although I do wonder if she would be impaired if she needed to drive somewhere. My real question has to do with the appropriateness of these actions. She is on the clock and making double her hourly salary when she works past 6:30. She has the right to say no if she doesn't want to sit (we told her this when we hired her). Employers, what do you think? How would you handle this?
I witnessed a nanny (at least I think it's the nanny) today at the Houston zoo.
I'm not 100% sure it was a nanny/babysitter. How she interacted with the child made it seem like she was not the mother. She seemed unsure of herself and just sort of out of place.
The nanny was young, late teens early 20s, blond hair blue eyes wearing a white terry cloth running outfit.
The little girl had brown hair and blue eyes and was wearing a sweatshirt that probably belonged to the lady watching her. It was white also. You couldn't see the clothes that the little girl was wearing because of the sweatshirt. She looked to be about 18 months.
They had a green stroller with them that had a built in bug net, I couldn't tell the brand but it was similar to the graco or evenflo strollers that come with a baby carrier.
There was also a man with them. My guess is that was her boyfriend or husband by the way they were holding hands and kissing. He was wearing jeans and a blue Texans hat
The problem was they were not watching the little girl on the carousel. They allowed the little girl to go through the gate by herself while they stood there talking to each other. The little girl walked along the wooden part of the carousel (where all the animals were) and then walked to the inside concrete part and walked along the inside of that area. Finally the lady came inside the gate and picked the little girl and put her on the monkey but when the carousel started the little girl screamed and the lady yelled at her to knock it off. She then took her off and sat down on one of the sleighs and as soon as the little girl stopped crying she tried to put her back on the monkey but the little girl started to cry so she sat back down on the sleigh with her. She continually told the little girl how bad she was and that she was acting like a baby and she needed to stop. When the carousel stopped she put the little girl on the ground grabbed her by her arm and roughly pulled her through the gate and put her in the stroller.
http://www.martinezmillwork.com/index_files/image5681.jpg
They were standing about where the red ladder is in the picture and the little girl was running on the inside where the mirrors are. I did not take the picture, I found it online.
Hello. I sent in a question earlier today and I was hoping you would publish it so I could get some feedback before my nanny babysits at night the next time.
CL listing. I copied it here because it will probably be flagged off.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/dmg/1058360126.html
Wet nurse (Grand prairie)
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Reply to: gigs-xnr7m-1058360126@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-03-03, 10:18AM CST
I need a wet nurse on Thursday from about 8pm through the night untill about 8 am I will pay you 100$ If this works out you will be able to do this 2 or 3 times a month. If you also want to watch my toddlers as well through the night I will pay an extra 30 dollars. They will be asleep. My baby is almost 4 months old and is the sweetest thing you ever seen
Location: Grand prairie
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: 100
PostingID: 1058360126
I need opinions please.
I interviewed with a very nice single mom 2 weeks ago. The hours suit my needs and the pay is good. She has 2 adorable children. She told me she is a waitress in an upscale establishment. She was very selective about the interview process, called my references and did a background check on me. Monday she called to tell me I was hired and could I start Friday evening. I said yes. I stopped by her home this morning to go over things and become familiar with her house. (She owns her own home in a nice neighborhood)
She was on her way out and as I left and I decided to take a walk around the neighborhood I would be working in. I will mostly be working late nights she may occasionally have me there weekend days.
As I was returning to my car, a woman came out of the house near hers. She asked if I was going to be the new babysitter. I said yes. Then she asked if I knew the woman Iwas a stripper. I was shocked! The neighbor gave me the name where she works and I just had my husband call and ask if X would be on this Friday night he was told YES! The club is an upscale club but my DH says no way he wants me working for a stripper. He worries about what sort of people she might bring home and what I could innocently get involved in.
Now I don't know what to do. On one hand I can see my husband's point and on the other I see nothing wrong with how she makes a living. It's not easy out there and I know strippers often make a full time salary working part-time hours. An excellent situation for a single mom who gets to earn a living wage and be there for her kids. I addition, we had a good friend who paid her own way through college stripping and he saw nothing wrong with that back then.
My big issue is she lied to me. I can understand why she lied but I still feel uncomfortable about that, particularly after she checked me out so thoroughly.
I promised to sit for her this Friday evening but I'm not sure if I should get involved. I'm also not sure what to tell her if I decide not to work for her. After the interview process and subsequent conversations, I would feel silly saying something "came up" My DH says just lie to her like she did to me but that's not my style. I can't think of a way to tell her I know the truth either.
Oy Vey!
where is the website for nannies to report negligent parents? ? ?
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