Making a Nanny Share Work

Last week, we talked about what a nanny share is, and how you can find your own nanny share arrangement. Once you've done that, how do you make sure it works?

Every family is different, and therefore it is important that you find a family that you get along with to get off to the right start. Both families will need to compromise so they're both happy with the arrangement. Meet with the family (without kids if possible!) beforehand and talk about what you each expect to get out of the situation. Discuss topics like:

• Where the care takes place - always at one home, or alternating?
• What duties are required in each home - this will have to be discussed with the nanny as well, but make sure that one family isn't expecting significantly more duties than the other.
• What will the nanny be paid, and how is this divided between the families?
• What happens if the nanny is sick, or the children of one family are sick?
• When are vacations being taken by each family?

We posted a blog at CanadianNanny.ca with 10 Steps to a Successful Nanny Share. Check this out and make sure you consider all the details before proceeding in order to avoid any hiccups as time goes on.

Next week, we'll discuss a Nanny Share arrangement from the nanny's point of view. See you then!

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