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New childcare arrangements - pls help me with logistics

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So I ended up having to fire my nanny. She actually had a friend stop by the house the other day while she was working and went outside and left DD in the house alone, asleep in her swing. DS came home from riding his bike, went inside, and DD was screaming. Who knows how long she had been. Nanny was still outside chatting with her friend.

So an acquaintance has offered to watch DD. She has two boys who are now in school but she has to be home to get them on and off the bus. Because of the timing I am going to have to drop DD off there and pick her up. This person has offered to bring DD to our house to be home for the day while her boys are in school but it would be less shuffling for her if she just stayed there all day, which I am ok with.

So here are the logistical questions...what do I need to have at her house to keep DD happy during the day? I am thinking just a PNP for naps, a bouncer, a few toys, and a play mat. I can keep a stash of diapers and wipes there, and bring bottles each day. And a couple changes of clothes.

DD still takes BM only so no need for a bottle warmer, baby food, etc. yet. Do any of your LOs sleep exclusively in a PNP during the day and do they do ok with it? DD is used to sleeping in a quiet room and I don't know if they have a good space for that over there - I am assuming it may take some time to adjust. Any suggestions?

Anything else I am not thinking of? I obviously have to figure out what to do if her kid(s) get sick or if LO is sick. I am hoping if DD is just mildly sick we could have her come to
My house to watch her that day and I will just WAH. Any time she has a stomach bug or high fever, etc. I would plan on staying home with her anyway. If her kids are sick I would keep DD home and take the day off or try to get my backup sitter to come over.

 

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Re: New childcare arrangements - pls help me with logistics

  • jtmomma13jtmomma13 member
    edited August 2014
    I think you've listed everything that you need! I do bring a sheet for the pack and play and bring it home at the end of the week to wash. And I also bring a swaddle blanket because he sleeps with one. Our DCP keeps the pack and play in her sons room- he is going into kindergarden so he won't be home for the school year but when he is home, he just isn't allowed in his room. 

    We have never had an issue with naps at daycare and sleeping in the pack and play. He always naps better there than at home.

    I would also talk to her- she might have an older bouncer or excersaucer lying around that your little one can use. My DCP did and it was great because I didn't have to lug it over and now that LO is one he's been playing with her sons old little people garage and busses and he loves them. So there isn't much of a need for me to bring toys over. When he was an infant I did buy a few hanging things and links to keep at her house because she didn't have a lot of infant toys.

    If LO is sick (fever or stomach bug) then he doesn't go to daycare. If he just has a cold then she will take him no problem. And I would ask her about him being mildly sick if she would be willing to come over for a few hours during the day but I wouldn't totally expect it and if she gets sick or her kids get sick then you're out of care. I also don't bring LO to her house when her kids are sick. Sore throats, fevers or stomach bug- we all stay home. 

    edit- you didn't mention a car seat. If she has to drop and pick up her kids from school she will need one. We bought an extra base and left it in her car when LO was in an infant seat. Now that he's in a convertible we bought an additional convertible seat to keep in her car. 
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    @jtmomma13‌ - thank you. I did not think about the sheet for the PNP - I will take that over. Also we will install a car seat base in her car although she should not be driving DD around much. Her boys take the bus to school so I don't have to worry about that.

     

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    @tricia560 - thank you / that is a great list!

     

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    I just set the bottle in a cup of hot tap water for a few minutes. DD just needs the chill taken off and she's good.

    It is a huge blessing for me - the timing just worked out and she is super sweet and great with kids so I think it will go well. I am paying her the same hourly rate I was paying the nanny even though I don't get all the benefits because I want her to be happy and she is doing me a huge favor. Plus DD still gets one-on-one care most of the day so that is huge for me too.

    I think you are right that the tax rules are different but I haven't looked into all of that yet. But I believe since she is not at my house she is not treated as an employee.

     

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  • ASmallWonderASmallWonder member
    If she's got two kids of her own, I'm guessing she won't be keen on leaving a car seat base installed in the car all the time.  If she's going to be taking it in and out, I wouldn't waste the money and would just make sure she knows how to do a baseless install, which is just as safe.
    Formerly known as elmoali :)

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