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A Nanny Needs to be Reliable

Two of the main reasons parents than can afford to do so hire a nanny instead of using a daycare provider are convenience and reliability. A nanny comes right to the home, or in some cases lives there. The parent doesn’t have to worry when the child’s sick – the nanny will still be there to care for the child.  If the nanny’s consistently late or doesn’t show up for work on occasion, that reliability goes out the window. When this happens it’s time to part ways and find a new nanny, no matter how close they are to the children.

Theft and Deception

The relationship between a nanny and their employer needs to be based on trust. If a parent learns that their nanny is stealing from them, or that they’re lying about something serious, the parent should let the nanny go right away.

One of the main reasons parents use a service like NJBS is because all nannies go through a rigorous screening process that includes a criminal background check.  They’re typically quite experienced with a well-developed reputation for trustworthiness and honesty.  When a parent chooses to hire a nanny privately, there are no guarantees the nanny they hire will have the same type of credentials.

Relocation

One of the most difficult reasons to let a nanny go is because of a family relocation. If one parent has received a chance to advance their career on the other side of the country, it may not be possible to take the nanny with them. The nanny may have close ties at home and not want to move, or there may be other reasons that they can’t go with the family.

This type of transition will be difficult for everyone involved. It’s always best to give the children and the nanny as much notice as possible so they can be ready for the change when it comes. If the bond between the nanny and child is strong, the parents may want to consider allowing some type of relationship to continue to make things easier.

Personalities in the Way

It may be rare, but there will be times when the nanny is doing a wonderful job with the children, but there’s a personality clash with one or both of the parents. While it’s important for parents to keep their expectations realistic, sometimes it’s just not possible to get along with someone no matter how good of a job they’re doing. Both the parent and the nanny have to be comfortable with the relationship, or the children will suffer in the end. If a couple decide to let a nanny go because of a personality conflict, they should do so compassionately and professionally.