My nanny has been coming the whole time. My husband and I are both working from home. She and her family are as careful as we are, to limit exposure. We are all in the “same circle” as they say. Having had several nannies until we found our beloved nanny now. I can share a few lessons on finding a nanny. 1. Trust your gut. Even if interview and resume are perfect but something doesn’t feel right. Trust it. 2. List out their responsibilities. And discuss during interviews. Good communication is key. You are their manager. Treat them and the duties that way. 3. Check their social media accounts. I know some people won’t like this suggestion. But you are inviting them into your home and be with your children. Do they seem to make good decisions on their posts. Are there pictures of them recently practicing, or not, social distancing. If someone shows you their true colors, believe them. 4. this one isn’t doable really in current environment - see how your kids interact with them on a final candidate interviews. And trust your kids instincts too. 5. Be careful with care dot com. Caregivers, who get bad reviews, can close that profile and create a new one. Get some solid references. And call them! Moms tend to be honest with other moms.
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