Hi all,

I've been collecting questions from a lot of new parents in the neighbourhood about finding a nanny and sharing a nanny. Below is a list of questions with some information filled in as answers. Please reply to this with any further answers you can provide.

Many thanks and a special thanks to bumblebees nannies whose website provided some of the information posted.

1. Where can I find a good nanny?
   • canadiannannies.ca - Apparently ALL nannies are registered on the site, resumes are on line along with bios.  I believe there is a $67 membership fee, but it's well worth it.  Way cheaper than going through an agency.
   • www.moderngoverness.com 
   • http://www.bumblebeesnannies.com/ - local resource in Leslieville that places nannies
   • Word of mouth, ask nannies working for family/friends
2. How much should I be paying a live-out nanny?
   • $10.25/hour or more, plus time and a half for hours over 44/week. Expect to pay between $450 and $600/week. CPP and EI contributions are additional.
3. Is there a different rate depending on number of kids? What if we are sharing a nanny with another family?
4. What hours can I expect a nanny to work?
   • About 10 hours a day seems to be normal for full-time: 8am – 6pm.
5. What responsibilities can I expect (child care, cooking, etc.)?
   • a broad range of responsibilities, including just about everything related to your children:playing, entertaining, organizing play dates, sports and activities, cleaning the children’s rooms/bathrooms, toys, homework, cooking for the children and associated kitchen cleanup, children’s laundry.
6. Do we pay CPP and EI or just cash?
   • Up to you. Recommended that you do pay and keep everything “above board”.
7. What considerations should I make when thinking about sharing a nanny with another family?
   • should have the same philosophies on parenting, routines, discipline, etc. In most nanny shares, the involved families have one child each.
8. When should I start looking for a nanny?