Firstly, thank you to everyone who answered my questions about snow and nannies. I'm sorry not to have replied. Baby daughter came down with d &v....
A query about what happens about nannies and their friends. My nanny used to work in childcare and has mentioned that she would like to meet up with the mum of one of the children she used to care for along with the child, as she was fond of the child. She's asked if it's ok if they come to our house.
I'll be at work. I've never met the mum before, and she doesn't know the mum at all well.
I feel a bit funny about people that I don't know being in our house while I'm at work. Partly just a territorial thing I think. Partly a concern as to something happening while I'm out (child hurting themselves in our house - don't know the parent well).
BUT I really don't want to make my nanny feel uncomfortable and realise that she needs to have friends and colleagues and that it's good for my DD to have playmates.
I thought of suggesting that they met in a cafe or a playgroup? Or that I'd prefer to meet the mum too, so could they come on a day when I was working at home? Would any nannies out there be offended with either of those options? That said, I'm not even sure that if I did meet the mum for 5 mins that that would be enough for me to feel completely comfortable with the next visit. Probably would.
All opinions welcome...