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smith432 · Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 347

Advantages

You'll find that there are some definite perks to having a childcare provider live with your family. Though it's not for everyone, if you're considering a live-in nanny, here are the advantages:

1. A live-in nanny is more affordable than a live-out nanny. Most are willing to negotiate a lower salary in exchange for room and board. Also, most live-in nannies are relatively new to the country and have entry level salary expectations.

2. Usually live-in nannies are much more flexible with regard to their schedule and the number of hours they work, so if you travel a lot or need overnight care regularly a live-in nanny can be very helpful.

3. Live-in nannies are often more willing to take additional hours with short notice as they are not required to commute to their place of employment, especially useful for people whose work schedule changes a lot or those who work on call.

Disadvantages

There are also some challenges when employing a live-in nanny that should be addressed:

1. In Canada most live-in nannies are on the "Live-in Caregiver program," which means you must apply to Service Canada so that the offer of employment can be assessed. This can be a drawn out and confusing process which involves approval from three government agencies. For more information regarding this process visit the Optimum Childcare and Nannies website.

2. Although it is nice for your nanny to become a member of your family there are sometimes problematic issues with regard to privacy for both your family and your nanny. If you do not have private self-contained accommodation your nanny will be living in your home using your kitchen and coming and going on her time off. If is important to set some clear guidelines with regard to her having friends and family over to visit or stay in your home.

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