Dear All, Sounds like with the return of kids to school, some great nannies are now looking to pick up shifts. We, too, have a fantastic nanny who has been with our family since January 2015, but my kids are now in preschool programs and, unfortunately, we simply don't need her help anymore. The nanny is simply stellar: she has many years experience in a daycare taking care of a room full of infants (in fact, we met her at the daycare center and "stole" her), she has engaged my kids with thoughtful and creative activities, she made weekly trips to the library for story time, to museums, to the Toy Lending Library, parks, gymnastics, etc. We kept a calendar with her and she provided weekly lesson plans on a theme or topic; we noticed how our son picked up vocabulary and skills thanks to building consistency into the day's activities. She never once called in sick, was always on time, and 100% dependable. If we ran out of milk on her watch, she'd text me for a shopping list and make a grocery run for us. Truly, she is a gem! She has just had her own baby and would like to work several days a week with a family that will allow her to also care for her newborn. I have every confidence that she will be able to manage this type of arrangement. If your family is in need of an excellent caregiver, please do let me know. I'll be happy to give more details and, if appropriate, connect you to her. All best, Dawn