You\u2019re all set to go to work or leave your home and oh no \u2014 your nanny calls and says they\u2019re sick. What can you do? Let\u2019s talk about what steps you should take immediately if your nanny calls in sick, plus what you can do when the next sick day happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll talk about having a backup plan in detail later in this post, but for now, who can fill in for your nanny? Maybe you have family members, close friends, or a trusted neighbor who can help you out in a pinch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If no one is available and you\u2019ve hired your nanny through a nanny placement agency, see if they offer emergency sick coverage (especially with COVID-19 so prevalent). Some agencies have child care providers on-call or available through referral in an emergency. At A Perfect Fit, we always suggest that you inform anyone who fills in for you that your regular nanny is sick and share the last time they were in your house, since there’s a possibility your replacement provider could get exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019ve found a substitute, make sure you talk to your kiddos about it! They\u2019re used to their regular nanny. Turning them over to someone brand new can be disruptive to their schedule…not to mention a little overwhelming or scary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explain to your kids that their nanny is sick, and for now, someone else will take care of them. Remind them that everything will be alright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get everything ready for your nanny replacement\u2019s arrival. Write down important information for them, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When your child care provider arrives, go over the important information you\u2019ve gathered for them. Make sure to answer any questions they might have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should also put together a quick system for communication. Will you text them for updates throughout the day? If there\u2019s a serious emergency, what\u2019s the fastest way to reach you? Should they call instead? Have a communication system in place and be on the same page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You and your kids made it through your nanny\u2019s sick day! Now that you know what to expect for the next sick day, it\u2019s a good idea to create a backup plan. Having a backup plan in place will reduce stress and ensure your family is prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Put together a list of emergency backup nannies or babysitters. You might want two to three people who can watch your child, such as family members, other nannies, or close friends. Ask them if they\u2019re okay with being your backup contacts. If you work with a nanny agency, your agency may do this for you, so you do not have to worry about it. For example, at A Perfect Fit, we keep track of your preferred sitters and always ask you first before sending out a replacement. One simple call to our agency and we take care of the rest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gather all the important info you wrote down earlier and go over it again. Did you miss any information? Is there anything else a backup nanny would need to know? You might consider adding details about your child\u2019s likes, dislikes, or habits to help things run smoothly for a backup nanny. Revise your info and put it into a folder so it\u2019s all in one place for next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking for emergency care in Phoenix, Dallas, Denver, or Miami? A Perfect Fit can help! In addition to referrals for emergencies booked with 24 hours or less notice, we also offer temporary nanny placements, home educator services, newborn care specialists, and more. Learn more about A Perfect Fit\u2019s services<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You\u2019re all set to go to work or leave your home and oh no \u2014 your nanny calls and says they\u2019re sick. What can you do? Let\u2019s talk about what steps you should take immediately if your nanny calls in sick, plus what you can do when the next sick […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":444,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[34,31],"tags":[49,36,48,50],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=443"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":445,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443\/revisions\/445"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}