Where can I find a babysitter/nanny?

[Renee in FL]

I need to hire someone to come to our place of business and assist with childcare in the mornings. I already tried the local homeschool loop and craigslist. Any other ideas? Our church is not anywhere near our business.

[Plaid Dad]

You might try the Yellow Pages under "nannies" or "child care" to see if you can find a nanny placement service in your area. Good luck!

[Dawn E]

If it is anywhere near a university, call a campus ministry director. Students have varied schedules and a director would know if anyone is looking for a job during the hours you need.

[Laurel]

If you have more money than time, then a nanny agency is a great idea. If you have more time than money, I would recommend looking on your own. Tell everyone that you are looking for a nanny. Your church may not be in the business area, but maybe a friend has a friend who is looking for a part time job, etc. You just never know.

I ditto the suggestion to check at your local university (if there is one). Most campuses have online job boards as well.

There are quite a few online nanny sites. Some of the good ones include:
http://www.4nannies.com
http://www.gonannies.com
http://www.greataupair.com
http://www.nannies4hire.com
http://www.enannysource.com
Families normally have to pay a small fee to be able to contact the potential candidates, but it is much cheaper than a nanny agency.

For further nanny-related information, I highly recommend this site:
Nanny Network Bulletin Board (http://www.nannynetwork.com/Naniboard/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi)
There is a wealth of information there, as well as lots of nannies and parents who can answer all your questions.

(BTW, I am a nanny, and would be happy to try to answer any other questions you may have...)