https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 13:50:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564539 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:45:41 +0000 Shantuck 2564539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Bright Horizons backup service all the time. I'd just call them and cancel and they will notify the agency who will then notify her. Usually you have until 5 to 6 p.m. the day before to cancel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564536 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:43:37 +0000 magnoliamama42 2564536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Plumeria: It's funny how we sometimes can't put into words WHY something isn't right, but we just KNOW. I find those are the times we, as parents, most doubt ourselves.</p> <p>Good for you for going with your gut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564517 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:15:06 +0000 Plumeria 2564517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, I let her go after I heard my baby appear to be choking on something. I have no idea why she didn't notice he put something in his mouth that wasn't a kids toy. I told her it wasn't a good fit. She took it fairly well. I then called the agency and told them. They are working on getting me another nanny for tomorrow. Yeah, so many things were off on her 3 hour stay here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564490 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:37:25 +0000 winniebee 2564490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: Agree </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564488 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:33:38 +0000 magnoliamama42 2564488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Plumeria: This is not something you would handle yourself. In fact, it may even be in the contract you signed for the service/agency. Call the agency, let them know that the lady is great but she's just not meshing right with your family and you'd like someone different for tomorrow. Call them right away so that they have time to find someone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564481 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:26:30 +0000 catomd00 2564481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is just call the agency now and tell them. They can deal with it, that's their job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564478 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:25:18 +0000 Iced Tea 2564478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with Lioneyes. </p> <p>Agencies are meant to be a go-between anyway. If I had a complaint, I'd probably make it to the agency and let them explain it to her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564408 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:23:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2564408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lioneyes: Agree! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564376 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:57:43 +0000 lioneyes 2564376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>just say, "thank you so much for your help today, i appreciate your jumping in on such short notice. my circumstances for tomorrow have changed so we won't be needing your services anymore." i don't see a point in addressing the issues, if there even are any that are concrete (versus just not a great vibe). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564373 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:54:49 +0000 mrsrain 2564373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-my-temp-nanny-shes-not-working-out#post-2564370 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:51:11 +0000 Plumeria 2564370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my work has a benefit for backup care service. I call the service and they find a nanny for me for however many hours or days I need it. </p> <p>I've used the service for the week now and have had 3 nannies so far. They all have worked out. Today, a new nanny came and she's just not working out. (They other nannies were not available so that's why I got another assigned to me.) She's only been here for less than 2 hours. I'm working from home today and there's just somethings that bother me. Enough that I don't want her coming back. She's supposed to come back tomorrow. </p> <p>Money isn't the issue. I'll let the service know that she didn't work about and they'll try to find someone else. I am aware that they might not be able to find someone. Although, they do work with placing nannies with only a couple hours notice. If I didn't already have her scheduled, I could call them tonight and ask for a nanny. (Oh, the service is with Bright Horizon Backup care and I'm pleasantly surprised with the nannies I've seen. Almost all of nannies, I would use again.)</p> <p>I've never fired anyone before. </p> <p>How do I do it? What's the best way to do this?<br /> I don't want to sound rude so I want to do this as politely as possible. (If that is possible. ;)<br /> Has anyone done this before? </p>