Daytime nanny etiquette: Napping or staying awake?
I was reading a discussion about whether it’s acceptable for a nanny to nap while the child is sleeping, and there seemed to be a lot of agreement from Nannies that it’s a common and reasonable practice.
That made me curious what other nanny employers think. If your child is down for a nap during a regular daytime shift, are you comfortable with your nanny sleeping as well, or do you expect them to stay awake and available during their shift?
ETA: Thanks for all the NPs who participated! I requested that the post be locked due to so many Nannies seemingly being incapable of respecting the flair, as well as mods refusing to properly moderate the thread. Hopefully this is not an indication of either groups general ability to follow simple directions.
It seems that, overwhelmingly, employers do not want their Nannies napping at work, with some making allowances for extenuating circumstances.