If she does not already have it, you should pay for it, or better yet, have a few neighbors chip in and get a Red Cross employee to come to your home and train a group of neighbors and nannies in CPR and other emergency techniques.

If you are going on a winter vacation somewhere warm where there will be ocean and pool swimming, you can give your neighbors a holiday gift, by hosting this service for them and their nannies with a Christmas party theme and refreshments after the training is completed.

If you do ask your nanny to stay late, there are two different ways to compensate her. You can pay her an hourly rate above her salary, or you can give her the over time hours off at the end of the week or allow her to come in late or leave early at some point to make up the time.

If you do not want your child driving with the nanny be clear about this.

If you do not want your child going in the car with other nannies, as a group to the park, for instance, make that clear, too.

If you do want your nanny to drive your child on a restricted basis, make sure that you are very clear about where the nanny can and cannot drive your child.

Keep a copy of your nanny’s driver’s license and proof of insurance as well as owner’s registration on her car, in your files. You do not want your child driving with someone who is not legally licensed, uninsured or driving a stolen car. Make sure that you have asked about your nanny’s driving record. Ask her about all tickets she has gotten – parking or otherwise. Ask her about all accidents she has been in.

If your child needs to be in a car seat, purchase an extra one if you can afford it, for your nanny’s car.