Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:00 AM
To the mother of "Samantha". You sent your two year old to Fun For All on Wednesday morning. I overheard your nanny speaking on the phone to you, it sounded like you were calling to make sure she got there and that she (the nanny) could keep Samantha occupied until 3. The nanny said, "I should keep her here until 3".
The two year old was tired of things by noon. The nanny then bought her lunch there but didn't even appear to have enough money to cover the two year old's drink and food! She was counting out change from the bottom of her pocketbook! After the child was finished eating, the nanny ate her leftovers. I don't know who your are but I made sympathetic eye contact with your nanny while she spoke to you. I could hear your shrill voice emanating from beyond the ear piece. The next time you need your tiny two year old out of the house, maybe you could give the nanny five extra dollars so she can buy herself a hotdog instead of being relegated to eat the toddler's picked over food! And what were you doing that was so important that you needed your daughter kept out of your home? Shouldn't she be home napping? When the nanny finally did leave, I heard her say she would drive slow. God forbid, you should be inconvenienced with the presence of your child! So basically I saw your nanny dealing with the horror that must be you and your aversion to your own child.
Tuesday
Forest Park walking from the Elementary School Alexandria. VA
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 3:00 PM
I witnessed a boy I think was about six years old walking from the elementary school to Forest Park. The kid looked so happy and excited. He wanted to get home because he had made plans with his friend to come over and play. The nanny said, "oh no, all you do is make a mess at home, you can play here". The kid started to argue with her but she put her foot down and made a few more comments about how she wasn't in the mood to clean up one of his messes. The kid looked pretty sad but eventually realized his only choice was to play at the park. Which might have been fine except he didn't seem to know many people because he played on his own. The nanny plopped herself down and started reading her magazine.
The nanny wore a red zipper sweat shirt over a white shirt, black pants and some kind of almost velvet looking high top tennis shoes. She wore her hair in a pony tail with a blue band and was African American. The boys was wearing jeans, a white collared shirt and Nike tennis shoes. The nanny seems like a lazy b*tch, if she is your nanny, I suggest you start making playdates for your son. This is what children do at this age! What are you paying this woman for?
P.S. Boys make messes. That's what they do!
I witnessed a boy I think was about six years old walking from the elementary school to Forest Park. The kid looked so happy and excited. He wanted to get home because he had made plans with his friend to come over and play. The nanny said, "oh no, all you do is make a mess at home, you can play here". The kid started to argue with her but she put her foot down and made a few more comments about how she wasn't in the mood to clean up one of his messes. The kid looked pretty sad but eventually realized his only choice was to play at the park. Which might have been fine except he didn't seem to know many people because he played on his own. The nanny plopped herself down and started reading her magazine.
The nanny wore a red zipper sweat shirt over a white shirt, black pants and some kind of almost velvet looking high top tennis shoes. She wore her hair in a pony tail with a blue band and was African American. The boys was wearing jeans, a white collared shirt and Nike tennis shoes. The nanny seems like a lazy b*tch, if she is your nanny, I suggest you start making playdates for your son. This is what children do at this age! What are you paying this woman for?
P.S. Boys make messes. That's what they do!
North Field Park, Glencoe, Illinois
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 10:45 AM
Very fit looking petite nanny with dark hair, light complexion and blue eyes. She may have a French accent. I often see her jogging pushing a Phil and Ted's blue and black stroller. She runs in the rain and when it is really hot out. She wears ear buds connected to an IPOD. The baby she takes care of is only about six months old. The baby can be screaming his lungs out and she is oblivious. I am all for a nanny who would prefer to get physical activity instead of sitting on a sofa at home, but on more than one occasion I see her run passed me and the child is just screaming. Seems kind of selfish to put her needs before the needs of the child in her care. Not too mention, the child is really screaming sometimes. Maybe this is how she gets him to sleep. Just thought I would mention it. Nanny runs in black lycra running pants and Adidas tennis shoes. Seems very committed to fitness and looking good, not so committed to young child who may need attention.
Very fit looking petite nanny with dark hair, light complexion and blue eyes. She may have a French accent. I often see her jogging pushing a Phil and Ted's blue and black stroller. She runs in the rain and when it is really hot out. She wears ear buds connected to an IPOD. The baby she takes care of is only about six months old. The baby can be screaming his lungs out and she is oblivious. I am all for a nanny who would prefer to get physical activity instead of sitting on a sofa at home, but on more than one occasion I see her run passed me and the child is just screaming. Seems kind of selfish to put her needs before the needs of the child in her care. Not too mention, the child is really screaming sometimes. Maybe this is how she gets him to sleep. Just thought I would mention it. Nanny runs in black lycra running pants and Adidas tennis shoes. Seems very committed to fitness and looking good, not so committed to young child who may need attention.
Monday
Walnut Acres Elementary School- Walnut Creek, CA
Monday, September 11, 2006
I think this is a nanny and I think that she is doing a drop off/pick up at Walnut Acres Elementary School, but I could be wrong. (I cannot see the ages of the children but it is also possible they may go to FMS). I have seen her four times already this year, driving a brand new black Jeep Cherokee (shiny and clean). The nanny looks young and blonde and wears her hair in a pony tail. She is driving two children to and from school. Both children ride in the back seat and are likely boys. The nanny (or mother) is a terrible driver who often speaks on her cell phone or seems to be fumbling with the radio or things within the vehicle. I have seen her on Blackstone Drive and on Walnut Avenue. She isn't running red lights; she just looks like a klutz. Her driving is jerky. She doesn't seem aware of her surroundings. I will continue to monitor this. It is early in the school year and could be nothing. Something seems off but I don't really have anything specific to site to call the police.
I think this is a nanny and I think that she is doing a drop off/pick up at Walnut Acres Elementary School, but I could be wrong. (I cannot see the ages of the children but it is also possible they may go to FMS). I have seen her four times already this year, driving a brand new black Jeep Cherokee (shiny and clean). The nanny looks young and blonde and wears her hair in a pony tail. She is driving two children to and from school. Both children ride in the back seat and are likely boys. The nanny (or mother) is a terrible driver who often speaks on her cell phone or seems to be fumbling with the radio or things within the vehicle. I have seen her on Blackstone Drive and on Walnut Avenue. She isn't running red lights; she just looks like a klutz. Her driving is jerky. She doesn't seem aware of her surroundings. I will continue to monitor this. It is early in the school year and could be nothing. Something seems off but I don't really have anything specific to site to call the police.
Lincoln Avenue/ Neguntatoque Park Lindenhurst, NY
Monday, September 11, 2006 1:30 PM
Two African American Nannies having an explicit conversation peppered with foul language and crude sentiment while supervising the children in their care. Nanny #1 had one child who was approximately three years old who was quite possibly out of earshot. Nanny #2 had a child who was possibly an 18 months who was at her feet, holding on to her knees and the stroller during the nanny's entire tirade. The nanny was attentive and sweet to the child in her care, but she did not seem to comprehend how inappropriate the language she used was. Nanny #1 was mostly just listening to nanny #1 who was angry about a problem with her sister. Nanny #2 may have been named "Pam" and was heavyset and wore black capris and a black, ribbed tank top. The little girl she was taking care of was wearing a yellow t-shirt with a silhouette of an old fashioned girl on it and white jean type pants. The child had brown hair with a pony tail gathered at the front of her head. Nanny #1 was slim with short hair, big eyes and she wore a blue sweat suit outfit (Juicy style but not Juicy). The boy she took care of was named Adam, short, buzzed hair, red shirt, blue jeans, etc.
Two African American Nannies having an explicit conversation peppered with foul language and crude sentiment while supervising the children in their care. Nanny #1 had one child who was approximately three years old who was quite possibly out of earshot. Nanny #2 had a child who was possibly an 18 months who was at her feet, holding on to her knees and the stroller during the nanny's entire tirade. The nanny was attentive and sweet to the child in her care, but she did not seem to comprehend how inappropriate the language she used was. Nanny #1 was mostly just listening to nanny #1 who was angry about a problem with her sister. Nanny #2 may have been named "Pam" and was heavyset and wore black capris and a black, ribbed tank top. The little girl she was taking care of was wearing a yellow t-shirt with a silhouette of an old fashioned girl on it and white jean type pants. The child had brown hair with a pony tail gathered at the front of her head. Nanny #1 was slim with short hair, big eyes and she wore a blue sweat suit outfit (Juicy style but not Juicy). The boy she took care of was named Adam, short, buzzed hair, red shirt, blue jeans, etc.
Saturday
Bronx Zoo- Two girls in a Jeep green & blue double stroller
Friday September 8, 2006 11:00 AM Bronx Zoo
If you have two (beautiful) blondish girls approximately 1 & 3 who were at the Bronx Zoo on Friday, September 8 at around 11 AM, I witnessed your nanny while I was at the zoo with the children I nanny for. The child who looked to be about one dropped her sippy cup and the nanny was very gruff with her. When she returned the sippy cup to her, she may have squeezed the little girls hand. I could not exactly see what she did but the child started crying and the nanny appeared angry. The three year old could not see much from her vantage point and she kept asking to "get down". The nanny told her she or it was "too much hassle". As near as I can see, this nanny being at the zoo was nothing more than the nanny taking a walk and getting her exercise in. She strolled by us about four times (or us by her). I saw the children get to stop at one exhibit only. And you thought your children spent a beautiful day at the zoo seeing the animals? Your stroller is not a side by side so your poor three year old saw nothing, although I did see her looking out the side at the other children who were being hoisted and lifted to see the animals! I did not see her at the children's zoo, I hope she went and let the children get down and go in (although she didn't seem like to type to be bothered). Description: New York yankees blue shirt and "apple bottoms" jeans with tennis shoes. Approximately 25 years old and may have had a Caribbean accent.
If you have two (beautiful) blondish girls approximately 1 & 3 who were at the Bronx Zoo on Friday, September 8 at around 11 AM, I witnessed your nanny while I was at the zoo with the children I nanny for. The child who looked to be about one dropped her sippy cup and the nanny was very gruff with her. When she returned the sippy cup to her, she may have squeezed the little girls hand. I could not exactly see what she did but the child started crying and the nanny appeared angry. The three year old could not see much from her vantage point and she kept asking to "get down". The nanny told her she or it was "too much hassle". As near as I can see, this nanny being at the zoo was nothing more than the nanny taking a walk and getting her exercise in. She strolled by us about four times (or us by her). I saw the children get to stop at one exhibit only. And you thought your children spent a beautiful day at the zoo seeing the animals? Your stroller is not a side by side so your poor three year old saw nothing, although I did see her looking out the side at the other children who were being hoisted and lifted to see the animals! I did not see her at the children's zoo, I hope she went and let the children get down and go in (although she didn't seem like to type to be bothered). Description: New York yankees blue shirt and "apple bottoms" jeans with tennis shoes. Approximately 25 years old and may have had a Caribbean accent.
Thursday
Playing Favorites around 11th & W 52nd NYC
Received Thursday, September 7, 2006
This may not be the forum for this but I am sooooo sick of seeing the nanny "Sherri" mistreating the boy in her care. He is five or six and his name is Jake. He has a sister Amanda who has long, brown hair and is eight or nine. The nanny is always rude to the boys but dotes on the Amanda. Amanda is often with a friend of hers of the same age with long, wavy dark hair. It doesn't really seem like Amanda needs to be doted on because she has a friend that she is always with. Meanwhile Jake is always with the nanny. He looks like a very, sad boy. Maybe the nanny feels cool, like she is one of the girlfriends- but her walking with the two girls and Jake dragging behind breaks my heart. If he is behind them, she says "hurry up". If he is ahead of them, "get back here". Yet there is zero connection between the two of them. I can't figure out the deal with that nanny but you should consider that if she is that mean to him in front of her sister and on a bustling public street, I dare not imagine how she treats him when he is alone with her. Anything Amanda wants (soda, to stop here or there- she gets). All Jake hears is "no". And never even a nice no! Amanda's friend is "Finn". If this reaches the parents of Jake and Amanda, you might want to talk to Amanda about sticking up for her little brother!
This may not be the forum for this but I am sooooo sick of seeing the nanny "Sherri" mistreating the boy in her care. He is five or six and his name is Jake. He has a sister Amanda who has long, brown hair and is eight or nine. The nanny is always rude to the boys but dotes on the Amanda. Amanda is often with a friend of hers of the same age with long, wavy dark hair. It doesn't really seem like Amanda needs to be doted on because she has a friend that she is always with. Meanwhile Jake is always with the nanny. He looks like a very, sad boy. Maybe the nanny feels cool, like she is one of the girlfriends- but her walking with the two girls and Jake dragging behind breaks my heart. If he is behind them, she says "hurry up". If he is ahead of them, "get back here". Yet there is zero connection between the two of them. I can't figure out the deal with that nanny but you should consider that if she is that mean to him in front of her sister and on a bustling public street, I dare not imagine how she treats him when he is alone with her. Anything Amanda wants (soda, to stop here or there- she gets). All Jake hears is "no". And never even a nice no! Amanda's friend is "Finn". If this reaches the parents of Jake and Amanda, you might want to talk to Amanda about sticking up for her little brother!
Wednesday
Jefferson Elementary School, Pelham NY
Received Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Your child is being driven to school by a caucasian nanny who drives a Volvo SUV. I have observed the nanny driving to school and from school with your daughter while on her cellphone. I have also noticed her lighting up a ciggarette in the car after dropping off and before picking up- if this is okay with you- fine. I wouldn't want my child driving around in a car that had been smoked in nor would I want her transported around by someone who was constantly gabbing on her cellphone. Not to be petty, but something about this nanny irks me!
Your child is being driven to school by a caucasian nanny who drives a Volvo SUV. I have observed the nanny driving to school and from school with your daughter while on her cellphone. I have also noticed her lighting up a ciggarette in the car after dropping off and before picking up- if this is okay with you- fine. I wouldn't want my child driving around in a car that had been smoked in nor would I want her transported around by someone who was constantly gabbing on her cellphone. Not to be petty, but something about this nanny irks me!
Leroy Street Nanny, NYC
Received Wednesday, September 6, 2006
If your nanny is often walking your child (boy between 9-12 months), I see her all of the time. She walks to Starbucks often with your child. I have seen her in Starbucks. When your child starts crying, she says "oh, stop crying, stop crying". The nanny is focused on getting her coffee but the child never has a bottle, crackers or even a toy to amuse himself. I don't like the tone in which she speaks to your child. Isn't it her job to take care of the child? Because she behaves as if the child is interfering with her coffee obtaining and newspaper reading. She pushes your child in an orange Valco Runabout stroller. If this sounds like you, I hope you get a nanny camera. I don't know how to describe your nanny. She has a perpetually annoyed look on her face and is a very dark complected AA who obviously takes great pride in her figure (tight jeans, etc). If she smiled, she would probably be attractive.
If your nanny is often walking your child (boy between 9-12 months), I see her all of the time. She walks to Starbucks often with your child. I have seen her in Starbucks. When your child starts crying, she says "oh, stop crying, stop crying". The nanny is focused on getting her coffee but the child never has a bottle, crackers or even a toy to amuse himself. I don't like the tone in which she speaks to your child. Isn't it her job to take care of the child? Because she behaves as if the child is interfering with her coffee obtaining and newspaper reading. She pushes your child in an orange Valco Runabout stroller. If this sounds like you, I hope you get a nanny camera. I don't know how to describe your nanny. She has a perpetually annoyed look on her face and is a very dark complected AA who obviously takes great pride in her figure (tight jeans, etc). If she smiled, she would probably be attractive.
Tuesday
Montemalaga Elementary School; Palos Verdes, CA
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
If your blonde daughter was wearing a red t-shirt and white capris type pants and is about 8 years old and was being walked to Montemalaga Elementary School by an African American woman who is about 50 years old, I think you should know that she did not walk her all the way to school this morning. I thought this was weird because the child asked her "you're not walking me all the way?". The woman replied, "you're not a baby". And the child seemed disappointed. If this is okay with the parents, it is one thing. If the nanny is disregarding your instructions, I wanted you to know. She did walk her to the approximate corner of Via Fernandez and Via Balboa.
If your blonde daughter was wearing a red t-shirt and white capris type pants and is about 8 years old and was being walked to Montemalaga Elementary School by an African American woman who is about 50 years old, I think you should know that she did not walk her all the way to school this morning. I thought this was weird because the child asked her "you're not walking me all the way?". The woman replied, "you're not a baby". And the child seemed disappointed. If this is okay with the parents, it is one thing. If the nanny is disregarding your instructions, I wanted you to know. She did walk her to the approximate corner of Via Fernandez and Via Balboa.
Morningside Park, NYC
Received Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Twins, approximately six months old being cared for by a nanny:
These twins are walked to the park most nice days. The nanny then sits on a bench and eats her bagel and gabs on her cell phone. It bothers me that when she is on the phone, she shakes the stroller and says, "no, no, no, no, no" when one of them start crying. (Never straying from her cell phone conversation which is always in Spanish). I am not sure whether she speaks English or not. Quite honestly, I wonder why you would hire someone like her to take care of your children because she seems so disconnected from them, nothing about her says, "care". Your children are in an expensive stroller and wear really nice clothing, why don't you focus some of that money on their proper care? The children are in a double, side by side stroller and are very fair. The nanny is Hispanic, 30-40, about 5'5" and probably a size 12-14.
Twins, approximately six months old being cared for by a nanny:
These twins are walked to the park most nice days. The nanny then sits on a bench and eats her bagel and gabs on her cell phone. It bothers me that when she is on the phone, she shakes the stroller and says, "no, no, no, no, no" when one of them start crying. (Never straying from her cell phone conversation which is always in Spanish). I am not sure whether she speaks English or not. Quite honestly, I wonder why you would hire someone like her to take care of your children because she seems so disconnected from them, nothing about her says, "care". Your children are in an expensive stroller and wear really nice clothing, why don't you focus some of that money on their proper care? The children are in a double, side by side stroller and are very fair. The nanny is Hispanic, 30-40, about 5'5" and probably a size 12-14.
Monday
If you have two boys attending Bronx High School for Social Change
Received Monday, September 4, 2006
Just know I am in a position to hear your nanny gossiping endlessly about personal details about your family life. I know where your husband works and how much he makes. The nanny talks about you in such a way that suggests you somehow "lucked in to a job" and now have the ability to make more money than you deserve. She also frequently talks about your husband in a sexual way, suggesting that he has made advances towards her and she could have him at any time. She also says you know your sons are smoking pot and drinking but are too caught up in your own life to care and that your husband handles everything related to the boys. Not exactly negligent, but it would burn me up if my nanny spoke about me like this. (I am one of about 30 people who are privy to the details of you and your family). You might want to pull her aside and talk to her about respecting your privacy.
Just know I am in a position to hear your nanny gossiping endlessly about personal details about your family life. I know where your husband works and how much he makes. The nanny talks about you in such a way that suggests you somehow "lucked in to a job" and now have the ability to make more money than you deserve. She also frequently talks about your husband in a sexual way, suggesting that he has made advances towards her and she could have him at any time. She also says you know your sons are smoking pot and drinking but are too caught up in your own life to care and that your husband handles everything related to the boys. Not exactly negligent, but it would burn me up if my nanny spoke about me like this. (I am one of about 30 people who are privy to the details of you and your family). You might want to pull her aside and talk to her about respecting your privacy.
Friday
Hillsdale, NJ
Received September 1, 2006
I have seen your nanny many times walking on Hopper Street and at Hillsdale Memorial Park. She is always on her cell phone. You have one child who has dark, curly hair and wears a lot of Gap clothing. She pushes him in a white and blue stroller that frankly he looks a little too big for. I have never ever seen your nanny interact with the child nor have I ever seen her off of her cellphone. I don't think it is so abnormal to be occasionally on a cell phone but your child looks like he is dying for some sort of interaction! Please check this out yourself and decide for yourself if this is okay with you!
I have seen your nanny many times walking on Hopper Street and at Hillsdale Memorial Park. She is always on her cell phone. You have one child who has dark, curly hair and wears a lot of Gap clothing. She pushes him in a white and blue stroller that frankly he looks a little too big for. I have never ever seen your nanny interact with the child nor have I ever seen her off of her cellphone. I don't think it is so abnormal to be occasionally on a cell phone but your child looks like he is dying for some sort of interaction! Please check this out yourself and decide for yourself if this is okay with you!
Rea Community Center; Costa Mesa, California
Received September 1, 2006
If you have a five year old boy names "Steven", your nanny or Au pair (European sounding, looking) is very impatient with your son and seemed to be laughing at him with her friend (also of European descent). I overheard her tell him, "Don't be stupid" and "That's stupid, no, no and no". All he wanted to do was use her coffee cup to get water to do something in the dirt with his friend. I hardly thought that was necessary. Also, your son, Steven seems like such a sweet kid. I think he deserves to have a kinder childcare provider.
If you have a five year old boy names "Steven", your nanny or Au pair (European sounding, looking) is very impatient with your son and seemed to be laughing at him with her friend (also of European descent). I overheard her tell him, "Don't be stupid" and "That's stupid, no, no and no". All he wanted to do was use her coffee cup to get water to do something in the dirt with his friend. I hardly thought that was necessary. Also, your son, Steven seems like such a sweet kid. I think he deserves to have a kinder childcare provider.
Harbor Island Park- Mamaroneck napping nanny?
August 31, 2006; approximately 10:00 a.m.
I drove to Harbor Island Park with my daughter, yesterday (Thursday) morning at around 10. It wasn't the best day to be at the park, but we wanted some fresh air. I noticed a woman semi reclined and sleeping in the driver's seat of a red Jeep Cherokee. We did not stay long at the park. When I drove away from the parking lot, I realized the woman had a child in a car seat. The child might also have been asleep. The person who I think was a nanny woke up as I slowed and was peering in. I don't know that this is necessary negligent but I would hate to think that I thought my child was going to the park to get some fresh air but that the nanny was just parking in the lot to take a nap. (She wasn't even parked in the spots nearest to the park which would have indicated a clearer indication of attempting or having attempted using the park). I only got a quick look at the woman, she had a dark complexion, dark hair (African American) and was wearing a greyish shirt or sweatshirt. She appeared to be on the thin side, maybe 30-40 years old. The child looked to be a boy with blondish hair. He was wearing what I think was a yellow shirt. I am guessing he was 3.
I drove to Harbor Island Park with my daughter, yesterday (Thursday) morning at around 10. It wasn't the best day to be at the park, but we wanted some fresh air. I noticed a woman semi reclined and sleeping in the driver's seat of a red Jeep Cherokee. We did not stay long at the park. When I drove away from the parking lot, I realized the woman had a child in a car seat. The child might also have been asleep. The person who I think was a nanny woke up as I slowed and was peering in. I don't know that this is necessary negligent but I would hate to think that I thought my child was going to the park to get some fresh air but that the nanny was just parking in the lot to take a nap. (She wasn't even parked in the spots nearest to the park which would have indicated a clearer indication of attempting or having attempted using the park). I only got a quick look at the woman, she had a dark complexion, dark hair (African American) and was wearing a greyish shirt or sweatshirt. She appeared to be on the thin side, maybe 30-40 years old. The child looked to be a boy with blondish hair. He was wearing what I think was a yellow shirt. I am guessing he was 3.
Wednesday
Roslyn, LI Christoper Morley Park
August 31, 2006; lunchtime
Two Jamaican nannies with strollers. Sitting and talking. Neither child got out of the stroller at all, although they wanted to. I heard the larger nanny say, "later, later". When they got up from sitting, I thought the children were going to get to atleast run around. Instead they went to a table where the nannies now sat down. Children still in stroller and gave the children lunch. The children did not even interact with each other. They were not even facing each other! These children seemed to be about two years old. One nanny was wearing a red sweatshirt that said "Hoyas" on it and jeans. She was pushing a little boy who was wearing a gap hat. He had dark curley hair and had a bright blue sippy cup with a handle. This nanny seemed to atleast interact kindly with the child. The other nanny was heavyset. She was wearing tight jeans and a white t-shirt that had a nike swoosh on it. She carried a red jansen backpack and was pushing a child in a green striped Jansen stroller. I did not get a good look at the child she had with her, but she was a girl with blondish hair and had bangs. That child may have been closer to three in age. This nanny seemed bothered to have to even feed the child. (It was distracting her from her huge lunch). Both of these nannies were Jamaican, I think as I heard them speak and thought I recognized their accent. Also, the larger nanny had hair braids that were thick and kind of piled on her hair and her an orangish color. I go to this park a lot and I hate seeing nannies come here only to park their butts on a park bench and talk on their cellphones while the child sits in a stroller or is neglected. I don't know if this qualifies but do think the more information employers have about their nannies- the better for their children. (Even if it's good information)
Two Jamaican nannies with strollers. Sitting and talking. Neither child got out of the stroller at all, although they wanted to. I heard the larger nanny say, "later, later". When they got up from sitting, I thought the children were going to get to atleast run around. Instead they went to a table where the nannies now sat down. Children still in stroller and gave the children lunch. The children did not even interact with each other. They were not even facing each other! These children seemed to be about two years old. One nanny was wearing a red sweatshirt that said "Hoyas" on it and jeans. She was pushing a little boy who was wearing a gap hat. He had dark curley hair and had a bright blue sippy cup with a handle. This nanny seemed to atleast interact kindly with the child. The other nanny was heavyset. She was wearing tight jeans and a white t-shirt that had a nike swoosh on it. She carried a red jansen backpack and was pushing a child in a green striped Jansen stroller. I did not get a good look at the child she had with her, but she was a girl with blondish hair and had bangs. That child may have been closer to three in age. This nanny seemed bothered to have to even feed the child. (It was distracting her from her huge lunch). Both of these nannies were Jamaican, I think as I heard them speak and thought I recognized their accent. Also, the larger nanny had hair braids that were thick and kind of piled on her hair and her an orangish color. I go to this park a lot and I hate seeing nannies come here only to park their butts on a park bench and talk on their cellphones while the child sits in a stroller or is neglected. I don't know if this qualifies but do think the more information employers have about their nannies- the better for their children. (Even if it's good information)
Monday
The Pierre NYC
August 28, 2006
If you live at the Pierre and have a Polish nanny who is about 30, thin and wears no make up and she is taking care of your baby who is about 6 months old, please take time to observe her when she doesn't know you are observing her. She seems very frazzled and impatient with the child. I think it is abnormal for a childcare provider to becomes so frustrated over what appears to be normal crying.
If you live at the Pierre and have a Polish nanny who is about 30, thin and wears no make up and she is taking care of your baby who is about 6 months old, please take time to observe her when she doesn't know you are observing her. She seems very frazzled and impatient with the child. I think it is abnormal for a childcare provider to becomes so frustrated over what appears to be normal crying.
Saturday
Abusive Nanny in Chappaqua
August 26, 2006
Just to let you know how right you are, my wife witnessed a nanny throwing a small child around in the back of the car. She took the plate number and called the Chappaqua police. She had to give her name and number, the police immediately notified the parents who were both working in Manhatten. They were extremely upset and no idea that anything like this was possible.Upon returning home and getting things under control they called to give thanks. My only wish is that if my child was ever in danger, someone would take the time and care to call.
Thank you for writing and more importantly for getting involved and taking the steps to end a situation that is every mother's worst nightmare.
Thank you for writing and more importantly for getting involved and taking the steps to end a situation that is every mother's worst nightmare.
Friday
Broomfield Paul Derda Rec Center Denver, Co
August 18, 2006
If you have a little boy about 14-20mos, brown eyes and curly dark hair name Jack (or know anyone who does), please read! Today morning (about 11am to noon)at Broomfield Paul Derda Rec Center I noticed a little boy name Jack, wearing greyish blue summer overalls, who was ALONE, wondering around in the Jungle Room. No one talked to him or played with him, and when he saw other children drinking from a bottle or a cup, he would follow them, reaching for the cup and crying. I repeatedly asked outloud :"Where is your mommy?" and when noone replied, directly asked two young ladies (I guess teenagers, early twenties) and after smirking and giggling, one pointed at another and said: "She watches him." "I don't know if he is hungry, but he points at the cup and cries". "He always cries", and she finally got up, roughly picked him up and said coldly "stop crying". Careless, careless nanny for someone else's baby who was obviously hungry! My heart was breaking, but her attitude was "and what are you going to do about it?" I wish I knew Jack's parents so I can tell them how lonely and hurt their child seemed. I would hate for this to be my babysitter. If she is acting like that in public, who knows... She was obviously annoyed with a child. I truly hope I am wrong in my assumption. This message is my way of "doing something" for little Jack, and may be it will reach his parents.
Note: The person who originally posted this thought to use Craig's list too. And she got a response and posted this follow up:
Thank you everyone for caring and for all warm e-mails I received. The best part - it worked! I am happy the "other" girl read my posting and agreed that Jack was not properly watched. When she talks to Jack's parents, they will decide the best way to handle it.
Good to know that so many people cared and would do the same - that makes the world a better place for our children. Thank you, again.
If you have a little boy about 14-20mos, brown eyes and curly dark hair name Jack (or know anyone who does), please read! Today morning (about 11am to noon)at Broomfield Paul Derda Rec Center I noticed a little boy name Jack, wearing greyish blue summer overalls, who was ALONE, wondering around in the Jungle Room. No one talked to him or played with him, and when he saw other children drinking from a bottle or a cup, he would follow them, reaching for the cup and crying. I repeatedly asked outloud :"Where is your mommy?" and when noone replied, directly asked two young ladies (I guess teenagers, early twenties) and after smirking and giggling, one pointed at another and said: "She watches him." "I don't know if he is hungry, but he points at the cup and cries". "He always cries", and she finally got up, roughly picked him up and said coldly "stop crying". Careless, careless nanny for someone else's baby who was obviously hungry! My heart was breaking, but her attitude was "and what are you going to do about it?" I wish I knew Jack's parents so I can tell them how lonely and hurt their child seemed. I would hate for this to be my babysitter. If she is acting like that in public, who knows... She was obviously annoyed with a child. I truly hope I am wrong in my assumption. This message is my way of "doing something" for little Jack, and may be it will reach his parents.
Note: The person who originally posted this thought to use Craig's list too. And she got a response and posted this follow up:
Thank you everyone for caring and for all warm e-mails I received. The best part - it worked! I am happy the "other" girl read my posting and agreed that Jack was not properly watched. When she talks to Jack's parents, they will decide the best way to handle it.
Good to know that so many people cared and would do the same - that makes the world a better place for our children. Thank you, again.
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