Hey! I am a first time full time live out Nanny in Center City Philadelphia. I love my job but my charge is only 5 months old so it's very quiet. Most of my friends are still in school and I have not been able to connect with other nannies (craigslist, meetup, googling; nothings working). Could you direct me to where I could find other nannies to meet up with or at least to talk to? I have lots of questions and would love someone to relate to! Thanks so much! Kate
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Hey! I am a first time full time live out Nanny in Center City Philadelphia. I love my job but my charge is only 5 months old so it's very quiet. Most of my friends are still in school and I have not been able to connect with other nannies (craigslist, meetup, googling; nothings working). Could you direct me to where I could find other nannies to meet up with or at least to talk to? I have lots of questions and would love someone to relate to! Thanks so much! Kate
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You can join a playgroup or a gymboree type of class. You may be with mothers, but it will still give you and baby some outside interaction.
I have found that it is easier to meet people through child focused activities. I go to Stroller Strides, lapsits, music and gym classes or when the baby is a little bit older you could go to the playground or museums. At least in my area, most children's activities during the day have about 60-70% nannies with the kids.
Look at Meetup.com, and if there isn't a group for nannies, start one!
Do you use Facebook? Search for nanny related groups there.
nanny.org, the International Nanny Association's website, lists the following info for the Philly area:Philly Nannies
(Philadelphia Area)
Contact: Sue Downey and Sibyl Snow
Email: Suedowneypa@aol.com
Web Site: www.phillynannies.org
Other possible contacts:
http://nannybizreviews.com/
http://www.nannypalooza.com/
If you'd like to email me through my blog, I can direct you to a nanny I know in Philly who is very active in the community there!
Kate I work as a nanny right near Philadelphia and would love to talk and meet up perhaps I have the same problem of not finding people on meetup etc.
You can continue posting ads on CL stating that you would love to socialize w/other Nannies in your area. Try to be patient regarding responses...it may take some time. Like Anon stated, a library story time can be another great way to meet other Nannies, however I tend to find only Stay-at-Home Wives/Mothers at these events.
Have you asked your bosses if it would be okay to take their baby out of the house and socialize w/other Nannies? I would check w/them just in case.
Good Luck OP!!
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Kate,
I am in NJ, but I have heard WONDERFUL things about Philly Nannies. Sue Downey is the owner/moderator of the group, and is an absolutely wonderful person!!
I would go to Rittenhouse Square or Washington Square parks - lots of kids and nannies playing there.
Library story time is a good place to meet nannies too! I was a Philly nanny (well, Main Line) until recently (had to take a full time position outside of nannying with benefits...miss my little guy!!!) If you are able to travel, I know of a few awesome nannies out in the Wynnewood/Bala area.
I am a center city/Rittenhouse area nanny. You can find many nannies at the billygoat statue in rittenhouse park between the hours of 10am-lunchtime and after naptime, like 2-4ish.
Hey all,
Thanks so much for the suggestions. When it is not a heat wave I will take my little one over to Rittenhouse. My email is k.hinchey@gmail.com if you guys would like to email me the info you have! Thanks again!
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