When it comes to assessing whether or not your full-time nanny is doing her job well, you can always look for signs she’s doing a good job without being there the whole time she’s watching your child. Here are some ways to judge your nanny’s job performance:

Watch how your child reacts when he/she first sees the nanny.

When your full-time nanny is doing her job well, your child will look forward to spending some time with her.

Your full-time nanny is prompt and reliable. In general, your nanny should be arriving to work on time and working the days you have agreed upon. It’s not just a sign of job performance, but could be an indicator of how much she is enjoying her job.

Your nanny keeps you informed. One way to assess whether your nanny is doing a good job is to look at the type of feedback she gives you.

Does she willingly volunteer information about how your child is doing and any difficulties she’s encountered?

A diligent nanny makes an effort to keep the parent abreast of the child’s general well-being.

Your child and home are clean and well looked after.

Your child should generally be in good spirits, have clean diapers, and have clean clothing.

Your household should be well ordered, showing that your nanny is picking up after your child.