Anyone hired an au pair in NYC?

[Citykid]

With the impending arrival of my second child we are considering different child care options and one thing that has been suggested to us is a live-in au pair. We have the space to accomodate such a person. What are the issues to consider in hiring, having a stranger come live with you, etc.? And how much should we expect to pay in addition to room and board? Any advice or comments will be welcome.

TIA!

[mrforbes]

Try the Park Slope Parents site. They have a whole section on nannies, baby sitters and I'm assuming au-pairs. You could also try posting on their yahoo group for replies.

I just checked the site and the Nanny Survey 2008 is on their home page in about the middle. They also have resources with FAQ's etc.

http://www.parkslopeparents.com/

HTH!