“What are people doing who have nannies or in nanny shares when it comes to childcare if you have been mandated to telework?”

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“Dear PoPville,

What are people doing who have nannies or in nanny shares when it comes to childcare if you have been mandated to telework? We follow the OPM closure schedule for inclement weather but are anticipating eventual OPM closure and telework in the nearish future once the government gets their act together. We don’t want to be caught flat footed and we want to give her a clear policy. We are currently leaning towards, as tough as it would be work wise on our end, giving our nanny PTO to minimize her risk/our risk/community spread if/when OPM calls it as the OPM closure guideline is in our contract (though was envisioned for inclement weather, however I think should be applied here). Curious what others are doing if telework becomes mandated? And what other things to mitigate risk for your nanny, family, and the community you are doing in the lead-up?“