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Finding great childcare

Finding great childcare can be so tough – figuring out the right option for your family and then all the questions that go with it. We’ve carefully broken down all your childcare choices so you can make the right decision for your family.

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When to register for nursery in London
When to register for a nursery in London
We surveyed 100 nurseries across London to find out more about the challenges of finding childcare in the city. This map shows how far in
How much does nursery cost in London
How nursery costs vary across London 2018
We found that in general, nurseries are cheaper in East London and more expensive in West London and South-West London.
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Tips for interviewing a nanny for your nanny share

Here's our Koru Kids' tips to interviewing a nanny for your nanny share. Make sure you have your key requirements thought through. Ideally interview with

How much does it cost to register your child at nursery in London?
Nursery registration costs in London – 2017
Nursery registration costs vary across London. Our interactive map will show you how much it costs to register for a nursery place near you.
Sharing your nanny while your child's at nursery
What to do with your nanny when your kid goes to nursery
Many families contact us because their children are starting nursery or school, and so they don’t need their nanny full time any more. A nanny
When to look for a nanny share
How far in advance should I look for a nanny share?
We are often asked, ‘How far in advance should I contact you to find childcare’? The short answer is, as early as possible -- but
Sharing your nanny part time
Why you might want to share part time – even if the nanny works full-time
We have lots of families in our network who have a full time nanny -- but who are happy to do a part time nanny
Taking your nanny on holiday
Should I take my nanny on holiday?
We’ve all had visions of idyllic family holidays: cocktails and a novel beside the pool while you take turns swimming with the little one(s), or
French Nanny Share
French parents and nanny share… in London
We have a disproportionate number of French families within the Koru Kids network There’s no mystery about why: nanny share is well-established in France, especially
Hiring a nanny - a nanny's perspective
A nanny’s guide to hiring a nanny
She’s a bit like a female Clark Kent; she doesn’t enter the room like a superhero. She approaches me quietly, cautiously, very polite. But over
Nanny Share - what's on the nanny's mind
Making a nanny share work for your nanny
What parents usually want from nanny share is a bit more social interaction for their baby or toddler, and also to save on their nanny’s
Employing a nanny
What you need to know about employing a nanny
Employing a nanny can seem super scary to new parents. But it’s not that difficult -- and Koru Kids can give you plenty of help.

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