When your little one starts school, it can be an overwhelming time to say the least. Not only is there a flurry of emotions attached to the idea that they’re growing up at the speed of light, we worry if we’re making the right choices and whether those decisions are giving them the very best childhood experience possible.
After school nanny shares can be brilliant for kids, parents and nannies alike. The kids get to play with a friend, while the parents save money on the cost of the nanny, and the nanny gets paid more per hour. That’s a win-win-win for everyone. What is an after school nanny share? After school nanny…
We found that in general, nurseries are cheaper in East London and more expensive in West London and South-West London.
1. It’s fine for one family to interview and shortlist first. Finding a nanny is hard work and interviewing nannies is time consuming—by all means, divide and conquer! 2. Have the basic facts to hand. Assuming you already have a share partner family, these should include: Ages of the kids Days and times needed, and any drop-offs…
Nursery registration costs vary across London. Our interactive map will show you how much it costs to register for a nursery place near you.
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 share could be the solution to your problems.
We are often asked, ‘How far in advance should I contact you to find childcare’?
The short answer is, as early as possible — but if you’ve left it to the last minute, we may still be able to help.
We have lots of families in our network who have a full time nanny — but who are happy to do a part time nanny share.
Why would a family with a full time nanny want to share only part time?
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 advance of a child starting nursery in London parents need to register for a place or get onto the waiting list.
Nanny holiday is more flexible than most other childcare options, but there are a few legal minimums and customary practices to be aware of and working out nanny pay can be confusing. In this blog, we outline both the legal stuff and the ‘done thing’ in London.