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Help ! Looking for a family to share a nanny or a childminder in the surbiton, Kingston or surrounding areas.....

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mckay · 17/10/2005 08:46

My daughter is 14 months old - Since an early age I have been looking for a family to share a nanny. One month a found a great family -the next month found a fab nanny. It has never really come together. I have just found this website -can't believe it after all this time. I have also subscribed to share nanny.co.uk. I do work five days a week so I supposed I am forgiven for being not with it. The other option was to find a child minder - Though finding a good, warm, active child minder with a clean home seems quite impossible - so my daughter has been attending nursery. I am now finding this is not the right solution. If anyone knows of anything or anyone, I would so grateful if you got in touch. Thank you for taking the time to read this message.

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quipercaso · 22/08/2006 19:02

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quipercaso · 21/08/2006 15:06

thanks Lazycow and Uwila for the recommendations.

I will look at the website.

However, we are looking for a chilminder/nanny share in Surbiton, as I work from home it makes sense she is close to where we live. Ditto for the nursery, we are looking at Surbiton/Kingston (Surbiton border) only at the moment.

lazycow · 21/08/2006 14:53

Quipercaso

You can find the childminders available listed on this website

However as you have seen the standards are variable, though it is possible to find a good one. One thing to bear in mind is that the good ones are often busy/full - Mine was not but she was very new and had only been doing it a year. I took the view that I liked her and was willing to use her even if she wasn't as experienced as others. I think some parents preferred the experience so she found it harder to fill her spaces as quickly as others.

If you still want to go the nursery route there is one called Lilliput in Walton/Hersham (not too far from Weybridge though not exctly close I know) which a couple of my friends have used, though you may have already looked at that one and not liked it.
here

It is a big nursery so for an older child there would definitely be loads to do. They have their own garden and it is based in an old school so there is loads of space.

Sorry I can't help with the nanny though.

Uwila · 21/08/2006 14:40

She actually lives with us.

For childminders, I'd look at www.childcarelink.gov.uk (or something similar). You can ppunch in your post code and search for childminders. You might be able to find one who will do the school run. I do actually know one I really like but she is in Sunbury, so not very close to you.

quipercaso · 21/08/2006 14:35

Hi Uwila

I am based from home and Weybridge, DH works in Central London.

The only nursery we liked in the area was too new and only had very young children, and DS would not find it stimulating.

We wouldn't mind to transition DS from nursery to a childminder as he will start school next year and we will have to find somebody anyway by then - so it would be good for him to get used to it.

Is your nanny coming to your house or do you drop yours off?

Who can I contact to have a list of childminders in the area, even though in my opinion it would be great to have somebody recommended to me.

thanks in advance...

Uwila · 21/08/2006 14:21

Where do you work? I'm in Sunbury, which isn't too far. I have a nanny, but I don't know that she wants another child to look after. I also have a 3 1/2 year old.

quipercaso · 21/08/2006 14:19

I picked up this thread again as I am moving to the area and I cannot find a nursery for my son aged 3 and half.
If not McKay - any body else in the area who might know of any good nursery/child minder?
Tolworth is in the opposite direction for work for us unfortunately lazycow, but your childminder sounds lovely!

lazycow · 21/08/2006 11:13

Sorry - I didn't notice the date on the OP

Uwila · 21/08/2006 10:53

You might note that Mckay did start this thread a year ago, well almost. I imagine she has sorted her childcare by now.

lazycow · 21/08/2006 10:46

McKay I live in Surbiton and have a wonderful chilminder in Tolworth. She really is fantastic. Her home isn't enormous but she has a big garden and more space than we have in our flat. I know you have probably had some bad experiences but really there are some great childminders out there though I can understand if you are disillusioned with it now.

I also provide all ds's food but we pay £4.00 an hour. It is hard though especially with working etc. I also provide two cooked meals a day though most of it is cooked and frozen in advance and it is tbh the worst aspect of the care I've chosen for me to deal with. However ds seems so happy there and loves the other two children so much I will live with it for now

I do wish you luck with your nanny share and had you asked a year ago I might have been up for it as I was also looking for the sort of arrangement so you may well find someone.

quipercaso · 21/08/2006 09:44

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quipercaso · 20/08/2006 10:57

mckay, we are moving to Surbiton and are looking for childcare but haven't been able to find anything yet for our 3 years old.

He's used to go to nursery, but since we cannot find anything suitable in the area we are now open to other options.

Are you still looking for a nannyshare in Surbiton - and if not, do you mind sharing your experience and knowledge in the matter with me?

thanks
ps are you Italian?

uwila · 01/11/2005 14:20

I've e-mailed you.

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mckay · 01/11/2005 12:51

Hello my email is [email protected] - not sure what you mean by CAT?

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uwila · 31/10/2005 13:20

McKay, are you flexible on the days? Or do you have a specific 3 (or 4) days in mind?

This conversation would be easier for me on e-mail. Could you CAT me please?

(can't spend all day with mumsnet up on my screen -- tempting as it is!!)

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mckay · 31/10/2005 12:53

hi

the hours would be from 7.45am till 5.45pm....for either three or four days...no need for car..

Looking for family to share same hours...or other family could have less hours or days if they prefer....but majority of the time I want the cost.

Great idea about the ad - I will do that...

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uwila · 31/10/2005 09:16

I was thinking of things like hours (i.e. is it 3-4 days or is it M-F?), job description (which you have pretty much provided below), if she needs a car, etc.

Are you looking for a family to share the same hours, or she works for you some days and the other family other days?

Also, you might want to post an add (or even a chat) on www.nannyjob.co.uk.

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mckay · 31/10/2005 08:25

Hello Uwila

Maybe i am being a little slow -but wgat other details do you need? At present, I Don't have another family to share the cost yet.....Do let me know what else you need>

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uwila · 26/10/2005 14:30

Can you CAT me with a bit more details regarding the job description, and I'll pass it along to my nanny to pass round to her friends and see if anyone is interested.

There is a website that pairs families wanting to share a nanny. But, can't think of the address... anyone else know it???

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mckay · 26/10/2005 14:10

Hello again -uwila

Live in Surbiton -looking for a nanny to come over 3- 4 days a week - ideally Monday to friday - (live out) come over between 7.45 till 6.00pm My husband gets home first - then i get in at about 7.30pm - its exhausting! need the lady to cook and clean her clothes - and lots of daily fun activities....
of course need a family to share as it would be too expensive....any ideas would be great. Thanks!
happymumof2 -

umm it defo more than "not to my taste" - i have seen them with the children (after) not nice! I had a bad feeling about them from the beginning....
one home defo did not look childfriendly - not safe - plus she had a lodger where she lived with her son here were only two rooms! it was tiny! I am sorry but -its just not right.

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uwila · 25/10/2005 13:51

Mckay, have you got a rough description of the position? I can ask my nanny if she knows of anyone. I think she has one or two nanny friends who are looking for a job. Is it live-in or out?

I can't believe you work 12 hours and then go make her food. Wow. If I was paying £60/day I'd need food to come with it. I think you are right that what you need is a nanny or a nanny share.

HappyMumof2 · 25/10/2005 13:36

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mckay · 25/10/2005 13:32

This message is for Pinot Grigio:

Great name! Thanks for message

Have fun in sydney -do get in touch when you return in Feb,

She goes to Asquith, but now I have found a childminder ! Lovely home (and very clean!) - lovely lady -the only thing is we pay £5 an hour plus I have to prepare all of my daughter's food. Which with working 12 hours a day -so hard. Some people say just make her sandwich - or something easy! But for me its important providing a solid platform of food. so sometimes i am busily cooking till midnight so to fill up the freezer.
Therefore I am still on a hunt for a nanny -and family!

Responce to happymumof2 -I think you are over reacting - I am sure there are
good childminders out there. I base my opinion on search - if you had visited some of the places i'd found - you would agree me. In any case, I have met(after a long search)a good childminder - who even agree me. Friends in silimilar situations also agree - its not made up!

Responce to uwila -

Hello yes, thanks for message, all the childminders I have met are through offstead....this doesn't make a difference....and all very different.. If I had time, I would even report them (maybe I should!) What does everyone else think?

Responce to clairemmo

Yes, thanks for message - yes I have already signed up with sharing.co.uk -cool website - lets hope it finds me someone!

Message for arty joe - no sorry -thats too far! Thanks!

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artyjoe · 19/10/2005 23:38

Egham of any use to you? If so, maybe take a look at our website and see if it is of interest www.bophill.co.uk

clairemmo · 19/10/2005 14:23

Try www.sharingcare.co.uk - I found another family this way. It helps you find families who've got complmentary needs near where you live

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