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childcare arrangements - mixture of nanny and cm - would it work?

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goodwebsite · 28/08/2013 22:01

we have a nanny - she does cooking for us as well and looks after DC. While she is cooking dinner, I thought to give DD2 ( 19 months) to the CM for 2- mornings just to socialise with other kids. Nanny does take DD2 to the parks but as the weather gets colder, this might be limited now and I thought to give DD2 to CM who has kids to provide a social aspect for DD2 ( or example 3 mornings for 3 hours?). this way, nanny woul have the protected time to cook dinner and do some bits in the house and DD2 would have quality time with other children at CM. WOuld this work? please share your ideas. thank you.

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CaptainSweatPants · 29/08/2013 07:56

I think it sounds fine, bet nanny would love it! Perfect scenario for her, 3 mornings childfree a week to catch up on chores

Blondeshavemorefun · 29/08/2013 07:52

So you would be paying for double childcare while your nanny cooks Hmm

Why do this?

Your nanny should be taking your dd out to groups to socialise or meet up with other like minded aged children

Duties in the house depending what they are either get a cleaner or nanny can do them either when dd sleeps - providing she still gets a break/time for lunch or she can do them while dd awake

Cooking a meal shouldn't take longer then 20/30mins unless you want corden bleu meals ...... And again dd should be able to play by herself/watch some ceebeebies etc while nanny does it

It's good for children to entertain theirselves every day rather then mon
Stop entertaining /playing with them

chocolatecrispies · 28/08/2013 23:38

Sounds really disruptive for a 19 month old - at this age attachment to a caregiver is far more important than time with other kids.

grabaspoon · 28/08/2013 23:30

As a nanny I would not be impressed for my charge to go to a childminder whilst I cooked dinner.

I can offer a child the same as a childminder through activity groups and playdates with other children - within a nanny circle or wider group of friends.

drinkyourmilk · 28/08/2013 22:21

Nanny should be able to do this without help. I cook for the family, and have a child with medical needs too.
Nanny socialises dd2 at groups, and dd2 either naps or plays in same room while nanny is busy. Nanny can also involve dd2 with chores.
Has the nanny asked for help?

forevergreek · 28/08/2013 22:04

Personally I would just get nanny to socialise with baby at classes/ toddler groups/ etc..

And cook when baby naps