Bit of a scary step but full time nanny is silly with 3 at full time school and financial pressures mean we need to make the move so-
3DDs. Older 2 pretty independent at 14 and 16, youngest (7) at school 1 mile (15 mins) walk away 830am to 4pm. Dog too!
Would an au pair plus be ok?
DH does drop offs some mornings and would like continue to do some when he can. We both work full time.
Duties
730 to 1030 - help with morning routine, walk to school with dog (dog walk only if DH dropping DD) then tidy up, pop laundry in. Take in grocery delivery, children's ironing, occasional Hoover/dust.
Optional dog walk during day if wished, occasional errands pick up parcels, drop dry cleaning (can be on way to school)
330pm to 630pm - school pick up with dog, homework, play dates, take to sports etc, supper for youngest. One of us home by 630pm.
More time in hols but paid extra. Older girls v helpful and sports camps parental hols too.
Not sure what to offer?
West london so will include Oyster card at least for buses and mobile phone on full contract.
Driver helpful but not essential.
Good sized own room plus en suite shower room.
Also can't start till February/March as work ongoing in house and need things to be calmer first - so when should I advertise or look , agency and where?
Advice from experienced au pair families - and au pairs - would be appreciated!