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Nanny duties

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Mumofalittlemadam · 12/10/2023 10:04

I have a new nanny and although she's great with my child I feel like I'm not getting what I'm paying for. I live on the first floor and when collecting / returning my child the nanny expects me to go up and down the stairs to help carry the buggy, nappy bag, lunchbox and my child to her car! Should this not be her job to do even if it takes more than one trip up & down the stairs, I don't mind her taking her time but I have other things to be getting on with. I must also mention I am starting physio soon due to bad ankles and this is not helping but I haven't mentioned anything yet. ???

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Blondeshavemorefun · 12/10/2023 14:44

Can the buggy stay downstairs in the communal hall. It's a pita to lug a buggy up and down stairs

Let alone carrying a child - and changing bag

Or buy a small buggy nanny can keep in her car

So only child and changing bag to carry

Plus lunch box

So you employ this nanny to pick up your child. Be out all day then return

Some nannies may love this 😂

Others not

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Mumofalittlemadam · 12/10/2023 13:34

No she does not take my daughter to her home she takes her out to play groups, I would like a childminder as there is a big difference in price and childminders often include prepared meals but I really require the collect and drop off to home address as it's so much more convenient for me.

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KingsleyBorder · 12/10/2023 13:31

This is quite an unusual arrangement. If she’s not actually coming into your home herself I’d say reasonable for her to consider drop off and pick up as being at the main external door of your building. She might think you are pushing your luck expecting her to go upstairs at all! But all you can do is discuss with her.

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Mumofalittlemadam · 12/10/2023 13:25

I found the nanny through a childcare app and I requested a nanny (1 on 1) to specifically collect my child take her out for outings and then return to the home as this suits me best I'm having renovations in the home and need little one to be kept busy out of the house. I considered a childminders but they do not collect and drop off from home address. (Uk)

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underneaththeash · 12/10/2023 11:58

Are you in the UK OP?
If she's looking after your child in the UK at her home, she's a childminder and legally needs to be registered with OSFTED.

KingsleyBorder · 12/10/2023 10:12

Is this a nanny or a childminder who collects your child and brings them back at the end of the day?

Spookymormonhelldream · 12/10/2023 10:10

I'm confused, why is your child getting into the nanny's car? A nanny comes to your home and cares for the child there. Or is this for outings?
But in principle the nanny should be able to sort out one child without help, of course! Is this person a qualified nanny?