Our part-time nanny usually reads a novel while my DD has her nap. I know some nannies work at this time, but I don’t mind as I know childcare is tiring and I had a previous nanny quit because she found my too tiring, and I’m afraid of having another quit! But now, in school holidays my eldest is home from preschool so she has him too, as per contract. Today he mentioned that during his sister’s nap the nanny read her novel while he, in same room, played with his train set. He said it was for a short time, and he didn’t mind, though as he’s only 4 it’s hard to get an accurate picture. The rest of the day was busy: they did quite a big art project and also went to the park. It’s a fairly short day, 9.30-3.30pm. Hmm. Thoughts?