My live-out nanny will have returned to States a couple of months after my twins are born in April. I pay £450 for a full 5 day working week. I will be going back to work after 6 months in November, struggling to find best solution for 2yr and 6 month twins at that point. Thought would add an loft to the house and save by having a live in nanny and put 2yr in nursery. I live in SW London. Looking at the threads live in nannies seem not much cheaper, require a car etc and au pairs don't seem to be option as only 25 hours. Any advice with my dilemma would be very helpful. Trying desperately to keep my salary and career maybe it isn't possible.