Daily schedules

[SweetGrapes]

I am trying to give my nanny schedules to work towards with my children. What kinds of schedules do you have?

I am thinking of a daily one - separate for each day based on different activities on different days. She is having trouble thinking of things to do with them and needs a bit more direction. We started quite suddenly so haven't really given her too much input into the way the family functions.

Also, a form type of thing to fill up based on what dd's nursery used to fill out everyday. "Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - AM Activity - PM Activity - Bath - Anything else"

Anyone have any ideas of what to use? I don't want to make it too detailed - want her to use her judgement but don't want her stuck for things to do either.

I give my nanny fairly free reign. I have a folder full of playgroups etc. she tried them all out with DD then picks what suits them depending on the weather / DD mood etc.

Let them feel their way with it. The only things I request they do are the ones I have pre paid for.

Hope that helps.

Oh just seen that she is struggling. Maybe make up a daily table with all the options out there. That way she can take it a day at time etc.

I think I would do a written routine - when they eat, have milk, sleep etc - just pinned up somewhere for her to refer to.

Then, rather than a daily schedule as such could you find out what groups and activities are happening locally and do a wall planner for her - that way you are not telling her exactly what to do but if she is stuck for something on a Thursday morning she can look at the planner and see there is a playgroup on/baby swimming/storytime at the library and she can choose. Paying for a couple of classes or activities to give her week a bit of structure sounds like a good idea too.

Is this her first nanny job?

Almost. It's the first after a long time.
Schedule of activities sounds good. Then whenever she has time she can see whats on - without me having to guess what times she needs.