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Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

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Nanny questions.

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lizzieannejames · 12/04/2013 20:17

Hi all- we are looking at getting a Nanny. We are considering a Nanny share or live in Nanny at the moment- but was wondering if the budget we have could stretch to a live out nanny. We can only really afford to pay £11 gross per hour (ideally £10) for a 10 and half hour day- we are in East Croydon and the hours would be 07.45am-6.15pm T-T looking after a 3 year old and a then 1 year old.

We are going to offer six weeks (paid) leave, plus expenses- fuel if they are a driver and trips out etc.

Is it unreasonable to expect a nanny to wash children's food dishes and do some laundry/make their beds? We do have a cleaner who does the "heavier" jobs but obviously there are little things that will need doing daily.

Thanks if you can help.

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lizzieannejames · 12/04/2013 20:18

Sorry meant to add- the 3 year old is at nursery 2x a week.

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iluvkids · 12/04/2013 20:34

Yes a nanny can do all you list...

Wash children's dishes.. Do children's laundry and make children's beds

Tidying as they go... And keeping children's areas tidy etc

iluvkids · 12/04/2013 20:38

How soon do you need a nanny?

bonzoed · 12/04/2013 20:52

It might be worth asking this question on the Mumsnet Local page for Croydon.

nannynick · 12/04/2013 21:39

T-T? Term time? If so, what about school holidays and how are dates determined (as if you are a teacher for example, your school term may differ to what your pupils do).

iluvkids · 12/04/2013 21:42

Think TT is Tues to thurs

culturemulcher · 12/04/2013 21:49

I think most nannies consider keeping the areas they use most (kitchen, playroom / sitting room / children's bedrooms) clean and tidy part of their job.

Our (wonderful) nanny didn't do the children's laundry as it was easier for us to do it all together with ours, but she did iron DH's shirts if she had any spare time (e.g. when the DC napped) which was fantastic.

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lizzieannejames · 12/04/2013 22:28

Yeah T-T means Tue-Thur.

Not needing anyone for 8 weeks yet!

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OutragedFromLeeds · 12/04/2013 23:57

It's on the lowish side, but within a reasonable range I think. Advertise and see who applies. I think you'll be inundated with applicants. How many will be suitable is the issue. What level of experience/qualificatoins are you looking for?

Also, just as an extra point I wouldn't include 'expenses' in the same breath as 6 weeks holiday as though that's a perk of the job. Of course you will pay expenses, it would be complete madness to suggest otherwise!

iluvkids · 13/04/2013 02:18

Im looking for live in.. For about 11 wks time

nannynick · 13/04/2013 04:51

6 weeks holiday is not much more than minimum entitlement (5.6 weeks) so also not really a perk.

Advertise it, see who applies. It won't suit everyone as it is 3 days a week but some will be interested. What level of experience someone will have will vary.

Petitmonde · 13/04/2013 15:31

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fraktion · 13/04/2013 18:10

Petitmonde I'd avoid linking to your website until someone's proofread it.

OP it's a fairly standard sounding job, but you'll need to be quite clear on the kind of applicant you want as the salary is lower than a qualified and experienced nanny will expect. It does sound like a good, standard job though.

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