Nanny for two hours (ish)?

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Or do I need a babysitter?

I have two children, DS(3) and a 7 month old DD. The 3 year old goes to nursery for two days a week and preschool for two afternoons.

I am considering asking someone to look after DD for a couple of hours when DS is at nursery or preschool so I can sort the house and clean and prepare meals, etc. I’d like someone DBS checked and someone I could trust to eg take her for a walk in her pram.

Do nannies do such short shifts, or would a babysitter be a better option? A nanny seems more comfortable somehow but I can see the hours could be a problem.

I have a babysitter that does this, if you just want to get on with stuff around the house it’s very easy to have someone you can evaluate and let them have more independence as you get more confidence

Tech a babysitter looks after children when asleep in the evening

Nannies I know who do as hoc have a minimum charge of 3/4hrs to make it worth their while

I had someone do this- they were a full time nanny but their employer rented them out so to speak for the 15 hours their DC was at preschool. This was in London pre covid.

Rented them out??? I hope this is a joke

I have done jobs like this in the past. I think it would be a babysitter/mother's help role rather than a nanny - although you might find an actual nanny who would be willing to do it if they were free at certain times of day. You could advertise on care.com or similar sites and just be clear about what you want.

Try The bubble app- it’s for parents looking baby sitters and child care. The sitters are DBS checked and insured.

Nanny share may work for the right person - let's say someone who does after school nannying and wants a few more hours but not a full time position - but they are few and far between ime. I'd say 2 hrs is not enough time maybe 3 hours every morning might be more attractive. Ask around. But is it a casual babysitting gig or a job? If it's the latter it's contracted hours and you should pay their tax etc. If the former you would be arranging on an ad hoc basis and there isn't any real contractual obligation - both parties on shakier ground.

It might be easier to get someone in to deal with the house and the meals instead of looking after DD. Then you still get time with her and don't have to worry about cleaning or cooking.