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How easy is it to find a nanny for two hours a day?

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nezelette · 08/04/2009 14:42

Hi I'm looking for solutions for next school year as DD will start school and DS will be leftbehind. I have an amazing nanny but cannot justify her pay for one single child so I'm thinking of sending him to nursery (great one next door, already goes twice a week, loves it) and getting a nanny to collect both kids in the evenings.
She would work from about 3.30pm to 6pm, and for a shorter time some days.
Is it really hard to find someone willing to do these hours?
btw I'm in North London, if anyone knows anyone!

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Jeffa · 08/04/2009 21:30

I nanny those hours now. (Well, 4-6.30, but same thing!) I am at Uni and it fits with my timetable. Maybe approach local colleges or universities and see if you can advertise on their "work available" boards. There are lots of jobs like that on gumtree too.

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nezelette · 09/04/2009 11:26

OK thanks! Metropolitan Uni is next door so I guess that might be a good place to start...

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lindseyfox · 09/04/2009 16:02

Also if you are happy for a nanny with own child they are often looking for part time hrs and will be slighly cheaper than a nanny without.

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nezelette · 09/04/2009 17:43

That's a good idea, thanks, I wouldn't mind if she had her own child...

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Jeffa · 09/04/2009 21:51

You may also be able to get a nanny share, maybe with another family with similar age children?

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