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Nanny - Dulwich Village from September

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N1MTB · 12/07/2011 16:06

Hello,

We're looking elsewhere but I thought I'd try trusty mumsnet to see if anybody can recommend a full time nanny to look after our children from mid-September. Our son will be 3 and a 1/2 and our daughter will be just 2. We're moving to the area which is why we need a new nanny.

We found our current (brilliant) nanny through word of mouth but don't know anybody in Dulwich so can't tap into the local nanny/parents network! I have had over 50 replies to a recent advert and am finding it hard to know where to start. We're considering agencies too but a recommendation from a mum would be great...

Brief details are:

  • cover between about 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Monday - Friday,
  • no babysitting required generally although we might need the nanny to stay a bit later occasionally if we are stuck at work,
  • we'd like somebody who is reliable, loves little children, organised and good fun,
  • preferably Ofsted registered with at least 3 years' experience.

So, the usual Mary Poppins requirements really!

We're a really relaxed and friendly family (well, I would say that) and can give any potential nannies our current nanny's number if they want to discuss what we're like to work for.

Thank you...!

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legalalien · 20/07/2011 13:54

I'll ask around... also, our old nanny is (I think) just about to go live with her new nanny agency venture, I think - I'd trust her with my life (well, I trusted her with DS so that follows) - will drop her a line and see where she's up to.

N1MTB · 21/07/2011 11:45

Lovely - thank you legalalien! Will invite you round for coffee, or something stronger, to say thank you for all your help if/when we finally get to Dulwich... Should exchange next week and complete v shortly afterwards.

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legalalien · 21/07/2011 17:13

will keep my fingers crossed for you - those weeks of exchange/completion are always a nightmare!

N1MTB · 22/07/2011 12:50

thank you... I have aged 10 years and am not sleeping at all!!

gahhhh.

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N1MTB · 03/08/2011 15:28

hello

we are definitely moving! completion on monday so will be living, err, quite close to St Barnabus Church, from then!

still haven't found a nanny though - but got a few interviews lined up and we don't need one for a few weeks.

I am so outed now and will have to change my nickname

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legalalien · 05/08/2011 15:59

Grin at being outed. Will keep my eye out for removal trucks! Out of interest, did the person in NZ get in touch with you in the end?

N1MTB · 05/08/2011 17:53

ha - should be v easy to spot (although hope kids won't be in tow on Monday - my parents are taking them for Monday night so we can move and unpack a bit) ...

nope - but don't worry - have a few people lined up for interview. already seen a really nice one with zero nanny experience (but has nursery experience) so we're considering her.

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