Advice re: nannies / nanny share

[sledge]

Hi

I have a little boy who will be starting pre-school from 0900-1500 in September, and have just had a baby girl who is now 8 weeks old. I will be returning to work in December / January for 3 days per week and am concerned about childcare when I go back. Unfortunately I will not be able to afford pre-school fees and a nanny to look after my little girl, and pick up my son from school.

Does anyone know whether or not it is possible to find a nanny who would be willing to be part of a nanny-share arrangement as well as pick up a 3 year old from school and look after all 3 children from about 3.30pm until 6pm? Does this type of arrangement happen?

If not, how do people manage the school situation? Unfortunately after school club is not available until they are older.

I would appreciate any advice that people might have to offer!

many thanks in advance

Sledge

[Chippy Minton]

Hi Sledge

We're in a similar situation. Our 4-year old will be starting school in September and whilst we'll be happy for her to go to breakfast/after school clubs some days, we wouldn't really want her to do that 5-days a week (even if we get a place in the clubs, which I'm sure is another issue). Therefore, we'll need someone for school-runs.

Then, we also have an 8-week old girl that we'll need to find childcare for from July. We had been hoping to find a childminder that could have the baby and also do a few, pre-determined, school runs in the mornings and afternoons. To be honest, we've no idea if this is realistic or not. If it isn't, we'll be exploring the nanny/nanny-share option.

Chippy

[marax75]

Hi,

just a quick note to say that I know someone who has got a similar arrangement so there are definitely nannies out there willing to do that. What normally happens is that the family with the second child to be picked up pays a bit more. Hope this helps. Good luck.

M

[Fuschia]

This is exactly what a childminder would usually do if you can find space for both children with one!