Live-in nanny...anyone done it?

[shaunag]

Hi. We are considering Childcare options for when I go back to work after no2. I have a three year old also. The cost of nursery for two is eye watering, so I'm wondering if a live in nanny is comparable cost-wise. Does anyone have any experiences of a live in nanny? If so, how did you find it? Re costs, is it similar to a nanny share or much more? Our situation is complicated by the fact that my son may need surgery (possibly two) so I might need someone at home with him while he recovers from it (I would be there for a few weeks but wouldn't want him with other kids until he is well and truly healed). Any advice would be gratefully received!

[Norfolkvillas]

Hiya, we have a live-in nanny and it works brilliantly. I'll PM you.

[nomes770]

Dear Shaunag and Norfolkvillas

Would you mind Pm me any information you have on live-in nannies as we are also considering this as an option as I plan to return to full time work when my son is 6 or 7 months old?

Also has anyone come across live-in options where the nanny only lives with you Monday to Friday ie so you have the house to yourselves at weekends?

Thanks in advance