Nanny vs. Nanny & Housekeeper: Understanding the difference in duties!
Are you considering hiring childcare help but finding yourself torn between a Nanny or a Nanny & Housekeeper? Unsure of the differences? Making the right decision for your family involves understanding the distinct roles and responsibilities each position entails.
Let's delve into the variances in duties between a Nanny and a Nanny & Housekeeper. If you don’t get your search right from the start, you could end up wasting many weeks and building up frustration! Don’t worry, New Mums London covers these topics comprehensively and offers a Free Consultancy Service.
Nanny: Nannies excel in roles caring for babies and toddlers.
When you bring a Nanny into your home, you're introducing a professional whose primary focus is on providing exceptional childcare. A Nanny's core responsibilities revolve around ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental growth of your children. These tasks include but are not limited to:
- Feeding
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Changing Diapers
- Sterilising baby bottles
- Engaging in educational activities
- Reading, role play, Arts & crats
- Organising playdates
- Assisting with homework
- Transporting children to and from activities
- Cooking for the children
- Communicating with parents about children's progress and daily activities
- Overseeing children's bedtime routines
- Providing emotional support and guidance to children
- Collaborating with other childcare providers, such as tutors or therapists, when needed
Light housekeeping related to childcare includes:
- Cleaning after cooking
- Managing children's wardrobes
- Laundry & Ironing (if required) for the children
- Changing the baby’s bed
- Ensuring tidy play areas for the children
Nanny & Housekeepers are better suited for caring for school-age children or part-time toddlers at Nursery, allowing them to focus on housekeeping tasks when children are at school, then shifting attention to childcare usually in the afternoons.
Housekeeping tasks include but are not limited to:
- House cleaning
- Tidying common areas
- Vacuuming & dusting and mopping the house
- Doing family laundry & Ironing
- Meal preparation for the entire household
- Grocery shopping, and running errands
- Wardrobe management
- Cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms
- Changing bed linens
- Managing household supplies and shopping for groceries and essentials
Choosing the right fit:
Always remember, if your primary focus is on high-quality childcare and creating a stimulating environment for your children, a Nanny is the ideal choice. However, if you require additional support with household tasks to maintain an organised and tidy home while children are at school, a Nanny & Housekeeper could offer the perfect solution.
Both roles play crucial roles in supporting busy families, ensuring the well-being of children and maintaining a harmonious and efficient household environment.
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