Nannies look after children in the home, offering individual care. They can be "sole charge" which means that the parents of the children are not at home, or they can work alongside the mother or parents.
Nannies offer a complete care package as they also clean up after the children and cook for the children. They may live in or live out.
Nannies may hold a childcare qualification, or have previous experience of being a nanny. They look after babies and children of all ages. Salaries vary enormously according to the type of job and the region. It also depends on what the job is, whether the job is live in (which is often cheaper but that is because accommodation is provided for free) or live out, and the hours that are required.
Your local Tinies nanny agency will be able to advise you on the costs.
Live In Nannies
Normally work an 11-12 hour day, Monday to Friday, together with 2 nights babysitting included. They can be in sole charge of the children and they perform "nursery duties" i.e. doing the children's washing and ironing, keeping their rooms tidy, clearing away the toys, cooking for the children and clearing up in the kitchen afterwards.
The primary role is care of the children and therefore household cleaning is not normally included but should be specifically discussed if it is required (see Nanny Housekeepers). You are required to provide a live in nanny with appropriate accommodation either in the home, or separate to it. On the weekend the nanny should be allowed her own free time but still be allowed to stay in the accommodation offered.
Live Out Nannies
Normally work a 10 hour day, Monday to Friday. They only do babysitting if this is agreed in advance and is paid on top. They can be in sole charge of the children and they perform "nursery duties" i.e. doing the children's washing and ironing, keeping their rooms tidy, clearing away the toys, cooking for the children and clearing up in the kitchen afterwards.
Temp or Permanent Nannies / Full time or Part time Nannies
All nanny positions can be temporary or permanent or full time or part time. Some families may be looking at having a nanny for anything up to 6 months, perhaps to cover an existing nanny's maternity leave, for example.
These are nannies who can take over from parents who have to go away from their children. The nanny/Proxy Parent lives in the house with the children 24 hours a day for as long as required - this is most typical where parents go away for a long weekend or have to be away on business.
Part time nannies
Part time nannies can work any periods of a few hours a day to 4 days per week. However it is harder to find childcare for short periods of time during the day, therefore you may consider a nanny share.
