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Monday, 15 August 2011

Peek-a-boo are a leading nanny and au-pair agency in London who help to match qualified and experienced nannies and au-pairs with suitable placements and families. With over 2,500 child carers on their database, Peek-a-boo can help UK and overseas families find the perfect nanny, au-pair, maternity nurse or mother’s help for their situation and their family.

As Peek-a-boo are the only learning nanny agency in London offering MNT courses and in house first aid training at their Maternity and Baby Academy, they can help child carers achieve qualifications which will enhance their CV and can help them successfully attain a child carer position. Peek-a-boo is now an accredited learning centre who grants their students with credits for each completed module, which will result in full accreditation when a child carer finishes the course.

Peek-a-boo’s unique nanny courses are also often subsidised by government funding or the student’s current employer, and in certain circumstances, a child carer could be offered a discounted course fee. The MNT course is split into four modules:

1. Breast/Bottle Feeding and Weaning
2. General Newborn Care
3. Routine in Newborns and
4. Sleep Training in Babies

Experienced former maternity nurses are the trainer on the MNT courses. In addition to help and advice on the course itself,  our trainers can also offer top tips for child carers on everything from maximising their CVs to securing the best possible positions after course completion.
“Being the only accredited learning centre in London offering in house first aid and MNT courses, our students can rest assured they will receive full accreditation should they finish all four of the courses offered. The diploma is also internationally recognised so can be used both in the UK and abroad, and we strive to place every child carer in a suitable position upon course completion. We will also provide a tailor made reference from our agency regarding every student’s abilities and character.” commented a spokesperson for Peek-a-boo.
“Our unique courses run throughout the year, with a few spaces still open on our upcoming modules in June and July 2011, so we urge anyone interested to contact us as soon as possible to ensure their place.”

For more information on Peek-a-boo and their MNT and first aid courses, visit their website at http://www.peekaboochildcare.com/ or telephone 00442031670926.

About Peek-a-boo:
Peek-a-boo is a leading au-pair and nanny agency that provides qualified childcare professionals to private homes across London and overseas. They have a range of nannies, au-pairs, mothers’ help, maternity nurses and night nurses on their database and also provide childcare courses, first aid courses, MNT courses and other refresher courses to nannies to update their skills and qualifications.

Contact:
Sara Vestin Rahmani
Peek-a-boo Childcare
5th Floor
14th King Street
London
EC2V 8EA
England
Tel: 00442031670926
Email: nannies@peekaboochildcare.com



Please call the nanny agency/maternity nurse agency and nanny training course school on 00442031670926 or email nannies@peekaboochildcare.com

Friday, 15 July 2011

Bargain nannies

Hiring a nanny is a big decision; there are many things to consider when deciding to go this route.  Once deciding what your needs are, the next step is to decide what the nanny’s duties will be and to determine the appropriate compensation to offer.  Hiring a nanny can be expensive, but there are pitfalls in hiring a “bargain nanny” who may be just looking for a paycheck instead of viewing this as a career choice and a calling/passion or lack the necessary experience to do the job well.  Stretching to hire a great nanny from an agency is an investment that pays off in massive dividends for your family.
Before hiring a nanny, spend some time contemplating excatly what you are looking for in an ideal candidate.  Will your nanny be responsible for childcare duties solely or will she be in charge of some housekeeping, cooking, running errands, etc.?  The pay scale offered should reflect the responsibilities of the position.  Greater responsibilities and qualifications or education and experience should transate into a higher wage.   If you are looking for someone to help tutor your children and having a college education is important, then you need to consider paying comparable to what such a candidate could command in a career in their field.
Another consideration is how many children will your nanny be caring for;  the wage offered would be different for one infant child versus a family with more children or multiples.  This factor should be continually reevaluated as your family grows and your needs change or the responsibilities of your position evolve and grow.  If you hired your nanny initially to look after only one child but she is still with you two babies later, her wage should reflect these additions.  An annual review and contract renegotiation for an extended period after the first year is a great time to discuss these changes and the resulting actions that may need to be taken as a result.
There are many factors to consider when coming up with an hourly wage or salary for your nanny. Remember that you often get what you pay for and you are entrusting your precious loved ones with this nanny, so don’t go bargain shopping!  This mentality may be appropriate for Black Friday but not when choosing a parenting partner!



Please call the nanny agency/maternity nurse agency and nanny training course school on 00442031670926 or email nannies@peekaboochildcare.com

Peek-a-boo & Cupcakes Monthly Newsletter: July 2011


Dear Nanny,
Happy summer to all of you. We hope you have some fun filled and action packed weeks ahead of you, whether you are working or spending time with your loved ones in the UK or overseas. This is July’s newsletter that we hope you will enjoy.All the best from us here at the Agency!
Have you renewed your first aid? Have you booked onto our nanny training or Maternity/Baby courses? If not then its time to do so NOW.First aid Course dates 2011MBA (Maternity and baby training): 23rd and 30th July set so far Call for more info on dates:

00442031670926 or email

nannies@peekaboochildcare.comFirst aid dates:
Sunday the 17th of July
All our courses for nannies and au pairs get booked up well in advance. Please give us a ring to book your place now.
More info can be found on http://www.peekaboochildcare.com/childcare-courses.aspx or on our new Maternity nurse website http://www.maternitybabyacademy.com
In This Issue…
When is your nannyversary?
Available jobs?


Happy Nannyversary!


Yes, Nannyversary. That’s what my charges call it. For me, May was my personal Nannyversary … 21 years in a career that I love.
Seven families, 12 children, five counties and 3 different countries.Oh, and a very full savings account.
A few highlights of my career …
    • 21 years ago, my starting salary was £125 a week
    • Nanny Agenciess were still new, few and far between. Today, we have many and I’m proud to be part of Peek-a-boo  – the most professional running nanny agency in the country. In my humble opinion of course.
    • Speaking at numerous conferences and work shops, sharing my experiences, wisdom and knowledge with other nannies.
    • Being part of the development team of Peek-a-boo’s Childcare, Maternity nurse and nanny trainingn.
  • Being a part of five wonderful families, sharing in their families and watching the children grow to be amazing individuals.
Much Love and thanks for reading
Lisa Otten, London

A hundred years from now, it will not matter the car I drove, the house I lived in or the clothes I wore, but what will matter is that I was important in the life of a child. ~Anonymous
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Wanna get paid for nothing
If you get us a new candidate or client and we end up turning it to a placement, we will pay you £100 as a thank you so get recommending now.
Don’t hesitate to call us for more information at any time on
00442031670926
We are always happy to help!
Sara Vestin Rahmani & the Peek-a-boo Crew
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Please call the nanny agency/maternity nurse agency and nanny training course school on 00442031670926 or email nannies@peekaboochildcare.com