Finding the right person to care for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make but it can be a daunting prospect. “A good nanny can make the world of difference,” says Sara Rahmani, founder of Peek-a-boo Childcare, a city based Au-pair and Nannies agency in London. “Find the right person and you’ll be able to leave for work guilt-free, focus on your job when you get there and even enjoy a relaxed evening out, knowing your child is in capable hands.”
Putting up your own adverts, setting up interviews and properly vetting a prospective nanny can be done on your own but it’s a big job. “Parents can make the mistake of trying to meet too many potential nannies. Lots of people traipsing through your house can be tiring for you and confusing to your child,” says Sara.
A detailed set of questions that cover everything from a nanny’s hobbies and interests to what they would feed your child is vital and can be asked over the phone to weed out people who immediately don’t fit the bill. Finding the perfect match takes skill and it’s where an experienced and professional nanny agency can really help.
“A good agency can really save parents time,” says Sara. “We’re not afraid to ask all the important questions to both the family and the prospective carer so only the most suitable matches meet up.”
“At Peek-a-boo we meet our nannies in person at our London office. All our nannies have to have at least 2 years previous experience and we thoroughly check their references, run the necessary police checks/CRB checks etc. We even run in house MNT (maternity nurse training) & first aid courses for nannies and aupairs. Our careful screening process is designed to ensure we only sign up the most suitable carers around for the safely, well being and development of your child. You can’t cut corners here but it’s surprising how many parents do when they’re trying to find someone at short-notice while juggling a hectic work life.”
If you do find an nanny agency to help, ask them about their aftercare services before you sign up. “An agency should be there to support you through the settling-in period and help if things aren’t working out,” says Sara. “It can take time for both sides to adjust to the new set-up but a good agency will know when it’s not right and swiftly match a family with a new nanny if needed.”
An extra pair of hands can really smooth family life. “We keep in touch with families and I hear stories of children brimming with confidence while mum and dad find they’ve suddenly got some quality of life back.”
Please call the nanny agency/maternity nurse agency and
nanny training course school on 00442031670926 or email nannies@peekaboochildcare.com
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