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Need to find a nanny near you but don’t know what’s included in the service? While nannies mainly help look after your children, there’s a lot more they can do, as well. Here are some tasks your nanny will help with:

Childcare

Your nanny’s primary role is to take care of your children - ensuring they’re safe and that their basic needs are being met. This includes food, water, hygiene, toileting/nappies, naptime, and more. To ensure your child is safe, most nannies undergo First Aid and CPR training, but they’ll also know when to call parents and 000 in case of an emergency.

Transport

If your nanny has their own car and license, they may help with taking your kids to and from school, swimming lessons, music lessons, play dates, and other activities. As well as this, they’ll help accompany your child where needed and get them ready to go.

Meal prep

Your nanny will prepare meals and snacks for your child at their usual times or pack lunches to take to school. If your child has any special food preferences, intolerances, or allergens, you’ll need to let your nanny know so they can plan accordingly. Some nannies may help with picking up groceries and supplies for meals during their shift, but it will depend on your arrangement.

Development

Many nannies have studied child development and are experienced in working with children of all ages. Your nanny will use their understanding of your child’s development, combined with observation to choose education and play-based activities that support their learning and interests. This might involve outside time, trips to the park, museum or library outings, books, games, and toys. If you have school-aged children, your nanny may also offer basic tutoring for homework and assignments.

Light housework

If your nanny has time, they may also help out with light housework tasks, like packing away toys, folding the washing, cleaning the house, cleaning and disinfecting toys, cleaning the children’s play areas and bedrooms, sterilising bottles, and so on. Usually, any housework your nanny does will closely relate to caring for your children (and cleaning up the messes they make!).