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Bubble app gives you an option to scout for a nanny we found ours, and we negotiated the price. However, it's not cheaper than nursery. Each childminder has their own rates and availability.
Sure of course that’s an option! Just sounds like a nanny. There is an app called childcare.co.uk where you can find a private nanny. Tends to be cheaper than agency fees.
Yes of course, you can hire a nanny. Alternatively, a childminder if you don’t want them looked after in your own home. There is also nursery. Your local council will have a list of ofstead registered childminders. Beware though, pricing is extortionate, especially with small babies. Good luck!
@Caroline really helpful, thank you!
@Rasa we were thinking about childminder actually. Don't think we are ready to put her in a nursery just yet. I'd want a nanny to start with. Do you think I can ask them to work twice / three times a week only?
@Faye perfect, thank you!
@Melody thank you!
Yes, you set the days. Our nanny works only 2 days for us. The rest he's at nursery. You can set howany days/hours it entirely up to you and if the other party agrees.
@Rasa what works our more expensive if you don’t mind me asking? Nursery or nanny?
Depending on what you agreed on, you can make it equal to the cost of a full-time nursery. I am able to split the bill in such a way that it works best for us. Our nanny also helps arround the house, mainly putting away laundry and tidying up during nap times. As my oldest is 2, we are getting the bursary (he attends 3 full days, 8 am to 6pm) and the nanny works from 9 am to 4 pm. To put in to numbers, it equals 1800 a month. But if he gets sick or anything else, I don't have to take time off work. She is also able to stay longer if need be.
@Faye in a nutshell, a good nanny for 2 kiddos is cheaper than 2 nursery placements. If you have 1 kid, if more or equal to the price of a full-time nursery. It's highly individual, and I personally wouldn't be able to cope without her help.
Getting a nanny or au pair could work.
In most employment contracts or company handbooks there'll be a clause about not taking care of a child during working hours. So I'd definitely recommend some sort of childcare. Generally childcare is split into nursery (school or private), childminder (child goes to childminders house with other children) and a nanny where the person comes to your house and tends to only look after your child. A nanny sounds like what you're after but they're much more expensive than the other options so that's worth bearing in mind. You can get nanny shares though! Babysitters will also come to your house but that's more ad hoc rather than as a regular thing for work. Waiting lists for nursery, childminders and nannys can be over a year long, too!