A live-in Nanny is a qualified professional who provides childcare support and education in a family’s home setting. Live-in Nannies are a particularly good option for families with busy lifestyles.
Live-in Nannies take on varied roles and are there to guide children in their development into young adults. In this article, we will delve deeper into the most common responsibilities of a live-in Nanny and how parents can work together with live-in Nannies to achieve the best outcomes for their children.
Childcare is the core responsibility of a live-in Nanny. Engaging with the children is their primary focus, and that includes the following activities:
Feeding: A live-in Nanny is responsible for preparing the meals and snacks for the children every day and making sure they eat the right amount of food. Live-in Nannies can even research before preparing the food to make sure they are serving children the balanced, nutritious food they need.
Hygiene: A live-in Nanny is also responsible for taking care of the children’s hygiene. From assisting them in bathing, and clothing them to dental care, and toilet training. They make sure that the children in their care learn and maintain good hygiene habits. A live-in Nanny will make sure that your little one is ready for the day.
Health: Monitoring the child’s health is also one of the main tasks of a live-in Nanny. Parents prefer to entrust their children to qualified Nannies who have a Paediatric First Aid certification to ensure that the live-in Nanny knows what to do during medical emergencies, knows how to administer medications, and won’t panic while seeking medical attention when necessary.
They are also responsible for overseeing nap times and bedtime routines, ensuring children get the ample rest they need.
Education: Early childhood education is crucial for the social, mental, and physical development of children, which makes live-in Nannies a big contributing factor to having fully functional adults.
Live-in Nannies serve as educators as they engage in age-appropriate activities and teach them basic skills they need. They can also incorporate teaching during playtime, like building LEGO towers, reading bedtime stories, or exploring outdoors. If the children are older, they will help with homework and projects.
Transportation: Some Nannies have driver’s licenses to drive children to and from school, to their playdate schedules, appointments, or anywhere arranged by the parents.
A live-in Nanny is sometimes asked to contribute to some household tasks related to children. These responsibilities include:
Laundry and ironing: It can be part of a live-in Nanny’s responsibility to keep the children’s clothes clean and tidy. They need to make sure that the clothes the children are wearing going to school, for example, are presentable before leaving the house.
Bed Linen Changes: To make sure that proper hygiene is maintained, a live-in Nanny will regularly check and change the bed lines to ensure a comfortable and hygienic environment for the children to sleep in.
Organising Clothes and Toys: Live-in Nannies will help with tidying and organising the toys after playing. They can also teach the children how to be organised and how to take care of their valuable possessions.
School Runs: As parents can be away for long periods, a live-in Nanny will have the main responsibility for handling drop-offs and pick-ups if the children are attending school. This arrangement has been proven beneficial for families with a busy lifestyle.
Arranging Activities: A live-in Nanny is responsible for planning activities like outings, playdates, and other fun activities for the children inside and outside the home.
Flexibility: A live-in Nanny should be flexible and adaptable. There are instances where parents are not available to purchase the necessities for the children and Nannies will need to step up and run errands such as the family shop.
Qualifications: While formal childcare qualifications aren’t always required, having experience working with children is crucial. At Little Ones, we ensure that our live-in Nannies have at least 2 years of professional childcare experience, essential certifications such as a Paediatric First Aid, a valid background check (DBS), and good references from previous employers. We ensure that with our rigorous vetting process, we can match families with the best and most suitable live-in Nanny.
If you want to find out if a live-in Nanny would be a good option for your family, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can send us a message or get in touch with a specialist on 0207 183 0309.
