The thought
of leaving your child with a total stranger is scary…trust me my daughter is 3
and I still can’t imagine it 😓. However, it has become a thing of necessity for
working mums or dual income parents to have a nanny. The nanny can be living
with you full time or come during the day and leave by night. Whatever the case
may be, it’s important to carry out proper due diligence beforehand.
Here are
a few tips to consider while searching for a nanny.
1. Know
your search: Ask yourself questions, know what kind of
nanny you are looking for. What age bracket are you looking for? is she staying
in or she’ll leave as soon as you come back from work? Do you want someone that
speaks French, German or even your native language? Your criteria need to be
clear. I suggest you make a list of what you’re looking for, cause the better
you think through... the more likely you’ll find someone who is a good fit for
your family 😊.
2.
Know
your budget: how much are you willing to pay the nanny.
Most live-in nannies charge less; as you’ll probably be taking care of her
feeding and housing. The most important thing is to make sure you can afford
it.
3.
Background
check: Roll up you
sleeves, because this is where all the work comes in…yup! Do your due diligence
and proper back ground and medical check (does she have an S.T.D, does she have
a history of mental instability). I suggest you hire an experience agency to
carry out this operation. The blog “lagos
mums”, recommends Icarella childcare Services. They handle background checks,
address verification and medicals; whether they provided your nanny or not.
4.
Interview
process: Interviewing your nanny means being clear what
their job description would be. Nannies are childcare professionals and may not
want to be cleaning or washing your cloths. If that’s what you want, then you’ll
need to spell it out during the interview.
I hope
these few tips would help you in finding a suitable nanny for your child.
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