Nanny Duties

In addition to looking after your child(ren), professional nannies have a standard set of duties for which they are responsible. 

You can expect the following from a nannY IN ADDITION TO CARING DIRECTLY FOR THE CHILDREN

• To wash and iron your children's clothing and bedding.

• To prepare nutritious meals and snacks

• To tidy your children's bedroom(s), bathroom and playroom.

• taking/collecting from nursery/school etc

• taking to playdates etc

• sourcing and arranging outdoor and indoor activities

The above are frequently referred to as 'nursery duties'.  

However, professional nannies are not expected to do other household chores or cook for the entire family. If this is required then it should be discussed and agreed and noted on the contract  Nannies should tend to their additional duties when there is down time – whilst the children are at school/nursery or asleep and parents should bear in mind that the children always take precedence and plans can change