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An Employers Guide to Tax-Free Childcare

An Employers Guide to Tax-Free Childcare Tax-Free Childcare allows parents to receive financial support towards the cost of employing an Ofsted registered (approved) nanny.  It works similarly to a bank account that both you and the government pay money in to.  For every £8 that you pay in, the government will pay £2.00. The maximum … Read more

CHILDREN: ACTIVITIES AND IDEAS FOR NANNIES AND PARENTS

As schools, nurseries, playgroups, childcare settings are closing around us, we are advised to social distance and to keep children home where possible. Many children will face the effects of a new unconventional routine, disruption and adversity. It is therefore of the greatest importance we are creative with our ideas to ensure a well-balanced environment … Read more

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION FOR NANNIES AND CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS

During this period of uncertainty with changes and new restrictions being enforced on a daily basis, it is important to to be vigilant with with hygiene to prevent the spread of covid-19, but also to ensure the mental and physical well-being of our children is maintained at all times no matter how disconcerting the situation … Read more

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS EMPLOYING A NANNY

During this period of uncertainty with changes and new restrictions being enforced on a daily basis, it is important to to be vigilant with with hygiene to prevent the spread of covid-19, but also to ensure the mental and physical well-being of our children is maintained at all times no matter how disconcerting the situation … Read more

SUMMER BUCKET LIST

Devon, Cornwall and Somerset  has plenty to offer, with so much to do for families and children. Whether your are paddling in rock pools on our beautiful sandy beaches, cycling along the many scenic routes or trudging through a muddy Forrest on a wet summers day, there is so much enjoyment to be had by … Read more

WHY WEDDING CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ON YOUR BIG DAY

WHEN PLANNING A WEDDING OR AN EVENT, AT SOME POINT THE QUESTION WILL BE ASKED – ARE CHILDREN INVITED? YOU CAN ANSWER  ‘YES’ WITH COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND WHEN YOU BOOK EVENT CHILDCARE FOR YOUR WEDDING. The happiness and joy your little guests bring really make a wedding (not to mention a lot of laughs). … Read more

How to Become a Nanny

“HOW DO I BECOME A NANNY?” IS A QUESTION WE ARE OFTEN ASKED – IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT A CAREER AS A NANNY, THERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER. In brief, the 6 most important requirements by most Nanny Agencies to become a nanny and register on their books includes: Childcare Qualifications Childcare … Read more

How to Create a Nanny Portfolio

WHEN YOUR DREAM NANNY JOB EVENTUALLY POPS UP, YOU APPLY AND YOU’RE OFFERED AN INTERVIEW, YOU NOW NEED TO DEMONSTRATE WHY YOU ARE THE PERFECT NANNY FOR THE JOB AND SHOWCASE YOUR NANNY PORTFOLIO AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEWING WITH A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYER. A NANNY PORTFOLIO ADDS A PERSONAL TOUCH AND DEMONSTRATES YOUR PROFESSIONALISM, ORGANISATIONAL … Read more

Celebrating 10 years

The Parent & Child Nanny Agency are proud to be celebrating our 10th year in business, providing outstanding childcare services to families in the South West. We have had an incredibly high nanny placement success rate and have over the years introduced fantastic new services such as our Mobile Crèche facility, Festival Nanny and Event … Read more

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