Once you start looking into childcare, all sorts of questions come up: what kind of care is right for us, how often and how long, and how personal should the relationship with the caregiver be?
Alongside daycare, kindergarten or after-school care, there is another option: private care at home with a nanny. We have put together a checklist to help you check whether this could work for your family:
- Is a flexible schedule important to you?
- Are you professionally very busy?
- Can you picture yourself becoming an employer? (see our guide on employing a nanny)
- Are you comfortable working closely with a caregiver?
- What is your financial scope? (our fee overview)
- Would you like help with the household too? (family manager)
- Do you have several children who need care together?
- Would you like care planned long-term, unlike with an au pair?
If you answer most of these with yes, it is worth considering a nanny. Even without a full-time nanny, many families like to combine one with daycare or school.
Get in touch and let us advise you!
