This article has been written for the Koru Kids Nanny Service for families considering a nanny share.
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What is a Nanny Share?
A nanny share is an arrangement where two families employ the same nanny for childcare. The key feature is that for some portion of the time, the nanny cares for both families' children at the same time.
How it works
Nanny shares are highly flexible and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the families:
Schedule flexibility: One family might use the nanny for all 5 days of the week, while the other family only needs the nanny for 3 of those days.
Location options: Care can take place exclusively at one family's home or alternate between both homes, depending on what works best for everyone involved.
Cost
Shared care hours: When the nanny is looking after both families' children simultaneously, each family pays £10.45-£11.75 per hour.
Sole care hours: When the nanny is caring for only one family's children, charges start from £15.50 per hour.
Benefits
Cost savings compared to employing a nanny individually.
Children have opportunities for social interaction.
Flexibility to create a schedule that accommodates both families' needs.
Professional childcare in a home environment.
How do I find a family to nanny share with?
Unfortunately, Koru Kids are currently unable to find you a family to share with. This is a capability that we are keen to build in the future though!
For now, we can give you advice on how to find a family to share with. Read our top tips for finding a family to share with here.
We’ve made this image which you can share on Facebook / Instagram / in Whatsapp groups to help you find the right family to share with.
I have a family to share a nanny with - now what?
That’s great news! We’ll need one of you to sign up so we can start your nanny search. Just let us know on your sign up form that you’re part of a nanny share, and remember to include information about all the children that need care. You can sign up here.
There’s no need for both families to sign up at this point. We will lead the search from one family’s account to keep things simple. Read more about how we find you a nanny here.
When you agree to hire a nanny, we’ll need the second family to create an account with us using the same sign up form as above. That will allow us to get you both set up with your nanny.
Please contact us if you'd like assistance setting up a nanny share or have questions about how this arrangement might work for your family.
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