What does a Nanny do?

A Nanny is a trained and trusted professional who will assist you in caring for your child or children. She works with the parents as part of a team with the goal of ensuring the total well-being of your child. With your guidance she can plan the day’s activities and schedule them around your child’s personal needs and interests. She can take your child to scheduled activities in the community like swimming lessons, soccer or dance and you don’t have to worry about strict dropoff or pickup times that may conflict with your own busy schedule.​

What does an Au Pair do?

Au Pairs are young women or men between the ages of 18 and 25 who are interested in working with children and a host family in order to have a cultural experience in a foreign country. In return for taking care of your child and doing light chores around the house, they are provided with room and board and a small salary to offset their expenses. Au Pairs teach language naturally through conversation and share aspects of their native country and culture with their host families, creating a learning experience for all. ​

How to find a Nanny or Au Pair with Tutor Around

Tutor Around can help you find the right person for your childcare needs by connecting you with a host of candidates both in your local community and abroad. With our App you are able to learn about the experience, qualifications and specialisms of our Nanny and Au Pair candidates so that you can find the person who is the best fit for your family. Tutor Around makes it easy for you to make contact with the candidates you are interested in via our easy-to-use messaging system to arrange online or in-person interviews. Join our app and find a today!

 

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What is a male nanny called?

In the US and the UK male Nannies are sometimes referred to as Mannies. In today’s world of gender equity, more men are taking on the role of childcare givers. In fact, the UK’s most prestigious and best nanny training school, Norland College in Bath, reported its highest number of male recruits in recent years. With its commitment to promoting social responsibility, Tutor Around is happy to contribute to breaking down stereotypes and to promote gender equity by putting families in touch with male Nannies. 
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Mannies, in fact, provide a positive male role model for children. Some families may prefer to employ a male Nanny to make sure that their boys have plenty of opportunities to spend time with another male to do the kinds of things boys like to do together. Also, a Manny can provide an important male role model in those families where the father is often away for business or works long hours, for single mothers, or for two-mum families. The qualifications for Mannies are the same as for a Nanny. First and foremost, they must be warm and nurturing individuals with a passion for working with children.

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Find a nanny near me to teach my children

In addition to taking responsibility for the safety and well being of your child, many Nannies have a whole range of talents they will be happy to share with your child. They can help your child learn English or another language, help your child to develop literacy skills and support them in their general cognitive development by playing challenging and stimulating games or learning to play an instrument.

Language learning from a native speaker

Many Nannies are highly trained professionals and may be trained teachers with specific qualifications in early childhood development and play based learning. Many research studies point to the advantages of learning a second language at an early age. Bilingual children may have a superior ability to focus on one thing and to change their response, indicating a higher level of cognitive flexibility as compared to children who know only one language. And bilingual children may be better at solving some kinds of mental puzzles, demonstrating that they have better ability to plan, solve problems and perform other, mentally demanding tasks. 

Another advantage of learning another language from an early age is the ability to speak the target language without a foreign accent. A Spanish speaking Nanny can interact with your children in Spanish and allow them to develop language and cognitive skills that will be useful for their futures. Find a French speaking live in nanny in NYC or London and introduce your children to another culture. Some English speaking Nannies even have formal qualifications as language teachers such as CELTA or TESOL/TESL.

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Developmental stimulation

In addition to helping your child learn English, Spanish, French, or another language, a Nanny will organise developmentally appropriate and stimulating activities tailored to meet her individual needs and interests, which might include learning to play an instrument, improving listening comprehension and thinking skills through story reading, learning the fundamentals of letters, colors and numbers, or using carefully selected mobile Apps which teach higher order thinking and problem solving.
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With a Nanny you can be sure that your child gets regular, consistent, one-on-one attention, leaving you time for your work or your hobbies with the peace of mind of knowing that your child is in trusted hands. In the case of school age children, Nannies can also provide academic support and assist your child with homework after school so you can focus on enjoying quality time with your child when you get home.

Help with household duties

Some Nannies also perform light household duties and can give you a hand in tidying up while your child naps in addition to preparing simple meals and doing laundry. Moreover, your child will build a close relationship with another adult who provides love, care and nurturing. If you are away all day at work, a Nanny can provide you with regular text messages and snapshots of the daily activities your child participates in. Over time, a Nanny will learn to copy your child rearing strategies and will make the same kind of decisions you would make for your child, creating fewer inconsistencies and making expectations clear for your child’s behaviour and development. If your child is an infant, a Nanny has likely been through potty training multiple times and will have a repertoire of strategies and skills to make the learning process easy and successful. ​

Find a Nanny or Au Pair for the Holidays

Holidays are a time for the whole family to relax and unwind. Many parents will agree, however, that summer oftentimes feels busier and more overscheduled than the school year.  For your summer holidays, hiring a temporary Nanny or Au Pair means that you will have more time to enjoy yourself at home or on the beach with the assurance that your child is well cared for and loved by a qualified and experienced professional. Your summer Nanny or Au Pair awaits! 

Hiring a temporary or part time Nanny or an Au Pair is also a great idea for your winter ski breaks. Having a Nanny to take care of your child in the mountains means that you will have more time for the slopes. Tutor Around will help you find just the right person to ensure that your child is always happy, healthy and well taken care of.

How does Tutor Around verify Nanny qualifications?

Don't just find a good Nanny, hire a top Nanny! Tutor Around has professional Nannies and highly credentialed child care providers with education degrees. Look for the flag to indicated Ambassador status and select from a select group of Nanny candidates. This means that the person has been carefully screened and approved by checking qualifications, experience, and references as well as having proof of a police background check in the candidate’s country of origin (DBS or FBI for UK and US).  Ambassador Nannies have superior qualifications and substantial experience as childcare givers.  They are oftentimes fully qualified teachers with a specialisation in early childhood development or holders of a Diploma in Childcare and Education (DCE) or a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Early Years Care and Education. Ambassador Nannies are trained in CPR and have first aid certification. Learn more about Why Tutor Around is an excellent way to save money and find a Nanny or Au Pair with ease. Because our candidates are considered freelance Tutors, you save a lot.  

Become a Nanny or an Au Pair with Tutor Around and easily connect with parents

Parents don't just find a good Nanny, they want to hire a top Nanny! Experienced Nannies and prospective Au Pairs are invited to register with Tutor Around and to create a profile highlighting their background, interests and availability. Tutor Around makes it easy for parents to identify you and contact you to start a dialogue about working with their family and children. Your employment prospects will be heightened by publishing a profile with Tutor Around. Learn more about why Tutor Around is a great resource to find tutoring jobs of all types!

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