Nannies Melbourne is created by Early Childcare Educators who believe that quality in home Nanny services is advantageous to children, as opposed to a one size fits all approach offered in early childcare centres. Our aim is to create a community of caregivers and families all seeking to have their lives enhanced.

If you’re a new parent, or a parent with a completely new schedule, it can be hard to decide what kind of help and care you and your family might need. Hiring a part time nanny or live-in nanny are both great options, but you need to figure out which one is best for you.

Each family’s needs and structure is different, so here is a little guide to help you choose, do I need a nanny, or do I need day care?

What is a nanny and what do they do?

A live in Nanny can be a great option for families who have rotating and irregular rosters, work night shifts or travel a lot for their job.

A live-in nanny is carer who specialises in early childhood care and education. They will live with you in your home, which ensures flexibility, so they can provide extra help with the family when it comes to taking care of your children.

Since they are sharing the same roof as you, their job can be quite open and flexible to your needs and any needs that may arise at short notice.

If a live-in nanny or au pair Australia service isn’t what you’re looking for, you can always hire a part-time nanny.

A part-time nanny will have a very similar schedule to a live-in nanny, but they don’t have the added bonus of flexible availability. A part-tiny nanny will have the same duties as a live-in nanny, meaning they will look after your children in your absence, and perform duties such as care, feeding, bathing, maintaining routine and potentially running errands and doing pick-ups / drop-offs.

Any extra work can be taken on by a part-time nanny, but these will need to be discussed prior to hire. It’s important that you discuss your schedule with your part-time nanny to make sure they are happy and comfortable to work with you, and that they also can meet your needs and expectations.