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Too old to Nanny??????

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By Mon 26-Oct-09 23:20:05 Add message | Report | Contact poster
Hi i'm just looking for some advice really! I'm a 25 year old nanny who after spending 6 years working in private day nurseries decided for a bit of a lifestyle change! I started doing season work (still childcare) for a family ski operator, I am still doing this but feel that this may be my last winter. I am really interested in doing a couple of years nannying before completely settling down but I only seem to meet 19/20 yr old nannies and i'm a little worried that at 26/27 may struggle, I have over 10 yrs childcare experience and would love to nanny somewhere in london. Does anyone have any advice? (sorry its sooooo long!)
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Thu 05-Nov-09 09:58:35
Im 47 and still nanning (although only part time . Never thought about my age before , still think im in my 30's although my body reminds me im not . Good luck op with finding a job .
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Wed 04-Nov-09 13:16:00
I came out of childminding for a while aged 45 and registered with a nanny agency, I had a huge choice of jobs to look at. Most people were thrilled to have an older nanny.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Tue 03-Nov-09 16:22:31
Ooo thanks I've just got my dec hours too <runs over>
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Tue 03-Nov-09 16:21:00
juneybean clickety click please
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Tue 03-Nov-09 15:48:22
I'm 24 and only started nannying in January
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 02-Nov-09 23:16:50
grannys can be spritley and look after their grandchildren

why cant a nanny be in her 70's?

maybe the parents wanted age/wisdom?
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 02-Nov-09 22:48:47
wasn't a particularly serious comment, they are all from the same family, but she does look kind of frail
I suppose whatever people want but seems a bit too much to me
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 02-Nov-09 22:36:07
Why would it not be legal?

If they're 3 from 3 different families then it's not, but if it's 1 or 2 families that's fine. It's up to parents who they employ and if they want a 70 year old nanny then that's their call! It's not compulsory for nannies to be registered.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 02-Nov-09 22:33:45
I see a nanny in the playground who is in her early 70's I am serious not a granny I have spoken to her a few times has 3 charges all under 5

not even sure that is legal
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 02-Nov-09 22:28:06
our wonderful nanny is 46 and it didnt bother us when we employed her
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