The idea of using a nanny has been around for a very long time but was often thought to be a service that only the more affluent could acquire. Many a mum would love to employ the services of an in-home care provider but often it is the budget that stands in the way of this accomplishment.

Barbados Nanny Sharing

 

Nannies are invaluable as they partner with a family to ensure children’s age appropriate supervision and care. A good nanny is one that is very experienced in supervising young children and incorporating the children’s educational and emotional needs into the daily care that the nanny offers.

In addition the nanny is responsible for all aspects of a child’s care from their laundry to their toys and the cleanliness of areas where the child plays and sleeps as well as providing transportation to school and extracurricular activities. Any mum would love this assistance, though it is typically the financial issue preventing it.

However, there is another option to be considered, a little lesser known but up and coming choice for families who would love the services of a nanny but may not think they can afford one, it is a nanny share. True to the name, a nanny share is a great way to share the services of a qualified nanny yet maintain costs for a family’s budget.

This option should be considered by close friends or family members seeking nanny services, but also can be considered by like-minded families who have similar goals in mind. It is the type of service designed especially for families with children of similar ages. The following reasons will get you thinking about why you too should consider a nanny share.

Socialization

If you opt to have a nanny share where your children and the children of another family are being cared for together, your children will have playmates. This is especially ideal if you have an only child.
Your nanny can provide care to all the children involved in either your home or the home of the share family, or can even take turns between the two homes. The children simply enjoy the benefits of the added company and new environments without the stress of lots of children sharing germs during sick seasons.

Cost Savings

By sharing your nanny with another family the cost is significantly reduced for both families, yet the nanny may end up making a bit more than she normally would which makes this a winning situation for all involved.

Great for Babies

Using a nanny share is a fantastic option for babies as many traditional daycare centers have stricter guidelines for baby care and using a nanny will ensure your baby gets more one-on-one attention with the flexibility you may require.

Ease of Scheduling

Using a nanny share allows for those with alternative work schedules or odd work shifts to still enjoy the comfort of knowing their child is in good hands when traditional childcare centers may not have accommodating hours. An added benefit of the nanny share is when two families who work different schedules can share the same nanny back and forth.

Shared Responsibility of Care

A lesser thought of perk is that if your nanny should ever become ill or have an unexpected leave of absence there are now two or possibly more families who may share the responsibility of caring for the children, possibly by taking turns or re-arrange work schedules so that the children are cared for by one of the parents involved rather than all of the parents missing out on a day of work.
If you had never considered the option of a nanny share but are seeking services on a budget that are top notch with flexibility and ingenuity, a nanny share just may be the perfect option for your family.

What Makes Us Unique

 

Trusted Care Providers, Inc., is more than just a nanny service. We offer an exclusive service not found anywhere else on the island of Barbados. Plus, we never change a booking fee. Our Barbados nanny packages are all designed to meet your childcare or household needs. Some of packages consist of Barbados tourists attractions such as Harrison Cave, Atlantic Submarine, swimming, tennis, and so much more. These services can be booked upon request.