«Nanny» gets used loosely to cover everything from occasional babysitting to full household management. In reality, it’s a specific role with a fairly consistent shape, whatever the family. Here’s what a typical day actually looks like.
The morning
For younger children, mornings usually start with getting dressed, breakfast, and preparing for the day. For school-age children, it’s the school run: bags, uniforms, lunches, and getting everyone out the door on time.
The middle of the day
- Structured play and early learning for younger children
- Outings: the park, soft play, library sessions, swimming
- Meal preparation and mealtimes
- Naps and quiet time, on a consistent routine
- Homework support and reading practice for older children
Light, child-related housekeeping
A nanny keeps the spaces the children use tidy — toys, meal mess, bedrooms, children’s laundry. This is different from general house cleaning: a nanny is not a substitute for a cleaner.
The clearest way to think about it: a housekeeper looks after your home; a nanny looks after your children — and everything that touches them along the way.
Communication with parents
Good nannies keep parents genuinely informed — what was eaten, how naps went, what was learned, and anything worth flagging.
Where the educational approach comes in
Every nanny we place is expected to actively support a child’s development — not just keep them safe and occupied, but engage with how they learn, at whatever stage they’re at.
Safety, always in the background
Underpinning all of the above: an Enhanced DBS certificate and current Paediatric First Aid training.