A part time nanny is a popular option for those people who are looking for some flexibility in their child care arrangements. A part-time nanny will typically work between 10 and 12 hours per day, for one, two or three days a week, or they may be a weekend nanny that works Friday to Monday full time. Or it could be a nanny that just does mornings, or just does after-school. The variety of options is a real bonus of a part time nanny. A part time nanny is typically not a live in nanny, but a live out nanny, and often they are studying part time, or on a student visa and hence only able to work limited hours. They could also be a more experienced nanny who is looking to reduce their hours and only work part time. So there is a lot of variety in the nanny you could get.
It also could be that your part-time nanny is doing more than one position and could be juggling two or three different nanny jobs, so it is important to know when you can expect your nanny and what you will get from them.
Part time nannies will undertake a wide range of duties and will look after children of any age, from newborns through to older children. They could assist with housework, and cook and prepare meals for your children, as well as wash and iron their clothes. They could be employed to drive the child to appointments or to do shopping for the household, and basically act as a fill in to the parents. It is a great option for parents who don’t want a full time nanny, but want the flexibility to have a nanny when needed or just to deal with specific tasks or times of year.