Childcare Techniques

Flying Tots nannies will use a number of childcare techniques whilst on duty to ensure that your child is always safe, happy and secure. These techniques are listed below and are dependent upon the time of day and your choice of childcare service.

Nutritional Meals

All meals for your child will be prepared based on the parent's recommendation and wishes. Any specific instructions i.e., food allergies, regarding the child's diet and nutrition shall be followed. A typical healthy breakfast, for example, includes a bowl of cereal with semi-skimmed milk followed by a boiled egg with toast 'soldiers'. For babies, baby milk is provided by the parents and the introduction of solids at the required age is at the parent's request.

Personal Hygiene

Your nanny will supervise or bathe the child upon instructions of the parents according to their age, adhering to safety standards and ensuring that they are clean and ready for school or nursery. Hair will be washed whenever necessary and the nanny will assist, if needed in teeth cleaning.

Grooming

Cleaned, ironed clothing are laid out ready to wear ensuring that they are suitable for the weather conditions. If necessary, assistance is offered in dressing the child. A mini inspection can be performed when dressed to ensure neatness.

Preparation for School

Schoolbooks and accessories, PE kit and lunch are checked before leaving for school.

Transport to School or Nursery

The Nanny will be advised on the child's journey either to school or nursery depending on the distance. If using a car, the parents will provide a regulation booster seat. Child safety locks will be enforced for complete protection.

Handover and School Collection

Your nanny will ensure that they supervise your child right up until they are taken into the school or nursery. A handover to the teacher or nursery assistant takes place. On collection, a report is often briefed regarding the child's progress of the day. The information is then relayed back to the parents orally and/or through the nanny diary.

Nappy changing

Disposables or re-useable nappies are dependent upon the parent's wishes. The nanny will ensure that the baby is changed regularly and comfortable throughout the day.

Nutritional Lunches

Making the right choices of meals will give your child the energy they need to get through the day whether its a school packed lunch or a prepared home meal.

Homework, Education and Learning Support

Assistance is provided, where possible, for the child with their homework. Care, learning and play is what the nanny will provide when looking after each child. After discussing with parents the child's individual needs, the nanny plans a list of activities and play opportunities to help develop their emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities. They may also require help to guide the child by promoting self-esteem enabling them to make choices as they develop their knowledge, skills and understanding.

Preparation for Bedtime

The child will be prepared for bed at their allotted time. A bedtime story helps the child learn, and to sleep. The nanny will read to the baby or be read from the child a bedtime story before tucking them in and switching lights off. Stories are chosen by the child, or recommended by the parents.

Security inside and outside the home

Your nanny will ensure that all security measures applicable are in place. This includes locks on windows and doors, alarm systems, intercom which should be used at all times, stair barriers; smoke alarm and child intercom systems.

Nanny Diary

The nanny will record all details of the child's daily activities, homework, meals, any sickness, number and length of baby naps, any significant events or issues that have occurred throughout the day, and any expenses incurred. This allows you to feel rest assured that you know how your child is being cared for at all times.

Cash Management

A petty cash deposit box can be used for expenses. The nanny will record each claim and provide receipts.