Your little ones, in the best care
Here at Call the Nanny we understand just how important it is to find that special person who will care for your children. We aim to support you in this process and make it as stress free as possible. We place high calibre nannies, maternity nurses, mothers’ helps, babysitters and event nannies in Dorset. We offer a personalised service tailored to meet the individual needs of families. As well as placing permanent child carers, we also specialise in temporary and emergency care.
The agency is part of the Association of Nanny Agencies (ANA). ANA exists to raise standards in the way that Nanny Agencies work. When registering with Call the Nanny, families can be assured that all applicants have been met and interviewed in person, that they have a DBS check and that all applicants’ references have been verified. We encourage our nannies to be qualified, Ofsted registered, and as a minimum have Paediatric First Aid Training. As an ANA member we are kept up to date with industry legislation, and our work is legally compliant.
Welcome to Call the Nanny Child Care
Welcome to Call the Nanny
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Our Nannies
About us
Our Services
All of our candidates will undergo a thorough vetting process prior to recommendation. They will be personally interviewed and referenced by the agency to confirm qualifications, experience and career ambitions. We undertake DBS police checks and a minimum of two reference checks for every candidate. This will help us find a suitable match for both families and nannies.
Call the Nanny provides a high quality, personal service tailored to meet the individual needs of families. We place high calibre nannies, maternity nurses, mothers’ helps, babysitters and emergency nannies in Dorset. Our nannies are reliable, trustworthy and have excellent experience with children. Once your nanny has been placed we will provide ongoing support and advice where it is needed.
We offer a high quality of service and provide families with nannies who are reliable, trustworthy and have excellent experience with children. Nannies, maternity nurses, mothers' helps and babysitters work within the family home as well as being able to take children on age appropriate outings if the parents wish.
Babysitting Service
Need a night out or last minute babysitter?
Regular babysitting service
Call the Nanny offers a high quality babysitting service throughout Dorset. We have a network of childcare professionals that will come to your home or holiday accommodation to care for your children in the evening. Whether you are looking for a regular babysitter, last minute booking or a planned event, Call the Nanny has babysitters to suit all occasions. All of our babysitters have a minimum of two years’ solid childcare experience and/or are fully qualified. The majority of our babysitters work in childcare during the day. They have been personally interviewed and vetted by the agency, including a minimum of two reference checks. They all have a current first aid certificate and are DBS (criminal record) checked. We pride ourselves on completing thorough checks, giving you peace of mind so that you can enjoy your evening out, knowing that your children are safe and cared for.
If you are looking for a last minute babysitter or just the odd night out, the agency charges a one off payment of £10 per booking. The minimum booking length is 3 hours and the babysitter should be paid directly at the end of the evening. For repeat bookings, we aim to offer the same babysitter every time so that your children have continuity. The following rates apply for evening babysits in the family home: £14-18 per hour, rate depends on the babysitter's qualifications and experience and times required. We offer multiple babysitter bookings for families/friends looking to have all of their children cared for together, or for special events such as weddings or parties. Please contact us for more information regarding event nannies. If you wish to re-book the babysitter, this must be done directly through the agency. Our babysitters are not permitted to receive repeat bookings privately.
For those parents that want to use the babysitting service on a regular basis, we charge a £150 agency booking fee for the year. Once you have told us your individual requirements, we will introduce you to one of our babysitters from our database who live locally to you. We will send you their CV to look through and once you are happy with your choice we will provide you with their contact details so that you can arrange to meet them and book them as and when you wish. You can use your babysitter on a regular basis as much or as little as you want. If for some reason your babysitter is not available we will try and find you a replacement. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the same babysitter on every occasion.
Meet Claire
Claire Boland
I have over 25 years’ childcare experience working as a nanny, midwife and nursery nurse. As a mother of two young children myself, I understand how important it is to find that special person who will care for your family. I aim to support you in this process and make it as stress free as possible. This will enable you to go back to work or have some time out knowing that your children are happy and safe in the hands of a qualified, trustworthy and loyal nanny.
Over the years I have worked as a private nanny for many families and have thoroughly enjoyed looking after children of varying ages, watching them grow and develop. I have worked closely with newborns, providing hands on support and advice to new mothers. I also have experience working alongside children with special needs, assisting them with their personal care and supporting them in their learning in order to increase their independence.
My ambition has long been to open a nanny agency to help families and nannies find their ideal match. Since giving birth to my first child in 2014, I have strived to make this dream come true and have founded ‘Call the Nanny’. My main aim is to ensure that nannies meet each family’s individual requirements. I do this by taking time to listen to both families and nannies to find out exactly what their requirements are. Once a nanny is placed, I provide ongoing support including employment advice and induction support. I uphold strong values and ensure that I am providing a professional, yet personal service.
For families.
Call the Nanny places high calibre nannies, mothers’ helps, maternity nurses and babysitters in Dorset. Our childcare professionals are experienced in caring for children from birth to 18 years old. We will offer you a personal and professional service and aim to find you the most qualified child carer to match your family’s specific needs.
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3 simple steps to finding your perfect Nanny
Initial Contact
We care about the needs of your family and we listen very carefully to your requirements before placing our childcare professionals. We take time to get to know you and your children. We recommend meeting you in the comfort of your own home, however we understand that people lead busy lives and can undertake our consultation over the phone if this is more convenient. We will find out more about your family routine, the duties you would like carried out and what qualities are important to you and your children.
Finding the right candidate
Once you have told us about your requirements and the days and hours that you are looking for help, we will actively advertise the position and contact our database of nannies that meet your criteria. All applicants that are put forward will have been personally interviewed, reference checked and have had all necessary document checks. We will then send you a few carefully selected CV’s and arrange interviews between you and the nannies that you wish to meet. Following the interviews, we will ask for feedback from both you and the nanny. If you decide to go ahead with one of the nannies, we recommend arranging a second interview where the nanny can meet your children.
The final Steps
Once you have chosen a nanny, we will advise you on your responsibilities as an employer, the preparation of your nanny’s contract, tax and induction support. There are no charges until we have found you a suitable candidate. We are also readily available to offer ongoing support and advice if you need it.
Contact Us
Whether you are a parent seeking childcare, or a nanny looking for employment we would love to hear from you:
Email: info@callthenanny.co.uk
Telephone: 07734 406696
Areas we cover
Bournemouth, Poole, Blandford Forum, Bridport, Christchurch, Dorchester, Ferndown, Ringwood, Shaftesbury, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Weymouth, Wimborne.
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Live-out/Daily Nanny
Daily nannies care for your child(ren) in your home and take them to activities and groups in the local community. They work on a sole charge basis and are available on a temporary or permanent basis, full or part-time. Live out nannies usually work 8-12 hours a day, Monday to Friday, however the amount of hours worked will differ from family to family to suit individual requirements. Claire at Call the Nanny will be happy to discuss your needs. A daily nanny will carry out all nursery duties related to the children. Your child(ren) will receive one to one care and the nanny will use their knowledge and skills to enhance your child(ren)s development thorough educational and age appropriate play. Each family will have individual requirements, however, duties will include: Organising fun, educational and age appropriate activities to ensure that the children in their care are active and social Organising play dates and outings School or nursery drop offs and collections Bathing and dressing the children Preparing nutritious meals Doing the children's laundry Keeping the children’s bedrooms clean and tidy Ensuring that play areas are kept safe, clean and tidy Nannies offer a flexible form of childcare and are usually flexible with the hours they work. Most nannies can also offer evening babysitting. If you would like your nanny to carry out babysitting duties on top of their full time hours, their rate will need to be agreed in advance and written into the contract. Some nannies are also happy to have sole charge of your child(ren) when you are away, or to go on holiday with you. It is possible for some families to claim back some money towards the cost of having a nanny in the form of Tax Free Childcare Vouchers. Your nanny will need to be Ofsted registered to claim Tax Free Childcare and this is something that Call the Nanny can advise you on. To find out more about Ofsted registration please visit https://nannytax.co.uk/ofsted-registration/ofsted-faq or contact Ofsted on 0300 123 1231. Alternatively visit the full Ofsted website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
Live-in Nanny
A live-in nanny will live within the family home. They will either have a bedroom with use of a bathroom within the family home, or separate accommodation within the grounds. It is important that all house rules are made clear from the start and are stated within the nanny's contract. What can you expect from your live-in nanny? Live-in nannies usually work between 8-12 hours a day, five days a week. Some families may require 1-2 nights evening babysitting to be included within the salary. Live-in nannies can also work part-time. Please feel free to discuss your needs with Claire who will be able to advise what is best for you. Salaries for live-in nannies are usually less than for daily nannies as bills and accommodation are included. The salary will vary depending on the amount of childcare experience and level of qualifications the nanny has. Live-in nannies will usually have all of their meals provided for by their employers and her preferences/special requirements should be discussed prior to her starting the role. The nanny will usually be happy to eat the same foods as the children. Live-in nannies are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks paid holiday and National Bank Holidays should be given as extra or payment added to her salary. The time at which the holiday is to be taken should be agreed by the employer and employee prior to commencement. Usually the employer will choose 2 weeks and the employee will choose 2 weeks. If you require your nanny to travel abroad with you, or provide 24 hour care whilst you are away, then a set rate for this will be arranged prior to your nanny starting. When taking your nanny away on holiday with you, all travel expenses, food and the nanny's weekly wage should be covered. A live-in nanny will carry out all nursery duties related to the children. Your child(ren) will receive one to one care and the nanny will use their skills to enhance your child(ren)s development thorough educational play. Each family will have individual requirements, however, generally the live-in nanny will organise activities to ensure that the children in their care are active and social. Activities will be fun and age appropriate and could include for example creative arts and crafts, trips to the park, playgroup, the library, baby/toddler classes, swimming and play dates. The nanny will also do any school or nursery drop offs and collections, bathe and dress the child(ren), prepare nutritious meals, do the child(ren)'s laundry, organise the child(ren)'s bedrooms and ensure that the play areas are kept safe, clean and tidy.
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Temporary Nanny
A temporary nanny can work part-time or full-time on a short or long term basis for families that do not require a permanent nanny. Our temporary nannies may be in the process of looking for a permanent position, or in most cases, they are not looking for a long-term commitment with one family and choose to work for several families at a time, which offers them variety and flexibility. Nannies can be booked from anything from one day up to 6 months. If you need an extra pair of hands for a short while, for example after having a new baby, during school holidays, or whilst moving home, then a temporary nanny might be the ideal solution for you.
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Mothers’/Fathers’ help
If you feel that you need another pair of hands to support you with your child(ren), but don’t want to be away from them, then a mothers'/fathers’ help could be the solution. A mothers’/fathers’ help will usually be less qualified than a standard nanny, but will have some experience with children. The role of a mothers' help is to support and assist the parent(s) with the daily care of their child(ren). This is usually a shared care position and the mother or father should be around for the majority of the time. A mothers' help will generally carry out more household duties than a nanny.
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Additional Needs Nanny
We recognise that there is a high demand for nannies and carers to look after children with varying additional needs. Our additional needs nannies are qualified and experienced. Some are children’s nurses and many have worked in a special needs school or hospital setting. The nanny will aim to provide opportunities and activities to support your child’s learning and help him or her grow in confidence. The nanny can also look after siblings at the same time, allowing them to enjoy one another’s company. Our nannies can be flexible in terms of days and hours worked. Whether you are looking for short term respite care, emergency care, or a permanent nanny to become part of your family, we will endeavour to help you.
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Before and After School Nanny
This type of nanny will come to your home and get your child(ren) ready for school/nursery and/or collect them later in the day. Her duties will be similar to that of a daily nanny but she will be more focused on after school clubs and activities if your child(ren) attends these. The nanny will also help with homework, prepare dinner and follow an early evening routine to wind down before bedtime. The nanny will make sure that the child(ren) have a fun afternoon/early evening. Some families may wish to make this role a Nanny/Housekeeper position so that the nanny can run errands and undertake household duties during the day whilst the children are at school. Some nannies may also be able to look after the children during the day when they are on school holidays. This type of role is usually suited to a nanny with her own child that she can bring along to work with her, although after/before school nannies without their own children are also available.
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Nanny/Housekeeper
If you require a nanny but you feel that you also need some help with household chores, family cooking, food shopping and the family laundry then a nanny/housekeeper could be the solution. Please contact us to find out more.
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Maternity Nurse
Maternity nurses are highly qualified and experienced with newborn babies. Most of the team have previously worked as nurses, midwives, maternity nurses and maternity support workers. They will have undergone specific training. A maternity nurse will live in with the family and should be given her own accommodation. She will usually work 24 hours a day for up to 6 days in a row. Maternity nurses usually work for 2-12 weeks following the birth of a child, depending on your individual needs. Call the Nanny also offer daily Maternity Nurses who can visit you for a few hours at a time, as a one off occasion or just overnight. A maternity nurse will be able to advise and support you with all aspects of infant care including: Sleep routines Breast or bottle feeding, including any feeding difficulties and sterilisation of feeding equipment Support with breast feeding Bathing and dressing your newborn Nappy changing Care and support of the postnatal mother-as well as giving you support and guidance, the maternity nurse will ensure that you are getting enough rest and can prepare light nutritious meals for you. Safety advice Organising the nursery Doing the baby’s laundry How much does a Maternity Nurse cost? Maternity Nurses are self-employed and are responsible for their own Tax and National Insurance contributions. You should agree payment terms directly with your Maternity Nurse, however, as a guide please see the table below: Maternity nurse (single baby) £280-£320 per 24 hours Maternity nurse (multiple births) £360-400 per 24 hours Daily maternity nurse (single baby) £18-22 per hour Daily maternity nurse (multiple births) £22-25 per hour Junior maternity nurse £16-18 per hour After talking through your requirements, Call the Nanny will recommend one of our registered Maternity Nurses. Our Agency fee for finding a Maternity Nurse is £100 per week live-in and £25 a day for daily Maternity Nurses.
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Nanny / PA
A Nanny/PA will combine childcare duties with managing a busy household. This is an ideal solution for families with children at school. Whilst the children are at school the Nanny/PA can use her time to make bookings such as holiday bookings, doctor’s appointments or dental appointments. She will manage the family diary, run errands such as food shopping or dry cleaning, organise household maintenance/repairs and manage the household bills to give a few examples. Some parents running a business from home may wish to involve their nanny in bookkeeping or administration duties. Our Nanny/PA’s will have a background in administration as well as childcare. After collecting the child(ren) from school/nursery the Nanny/PA’s focus will be solely on the child(ren), helping with homework, organising and taking them to activities/play dates, preparing dinner and providing a fun, age appropriate afternoon. A Nanny/PA is an excellent option for families that require childcare but cannot offer enough hours for a professional nanny. Nannies enjoy this type of role because it gives them the opportunity to use their organisational skills and combine their passion for working with children with the variety of PA duties.
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Babysitters
All of our babysitters have a minimum of two years’ experience in childcare and/or are NNEB, Cache level 2 or 3 qualified, or qualified children’s nurses. They have been personally interviewed and vetted by the agency, and will have had a DBS check within the last two years. They will come to your home or holiday accommodation to care for your children in the evening. We offer multiple babysitter bookings for families/friends looking to have all of their children cared for together, or for special events such as weddings or parties. Please contact us for more information regarding event nannies.
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Regular Babysitting Service
Once you have told us your individual requirements, we will introduce you to one of our babysitters from our database who live locally to you. We will send you their CV to look through and once you are happy with your choice we will provide you with their contact details so that you can arrange to meet them and book them as and when you wish. The agency booking fee for this regular babysitting service is £150 for the year and it means that you can use your babysitter on a regular basis as much or as little as you want. If for some reason your babysitter is not available we will try and find you a replacement babysitter.
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Not signed up to our babysitting service? Need a one off babysitter?
We have a range of childcare options, our services include
If you are looking for a last minute babysitter or just the odd night out, we will do our best to help you find someone. The agency fee for this is a one off payment of £10 per booking. The babysitter should be paid directly at the end of the evening. The minimum booking length is 3 hours. The babysitting rate varies from £14-18 per hour; rate depends on the babysitter's qualifications and experience.