[DCD]

Does anyone have a service that they use or know of a good Nanny? Right now live in or live out is an option. It is so hard to find a really good one.

Dina

[Vicki H]

Bumping this up for you Dina.

[toria]

I have alot of friends that have hired German aupair's (spelling?) It is not expensive in the whole scheme of things. Let me know if you would like me to get the details.

[Pinkie]

Hi Dina,

My Au Pair arrives next week and I get a good feeling about her but also get the feeling I'm going to be spoilt with her for the next three months and then I'm going to have to find a replacement!!

Here is how it works for me. I live on a small island in Spain so not alot of help to you. There is an agency here that finds the Au Pairs/Nannies/Domestic help etc.

The lovely girl I have picked will live in and is from Prague (Czec Republic). She's coming for three months and will be paid a minimal wage from me.

Benefits to her:
- Free board and lodgings
- Treated as one of the family (safe enviroment)
- Here to learn the Spanish language and culture

Benefits to us:
- Economical child care (schools are out for 3 months straight here in Spain)
- Someone to help me with the housework!
- 4 nights babysitting her week (don't need it but will be nice to know I can go the cinema every now and again).

I'm sure you know the difference between an Au Pair and a Nanny. A Nanny is here to work set hours and set days and Au Pair is more of a culture exchange kind of thing and helping you out (hope that makes sense). Don't get me wrong my Au Pair is obligated to work 6 days per week and up to 8 hours per day but she also has to learn the language and culture so there is a big flexibility thing going on.

Good Luck with finding yours.