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Children’s Week 2023 21-29th October -

The statement "children have the right to relax, play, and take part in activities they enjoy" is a fundamental principle outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The CRC is an international human rights treaty adopted in 1989, and it sets out the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children. Article 31 of the CRC specifically addresses this concept.

Five ways to make nanny sharing work

Five ways to make nanny sharing work

Nanny sharing is a great way to reduce the cost of in-home child care while adding some extra socialisation into your children’s day. However it works best when it is approached in the right way. While Placement Solutions keep things ‘clean’ by invoicing each family separately, holding joint client liaison meetings and so on, there are a number of factors nanny-sharing families should bear in mind.

Getting the behaviour you – and your Nanny – would like

I met Deborah, at the last INA Conference and thought it would a good idea to share her thoughts, particularly on parent/Nanny/household manager relationships.

How to entertain the kids (cheaply) during the winter school holidays: top twelve tips from the nannies

The nannies and housekeepers (in-home childcarers) at Placement Solutions have put together their top twelve tips to make the most of school holidays.

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When we say we provide a premium-level service, we mean it

Occasionally we’ll get to the point of talking fees with a prospective clientand find ourselves confronting a comment along the lines of, ‘You’re a bit more expensive than some of the others.“When this happens, we have no choice but to agree.

Successful Nanny Sharing

Successful Nanny Sharing

One of the things I often hear people say about hiring a Nanny is that it is “only for the rich”.  While it is obviously true that using in-home childcare will be more expensive than using a childcare centre, the benefits of a Nanny can be made more accessible when a Nanny is shared.

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Cost vs. value: How much should you pay for childcare?

An important decision for new parents is what type of childcare to use. Here's why we believe engaging a professional Nanny agency is worth the investment.

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Expecting a baby? A Newborn Care Specialist can assist.

A newborn care specialist will assist with organising your nursery and how to set it up properly to make sure your child is always safe, happy and healthy

Dinner and a movie?

Dinner and a movie?

Let me ask you this – when was the last time you had dinner and a movie? With your partner; a friend, your sister?

Be safe and go with a trusted agency

Be safe and go with a trusted agency

At Placement Solutions we only employ qualified, experienced nannies so you know your children are in expert hands.  Our aim is to make sure that all children we care for are safe, happy and healthy.  You children are so precious – we understand that – so we take the greatest of care when you put your trust in us.  Placement Solutions nannies have a minimum of 3 years experience, have a formal qualification (or are working towards one), they have undergone “Speak Up” training so your child is protected, and of course they all have current Working with Children & Police Checks.  In addition, all our nannies have current Level 2 First Aid certificates.