Nanny

Who this is for

Travelling families who need childcare in the evening, for a full day or during a tour.

Also couples and organisers setting up a separate corner for guests' children at a wedding or event.

Our role

We are not a nanny agency: we choose a reliable partner, vet the candidate, arrange the introduction and oversee the agreement.

You pay the nanny or agency directly, and we never hold your money. We take no commission, and our organising fee is agreed in advance.

An evening sitter at the hotel

The most common request is a few hours in the evening while the parents go to dinner or a concert.

The nanny puts the child to bed in the hotel room and stays until the parents return.

On such an evening the child keeps their usual rhythm, and the parents relax.

A full-day nanny

Some families need a nanny for a whole day, for instance during business meetings or a long tour.

For a full-day nanny we plan the day in advance: walks, play, meals and naps.

We also allow for the nanny's own rest and meals.

A nanny on tour

A nanny on tour looks after the child while the parents visit a monastery or a wine tasting.

The nanny plays with the child in a courtyard or garden and fits the tour's pace to the child's.

We plan such tours with an extra seat and a child seat in the car.

A travelling nanny

On a trip of several days a nanny can travel with the family.

In that case we agree the nanny's accommodation, meals, working hours and day off in advance.

Such an agreement protects both sides and prevents misunderstandings.

A children's corner at a wedding

At a wedding a separate room or corner with toys, drawing and a film is set up for guests' children.

We bring in several nannies depending on the number and ages of the children.

That way parents can join the feast while the children have a safe, happy time.

Newborns

Caring for a newborn calls for special experience.

In such cases we look for a nanny experienced with newborns.

Medical care, if needed, is a job for licensed staff.

Choosing a nanny

We choose a nanny through a partner agency, by experience, references and knowledge of the child's age group.

We ask how many years they have worked with children, and with which ages.

We send you a short profile and photo of the candidate in advance.

Vetting

We check references from previous families.

Where possible we ask for a criminal record certificate.

We ask separately about first-aid skills and the basics of child safety.

Language

Many nannies speak Russian or English as well as Georgian.

For other languages we search in advance, though one cannot always be found in every language.

For a small child language matters less than warmth and attention, but talking with the parents is better in a shared language.

The introduction

The first meeting takes place with the parents present, together with the child.

The nanny gets to know the child through play, and the parents describe the child's habits.

If you are not happy after the introduction, we offer another candidate, no explanation needed.

A written brief

We leave the nanny a one-page brief: bedtime, food, allergies, rules and contacts.

We prepare the brief in the nanny's language.

That way everything is spelled out and nothing depends on memory.

Sleep routine

On a trip a child's sleep routine is often disrupted.

The nanny keeps to the usual ritual: a story, a favourite toy and calm.

If the child cannot fall asleep, the nanny tells the parents and they decide together what to do.

Food and allergies

What the child eats and what is off limits is written in the brief.

With an allergy the nanny knows how to recognise a reaction and where the auto-injector is.

The nanny never gives new food without the parents' consent.

Medicines

The nanny gives medicine only on the parents' written instruction.

We write the dose, time and reason in the brief.

If the child becomes unwell, the nanny calls the parents at once, and 112 in an emergency.

Safety rules

The nanny never takes the child out of the hotel without the parents' consent.

In the pool, the bath and on the balcony the child is always supervised.

The nanny checks windows, sockets and stairs in the first few minutes.

Strangers and visitors

The nanny lets no stranger into the room, apart from hotel staff when necessary.

The nanny hands the child over only to the parents or a person named in advance.

This rule is written in the brief, with names.

Georgian hospitality

In Georgia strangers often fuss over a child, kiss their cheek or offer sweets.

It is a sign of affection, but some parents are not comfortable with it.

The nanny politely protects the child's space and your rules.

Discipline and boundaries

The nanny treats the child by your family's rules, not by their own views.

The brief states what happens if the child does not listen: a talk, pausing the game or calling a parent.

Physical punishment and shouting are not allowed, and we tell every nanny this in advance.

The child's hygiene

The nanny bathes the child and changes clothes and nappies as you instruct.

When bathing a baby, water temperature and safety matter especially.

Put hygiene items, clothes and nappies in one place for the nanny in advance.

Before the nanny arrives

Before the nanny comes, prepare the room for the child: bed, toys, food and clothes.

The phone is charged, and hotel reception knows the nanny is coming.

Before going out, the parents spend ten minutes or so in the room with the nanny.

When the parents return

On your return the nanny briefly tells you how the child spent the time.

If anything unusual happened, the nanny tells you without hiding it.

A short note of when the child ate and fell asleep is very useful the next morning.

Photos and social media

The nanny sends photos of the child only to the parents.

Posting a photo of the child on social media is forbidden.

This rule is written into every agreement.

Screens and toys

The parents set the time for television and tablets.

The nanny often brings their own toys, books and games.

A Georgian fairy tale or song is a small gift of the trip for the child.

Updates for parents

We agree how often to send updates: some parents want a word every hour, others only if there is a problem.

The nanny writes briefly that the child is eating, playing or asleep.

The parents should always be reachable by phone.

Several children

One nanny is not always enough for several children, especially with a baby.

We set the number of nannies by the children's ages and number.

Sometimes a second helper is worth more than one exhausted nanny.

Special needs

For a child with special needs we look for a nanny with relevant experience.

We describe the child's needs to the nanny in advance and in detail.

If we cannot find a nanny with the right experience, we tell you plainly.

Faith and family rules

We tell the nanny about the family's religious and cultural rules in advance: food, dress and prayer times.

The nanny respects these rules, even if their own tradition differs.

If you wish, we look for a nanny familiar with your faith or tradition.

Gender and preferences

If the family has a wish regarding the nanny's gender, we take it into account.

Some families prefer a young, energetic nanny, others an experienced, older person.

We confirm preferences in advance when choosing.

Hotel rules

Some hotels have their own babysitting service, while others register an outside nanny as a visitor.

We check the hotel's rule in advance so the nanny has no trouble at the door.

Some hotels also have a kids' club, which is a good alternative for short periods.

In an apartment

In an apartment, show the nanny the kitchen, the washing machine and every room.

Keep hazardous items, medicines and knives out of the child's reach.

We explain the key and door-lock arrangements in advance.

Night hours

The nanny stays late into the evening or overnight if the agreement provides for it.

For late hours we arrange a taxi home for the nanny, and this cost is written into the agreement.

We agree the terms for a night shift separately.

Duties

The nanny's job is childcare, not cleaning the home or cooking for the family.

Any extra task, such as washing the child's clothes, is agreed in advance.

Clear duties keep the relationship fair.

Respect for the nanny

A nanny is a professional, and we treat them as the family's guest and partner.

On a long shift the nanny should have time to rest and eat.

Fair conditions mean quality care.

Payment

The nanny's fee is usually hourly, and you pay the nanny or agency directly.

We agree overtime and night terms in advance.

We neither take nor hold the nanny's fee.

The agreement

The agreement sets out the hours, duties, payment, cancellation terms and rules.

For a short evening one page is enough; for a travelling nanny a detailed contract is better.

We send a copy of the agreement to both sides.

Cancellation

Plans often change, and the nanny or agency sets the cancellation rule.

A last-minute cancellation sometimes incurs a minimum payment.

We explain this term in advance.

If the nanny falls ill

If the nanny cannot come at the last minute, we ask the agency for a back-up candidate.

The back-up nanny has passed the same checks.

If no replacement can be found, we tell you at once.

An emergency plan

The brief lists the parents' phone numbers, 112, the nearest clinic and the hotel address.

The nanny knows where the child's documents and a copy of the insurance policy are.

Our phone number is also in the brief, so the nanny can call us at any time.

The child and a new person

Some children find it hard to stay with a stranger, especially in a foreign country.

So on the first day we leave the nanny for a short time while the parents stay nearby.

By the second day the child greets the nanny as someone familiar.

The child's age

A baby needs sleep and feeding routines kept; a preschooler needs play and movement; a school-age child needs something interesting to do.

We choose a nanny experienced with the child's age.

A teenager often no longer needs a nanny, but an accompanying adult in a new city can be useful.

Activities

The nanny takes the child to a park, playground or library if the parents agree.

We agree the route and transport for outdoor activities in advance.

In a taxi the child always travels in a child seat.

Weather

In summer heat, outdoor activities are planned for mornings and evenings.

In bad weather the nanny offers games, drawing and books indoors.

The nanny checks the child's clothing for the weather.

A regular nanny

A family that has moved here often needs a permanent nanny.

In that case the selection takes longer, with a trial period and a detailed contract.

A lawyer explains the legal side of employment.

Kids' club or nanny

A hotel kids' club is a group, short-term alternative.

A nanny gives individual attention and flexible hours.

The choice depends on the child's character and the family's plans.

Flexibility

If things do not work out with a nanny, we change them quickly.

We ask for feedback after each session.

The child's comfort always comes first.

Feedback

At the end of the service we ask the parents how it went.

We also get a short report from the nanny on the child's day.

This feedback helps us choose nannies in future.

Confidentiality

The nanny shares the family's private details with no one.

For a well-known family we ask the nanny for a written confidentiality undertaking.

The child's health information is used only for their care.

Booking

We usually book an evening nanny a day or two ahead.

In high season and at holidays it is better to book earlier.

A wedding children's corner is planned weeks ahead.

Common mistakes

Booking a nanny with no introduction, straight for the evening.

Explaining allergies and sleep rules only verbally, without a brief.

Not agreeing the nanny's ride home and overtime terms in advance.

What we need from you

The children's ages, character, allergies and sleep routine.

Dates, hours and place: hotel, tour or event.

Your preferred language and family rules.

Cost

The nanny or agency sets the fee, and you pay them directly.

We take no commission from nannies or agencies and add nothing to their price.

Our fee for choosing and organising is separate and agreed in advance.