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Polish Nanny Agency in London: Why Hire a Polish Nanny?

Founded by a qualified teacher and experienced nanny from Poland, Elisa’s London Nannies connects families with trusted Polish-speaking nannies in London—supporting bilingualism, culture, and quality care from someone who truly understands both worlds…

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London Nanny Costs in 2025: What Parents Should Expect

Curious about how much it costs to hire a nanny in London in 2025? This guide breaks down average nanny rates, what factors affect pricing, and how to budget for childcare. Whether you need a live-in, live-out, or part-time nanny, get clear insights to plan confidently and avoid unexpected expenses…

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🍼 10 Key Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Nanny

Looking to hire a nanny? Here are 10 thoughtful interview questions every parent should ask — covering experience, discipline style, emergencies, and more. Make confident decisions with expert guidance from Elisa’s London Nannies…

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How to Write a Great Nanny CV

Looking for your next nanny role? The first step is making sure your CV is the best it can be.

There are many fantastic nanny positions available—but also many great candidates. That’s why it’s crucial to make your CV stand out from the crowd.

Your CV is the first impression potential employers or agencies will have of you. It's what determines whether you’ll be invited to interview. So investing time in the content, structure, and presentation is absolutely worthwhile…

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Tips for Finding the Right Nanny

Finding the right nanny can be a challenging experience, and many factors need to be considered when hiring a candidate. A key issue is that great nannies are in high demand, and depending on your family’s needs and your budget, there will be a different pool of available candidates. Finding a suitable candidate who not only meets your needs but is also a good fit for the job and complements your family’s personality and lifestyle is another factor to consider…

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Temporary Nanny in London

Families might need temporary or emergency childcare help for various short term needs, such as when new parents are looking for a short term help, the regular nanny is on leave, families are visiting London, as ad hoc short-term help or due to other various needs…

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Thoughtful Gifts for New Mums and Their Precious Newborns

Bringing a new life into the world is a momentous occasion that deserves celebration, affection, and, of course, gifts! Choosing the best present for new mums and their newborns can sometimes feel overwhelming. With so many options available, how do you find the perfect gift that resonates with both mum and baby?..

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How to help a nanny to settle into a new job?

First of all, we recommend that you spend the time showing her everything. The importance of the transition to taking over in sole charge is a key to success like in any other job…

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7 Characteristics of a Great Nanny

When you have decided to hire a nanny, the person you will employ might be spending a significant amount of time helping you raise your children. In some cases, the nanny might be the most important caregiver in your child’s formative years and the biggest influence on your children’s overall development…

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How to Teach Children Manifesting?

Manifesting is described as a practice of visualising what you want and making it happen through positive thinking and feeling or as using the power of your mind to create exactly the life you want…

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10 fun facts about King Charles III

 1. King Charles III was born on 14 November 1948

To parents Queen Elizabeth II (then Princess Elizabeth) and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace, London…

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Clients - Why Choose Us?

Getting to know our clients and fully understanding their needs is our top priority at the beginning of the search which helps us find the perfectly matched candidate, who LOVES what they do, is professional and committed to their work.

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How to become Ofsted Registered Nanny?

Nannies do not have to register with Ofsted however they can choose to do so voluntarily.

In order to become an Ofsted Registered Nanny candidates are required to register on the Ofsted Voluntary Childcare Register (VOCR)…

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Pancake Day

Tomorrow is Pancake Day, also called a Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras which is the day of indulging in delicious pancakes, before the start of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter. Lent is a period of fasting so all the fats in the house need to be used up…

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What is Growth Mindset and How we can Teach it to Children?

Mindset is the way our brain perceives ourselves and the world and how it interprets and responds to situations, problems and mistakes.

According to an expert Professor Carol Dweck, who first introduced the concept of Growth Mindset, we can have two mindsets: a Growth Mindset or a Fixed Mindset …

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