Start with the part of the week that is hardest to manage. A useful nanny brief describes the hours and responsibilities that would make that time easier. You do not need to ask one person to solve every household problem.
The following are planning examples, rather than accounts of identifiable Hello Nanny clients.
1. You need uninterrupted work time
Imagine a parent working from home during an afternoon meeting. The useful request is not simply “help with my child”: it is a clear block of childcare with an agreed play space, routine and way to contact the parent.
- Specify the hours and the child's usual activities.
- Decide which responsibilities stay with the parent.
- Explain when interruptions are necessary and how to communicate.
- Keep childcare the priority if a household task competes for attention.
Ask the candidate to walk you through a similar working day. Discuss experience with your child's age and expectations for the first few sessions. Working from home does not remove the need for a proper handover.
2. School pickup overlaps with another commitment
Build a plan around the school's actual pickup rules and the route you use. Confirm who may collect the child, how the person is identified, how transport will be arranged and who pays for it.
Try the handover together before asking someone to manage it alone. Include a contact plan for delays or schedule changes, and a backup authorised adult. A nanny's availability does not automatically include driving, a vehicle or permission from the school.
Read the school-pickup planning guide.
3. You want a regular block of personal time
Rest, appointments and time with friends can be part of the brief too. Choose a schedule you can explain consistently, agree the pay and duties, and prepare the same handover you would use before work.
Start with routines both your child and the nanny understand. Ask what went well and what was difficult after the session. There is no universal number of days in which a child must feel comfortable with a new caregiver.
Turn the example into your own brief
Write six lines: where, when, child's age, main tasks, how to reach you, and the arrangement for pay. Add duties that are outside the role, such as deep cleaning while supervising a young child, so expectations do not expand silently.
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