1. Children's Medical & Allergy Details
Life-saving info:
Current medications, dosages, administration times. Epi-pen locations, asthma inhalers, epilepsy protocols. Recent illnesses, GP contact, hospital preferences. Food allergies (nuts, dairy, etc.) with reaction history.
2. Daily Routines & Schedules
Predictable days prevent meltdowns:
Exact wake-up, meals, naps, bedtime. School/nursery pick-up codes, club passwords, emergency contacts. Screen time rules, homework expectations, bath routines.
3. House Rules & Boundaries
No surprises:
Guest policies, curfew (live-in), wifi passwords, smoking rules. Discipline approach (time-out, positive reinforcement), TV channels allowed, sweet limits. Emergency evacuation plan, fire exits.
4. Parental Work & Emergency Protocols
Who to call: Parents’ work numbers, locations, return times. Backup contacts (grandparents, neighbours). Permissions for doctors, A&E, medications. Photo/video sharing rules.
“Quality childcare in the first 1,000 days builds secure attachments and cognitive foundations that last a lifetime. Invest in the carer, invest in the child.”– Dr. Penelope Lewis, Early Years Education Expert
5. Family Culture & Values
Fit matters:
Dietary preferences (halal, vegetarian), cultural celebrations, faith practices. Pet rules, tidiness standards, clothing choices. Communication style (daily logs vs WhatsApp).
6. Practical Home Details
Smooth operations:
Appliance manuals, cleaning products, laundry sort codes. Car seat fitting, parking permits, security codes. Shopping lists, budget cards, online accounts.
Day 1 Handover Checklist
Medical folder + emergency bag packed
Written daily schedule + week overview
House tour + key locations marked
2-hour shadowing period with parents
Welcome pack (snacks, home details)
Parent tip: “Our Crystal nanny knew insulin timings Day 1. Confidence = calm family.” – Surrey mum
Pro nanny prep: Request this info 48 hours before starting. Ask questions. Take notes.
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