Local know-how for families in Hermanus and the Overberg.
Free reads and practical guides for families in Hermanus and the Overberg, whether you live here or are visiting, and for the helpers who work with them.
Finding the right help
What to look for, what's fair to pay and how to get ready.
Nanny, babysitter or au pair: which do you need?
What each kind of help means here, and what it costs.
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How to choose the right nanny for your family
Know what you need, and read a profile with confidence.
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How we check every helper
What “Employer confirmed” means, and what we don't check yet.
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What's fair to pay in Hermanus?
Rates by experience, for each kind of help.
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Your babysitter's first evening
What to agree, what to leave out, and getting home safely.
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Going away? Getting your home ready for a sitter
Stay over or pop in, and what to show your sitter.
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Practical guides for the first day and beyond. Tap one for a first look - the full guides are free in your household account.
Nannies and babysitters
Before day one
- Meeting before you start
- Food, the house and the daily routine
- Phones, photos and wifi
The first two weeks
- The first day
- Good signs, and what's worth noticing
- Your two-week check-in
Working well together
- Pay, leave and sick days
- Everyday feedback
- If something isn't working
For helpers
Walk in prepared and confident - you're deciding too. Tap a guide for a first look; the full guides are free in your helper account.
Nannies and babysitters
How to make your profile stand out
References, a good photo, your own words and the link you share.
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How references work
Who can give you one, and how to send your link.
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Meeting a new family
- Before you meet
- What families are looking for
- Questions worth asking them
Your first two weeks with a new family
- What's expected of you
- Signs it's a good job for you
- Your two-week check-in
Family life in Hermanus
Local ideas for families who live here, and for those visiting.
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