frequently asked

questions

This page is a work in progress. I really appreciate your understanding. Please contact me if you have a question that is not yet on this page.

Nannying questions

Do you have availability?

My availability is constantly shifting and changing. So, the answer to this isn't straight forward.

If you would like to become a part of the Nanny Cryssie crew, please check out Nannying booking enquiries on my Nannying page and go from there.

How do I book in?

New client

If you would like to become a part of the Nanny Cryssie crew, please check out Nannying booking enquiries on my Nannying page and go from there.

Current clients

Send me a text message with dates and times you need.

How much do you charge?

Please see my services and pricing on my Nannying page.

Where does care take place?

In your home. Care starts in your home. From there, we may stay home or venture out to playgrounds, playgroups, excursions and more.

What is In-Home Care?

In-Home Care is care provided in or around your family home. I come to your home and use that as the base for care. From your home, we may venture out on excursions, walks and more. Depending on your needs as a family.

How does transport work?

I will transport children to scheduled activities and events. I am trained and experienced at installing car seat restraints. And my vehicle is regularly serviced and kept road worthy.

My car is fully equipped above and beyond the legal safety standard with 2 rear/forward facing car seat restraints for up to approximately age 4, 1 rear/foward facing car seat restraint for up to approximately ages 6/7, and two built in booster seats. I recommend travel with a newborn/infant up to 5/6months old to be in a capsule (which we do not provide).

I can transport your little ones in my vehicle from age 3 months and above; unless you provide a capsule for transport. I can transport up to 3-5 children in my vehicle where appropriate seating arrangements are provided.

Do you have all your checks?

Absolutely!

All checks and training are always kept in date, including:

Working with children check / DCSI screening

Responding to Risk of harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)

First Aid and CPR

Car safety training

ANA codes of conduct

Early Childhood Cert 3 equivalent

Proof of currency can be provided at the time of the meet and greet and are also accessible through the Nanny Cryssie client portal (for ongoing clients).

Do you provide In-Home Care Rebate?

We do not, unfortunately. Currently, the childcare subsidy is not accessible to private in-home care childcare providers like myself.

Nanny or Babysitter? What is the difference?

A babysitter supervises children, usually for short periods, such as a few hours in the evening – often the children are in bed for a considerable amount of the time spent babysitting or very little is expected of the babysitter.

A professional nanny is usually a trained and experienced child carer. A nanny takes responsibility for the daily needs of the child or children in their care. This includes planning daily activities, preparing meals, and helping the children with care routines such as bathing.

What’s the difference between a nanny and a housekeeper?

Nannies look after children, housekeepers look after houses. Whilst a nanny will keep the work and children’s area tidy, clean up after preparing meals for the children, and do odd cleaning jobs here and there to support you; it is not a nanny’s role to do general housework.

I have a question that is not on here

Can't find an answer to your question or need to know a bit more before submitting a booking form or joining the waitlist?

Contact me here.

Children's book related questions

Where can I buy a copy of your book?

I have a few options.

1. Buy directly online.

2. Buy from any of my stockists. See my Children's Books page for more info.

3. Buy directly from me. This is limited to certain circumstances only. Ask me here.

Can I book you for an author visit and book reading?

Absolutely! Contact me to arrange details.

Child Safe Environments

Find a copy of our Child Safety policy here

Nanny Cryssie acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognize and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.

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