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What the title says. Is this what we call a good nanny? I had asked for replys from nannies and parents so I would also get some opinions from both sides of the fence to avoid this being a one sided parent topic. There has been some very helpful and honest reply's without being offensive.

Speaking of maturity your response was a little catty. My posting was not to attack, it was highlighting something I have witnessed on a few occasions. I will also point out that I said I am returning to work and will be needing a nanny for our son. I did not indicate that this nanny has put me off going back to work or choosing a nursery over a nanny.

As my original message stated I have seen this nanny on a few occasions in different places, which is why I said whenever I see her she always looks unhappy.

Ouch!! Have a touched a raw nerve? Many you are that nanny.

She was nowhere near the playground, nor trying to leave the park.

I assure this was not posted to be a nanny bashing topic. It was simpley pointing out the actions of an individual.

I knew she was a nanny because the older child was calling her by name. I might add the title of this subject was 'is this what we call a good nanny' therefor I am not taring every nanny with the same brush. There are many others I have seen which do a great loving and caring for the child/children.

I have seen a nanny looking after two children around the East Dulwich area one is a baby and the other around 3/4 years of age. Whenever I see this nanny she never looks happy and fails to show much affection to the children and her discipline methods seem a little regimental. A few weeks ago whilst I was in Dulwich park, I saw this nanny pushing her charge away when the little girl wanted a cuddle. This may well have been a case of the nanny having a day or the child misbehaving but at what point is classed as over stepping the mark? I am returning back to work in a few months time and we will be needing a nanny but my worry is, will that be my child while I am at work. I welcome the opinions of nannies and parents please. Onthelookout

Hi Has anyone seen a red hair nanny looking after two children around the east Dulwich area one is a baby and the other around 3 or4 I've seen her in Dulwich park quite a bit and on lordship lane, would like to be in lightened what ur thoughts are as to standard pratise of a nanny as when I see this nanny she never looks happy and fails to show any kind of affection to the children even if the child falls over she says o come get up if u cry u get nothing. My feelings on this are so strong I would like to hear the thoughts of parents and nannies alike. Onthelookout