I am looking for a nanny in manchester to provide childcare for approximately 8 hours per week. as this is my first time hiring a nanny, i would like to discuss a few important points to ensure we are well-matched. 1. rates: please provide your usual hourly or daily rates and let me know if you would consider a reduced rate for a long-term, regular schedule. 2. availability & flexibility: occasionally, there may be evenings where both parents are working or out. it would be great to know if you are comfortable with occasional evening hours and whether you have a minimum number of hours you require per day or week. 3. contract & logistics: i would like to understand what kind of notice period you usually need if there are changes to hours or if the arrangement needs to end. 4. activities & approach: my son will be around 1 year old when you start, and i am interested in how you typically structure activities for children in that age group. 5. trial: i would like to arrange a short paid trial day to ensure everyone feels comfortable and to see how my son interacts with you. regarding house rules, i appreciate cleanliness and prefer that my son is changed into fresh clothes during his afternoon nap. additionally, assistance in keeping his toys clean and tidied at the end of the day would be very much appreciated. if you are interested, please let me know your availability and your hourly rate. i look forward to hearing from you!