Nanny Hayley Wilcox with her charges. Photo / Babiche Martens.
The Woman: Hayley Wilcox
What she does: Full-time nanny to Arlo, Mack and Madeline Duffy
Describe your job:
I'm currently working for a family with three gorgeous kiddies aged 6, 4 and 2 years. I work 10-hour days, which is shocking to most, but pretty standard in the nanny business. My days vary, but generally consist of school and kindy drop-offs and pick-ups, taking the kids
to all their extra-curricular activities, painting, building train tracks, Lego towers - anything goes, basically lots of fun; all the perks of working with kids.
Why did you become a nanny?
I've always had a love for kids, such amazing little minds and endless amounts of fun. I studied Early Childhood and worked in a few childcare centres, but it wasn't until I landed my first nanny job in New York back in 2000 that I realised how much fun you could have working as a nanny. I have been nannying for 14 years now. Most of my jobs have come through word of mouth, although in saying that I am currently registered with Porse, who I have been with for the long haul, they have been amazing.
The best thing about your job?
It's just so incredibly rewarding watching the children learn and develop, being such a great part of that.
What is the best career advice you have received?
You've got to pick your battles.
