Where to find childcare help in Hamburg

Hello Everyone,

I wonder if anyone out there can give me some advice or help me out. I will be moving to Hamburg in about three weeks to take up a new job and will be moving with my boyfriend and my 18 month old son. I will be working full time and I am having difficulty in finding full time childcare. I will be trying to get my son into an international kindergarten eventually but I could really do with some intial childcare while we get settled in and find out feet in the city. Does anyone know of a nanny or au pair or even a student who is looking for summer work that might be interested in work like this?

Would really appreciate any guidance - either regarding short or long term child care solutions in Hamburg.

Many thanks to you all!

Rachel

There was another thread that might help you: tips for finding a babysitter in Hamburg

Can't help you with June-July, but just yesterday I spoke to a Singaporean lady that I know, she told me she wanted to work shorter hours cos she had been working her arse off for three for the last 8 years in a hotel in Hamburg, but her boss wouldn't let her go on a 6 hours day, so she quit. She speaks very good English and German. She said she'd do some travelling for a while now, but from August on, she'd be looking for a job, and she'd quite fancy something that's better for her back than waitressing (=carrying heavy trays...).
Could ask her if she's interested. Just let me know.

I'm an Au Pair (not looking for anywhere unfortunately). I came here through http://www.aupair-world.net/ which has lots of potential Au Pairs, and I found it the best source for information regarding laws and visas.

Good luck with the search.

Hi Horizon73
I am currently living in Hamburg and am not only a fully qualified kindergarten teacher from Australia, but a very experienced nanny.
I am would be happy to email you my resume and written references if you are interested. I moved here 6 months ago with my boyfriend, as he got a job here, but I am not working. I am also an artist and have been working on my artwork and bookbinding thus far...so would be available anytime.
I am not looking for full time work, but would be happy to cover the gap while you find your son a place at a kindergarten and would then be available part time or occasionally to babysit if required. Do you know what area you will be living in?
Hope to hear from you soon.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for your posts and your advice. It is invaluable having advice or offers of help from people in situ. It's so difficult to sort things out from here.

Anyway, it looks like I might have a few options on the childcare front to at leats get me through the initial period, so thanks lots!

Ten days to go til we arrive in Hamburg properly! Very exciting and yet still lots to do!

Take care!!

Hello.

Does anyone out there know of an english speaking childminder/tagesmutter in Hamburg? We have just moved to the Harvestude/Rotherbaum area and need full time care for our 18 month old. We would look for a nanny or aupair but we need the little one out of the apartment during the day as I quite often work from home and doing conference calls etc with a baby in the background is a little difficult.
Does anyone have any suggestions? We would also consider a nanny share if there are any available. Basically, we need childcare from 8.30am until 6pm each day with some flexibility if possible.

Any advice gratefully received.

Many thanks.

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Hello,
I am a 24-year-old Australian au pair/babysitter. Up until now I have been caring for children from 2 families in Hamburg. Unfortunately one of them has returned to Australia so I am very keen to find more work as a babysitter! I am flexible with my time and can start straight away.
I would love to hear from anyone who would like to arrange a meeting with me'! I can be contacted on the e-mail: mickeyw_2000@hotmail.com

Many thanks!
Michaella

Hi, I've just stumbled over this thread and am wondering if any of you are still available for part time child care? I (Kiwi) and my hubby (Hamburger) live in Altona Nord with our one year old and are looking for an English speaking, preferably antipodean, person to care for him one day a week on an ongoing basis. Look forward to hearing from you.

I don't know if this is against the site rules, but I'm offering flexible hours childcare for English or German speaking children. I am an American stay-at-home mother of two very sweet little girls, ages 1 and 3. We are in Hamm-Mitte and live right near two playgrounds and a big nature park. I would be willing to care for any age! My email address is mprwi@yahoo.com
thank you!
Marta Lane

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Hello! I just saw that your post is from awhile back and I'm sure by now you found childcare, but I will be going to Hamburg in January or February 2010 to be with my boyfriend for a few months. I was looking for some babysitting jobs to do since I will be unable to work over there. I am currently a preschool teacher and have been for 3 years and have also worked at daycare centers for 6 years. I also have my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.

If you know of anyone who might be interested please give them my email! I love children and have a lot of experience

Thank you so much!

Courtney

Quartny101@hotmail.com