Nursery World - A death in the family

Based in south-west London, nanny Keziah cares for a boy aged ten and a girl aged eight, recently supporting the family through the loss of their mum

Nanny and BAPN membership ambassador Keziah Warne: 'A nanny is more than just someone who cares for the children and leaves at the end of the day'

I have been with this family for seven years and absolutely love every minute of it.

With nanny life, no two days are the same and we have so much fun along the way. I’ve seen the children learn to walk, talk, ride their bikes, swim, their first day of nursery, first day of school and countless other moments.

I have also seen them through the hardest times in their life. In 2018, my boss and friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer and, heartbreakingly, after a 16-month fight, the children lost their mummy.

Their world turned upside down overnight and in the middle of a pandemic. My role as their nanny completely changed from the day of her diagnosis and I was more than happy to do whatever I could to support them.

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included