Looking for some help with childcare in Milano city center, Italy

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2022

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My name is Barbara and, together with Alessandro and his dad Mario, we are a small family, but we have huge parenthood behind us: grandparents, uncles, and bigger brothers.
We live in Milan, the fashion and design city, an incredible town full of opportunities and contradictions, perfectly fitting our Nation: Italy.
Art, culture, tradition, and history are part of us, while we are struggling to conquer modernity and services at all levels.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Babysitting and creative play
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Milan is really in the middle of Northern Italy, in one and half hours you can be on the seaside or skiing and hiking in the Alps, visiting Como and its lake or becoming shopping addicted at the most exclusive Outlet Malls.
By train, you're less than one hour from Turin, the former capital of Italian Reign, or from the finest Italian cuisine in Bologna and Modena. Florence is only two and a half hours away, but you can also visit Rome, Venice (3 hours) or Naples (4 hours)
We're a very lively family, and we will offer you to come and discover all the hidden secrets of our beloved city, but also we will encourage and help you to travel around Italy while you're here.
We're passionate about history, culture, theatre, and cooking... we'll be happy to involve you in all our activities.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The SCHOOL YEAR 2021/2022 - MILAN - ONE PERSON - CHILDCARE / LANGUAGE PRACTICE
You will be asked to take care of Alessandro (who's now 7 years old) from 4.00 in the afternoon till my coming back from work around 7 / 7.30 and not every day. Taking care means to play with him, go to the park, support him with his first homework, bring him to some afterschool activities, read to and with him, help him to take his bath, and feed him around 7.00.
We all love music, Alessandro became a huge fan of musicals in the last two years, he's now singing and dancing all the time! He's performing in a choir, Santa brought him a guitar and he's looking forward to learning to play, if you're playing any instrument you'll be even more welcomed ;-)
Exceptionally we may ask you to babysit him in the evening after dinner, he's normally asleep around 8 pm.
You will be asked also to contribute to the housekeeping as preparing the table for dining, using the dishwasher and maintaining your room clean and in order, and the bathroom clean after you've used it.
That's all!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
This host offers a language exchange
I’m interested in improving English or French and I'll be happy to help you learn Italian.
Accommodation
We live in Milano city center, few blocks away from Stazione Centrale, 200 meters from M1
stop LIMA (RED Line). You will have a bike at your own disposal to discover the city.
Our apartment is modern and recently renewed, it is organized on three levels, your room is
in the basement, on the ground floor, there is a bathroom, the kitchen, and the living room, on
the first floor, our bedroom, Alessandro's space, and another bathroom (mainly dedicated to the cat !)
What else ...
We are lucky enough to have a house in the mountain and another at the seaside, at the weekends we like to escape the city and you are invited to join us. Also in these situations, you will have a room on your own.

We are looking for someone to give Alessandro the chance to practice his English while is easier for him but also to experience the joy of having someone playing with him and enjoy some time together. We had very positive experiences in the past, he really fell in love with the girls taking care of him, and every time they leave he was heartbroken..that's why we wish to host you for as much long as possible.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a high-speed unlimited Wi-Fi connection, always at disposal!
Can possibly accept pets
We have a cat in our house, not sure if he'll be able to accept other furred friends.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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18/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host

I had THE most amazing experience with this lovely, caring and kind family, they welcomed me with open arms and made me fall in love with Italy. Ale was a dream to look after, he is so sweet and intelligent and does everything with such compassion and spirit! His English is amazing and he may even try to teach you some Italian haha! Barbara and… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)

For the first time, we decided to take the "risk" and host a very young woman.. and we couldn't be happier with the outcome! We knew she would have been a wonderful addition to Alessandro's "Big Sisters from all over the World" since the first moment we met. She immediately felt like family to us, gentle, caring, trustworthy, and sweet, it's… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)

Alex literally saved our family! At the beginning of February 2019, the girl staying with us had to change her plans and leave, Alex came to rescue us from complete default. She was already in Milan, we met for a coffee and since the first minute we were completely conquered, all of us.
She is a hard-working girl, she's sweet, proactive, kind and… read more

(Excellent )

09/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Eyleen)

Eyleen was with us for nearly two months, enough time to have a positive impact on our child’s life with her patience and understanding but also making him understand and respect rules. She has been a great support, tremendously patient, capable to stay seated with my son for all the time he needed to understand and do his first homework, making… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Eyleen) for host

Hi everyone,
I stayed with Barbara and her family for about two month from May to July. I had a really good time with them and they made me feel welcome from day one. My first day was very interesting because I got to see Ale sing at a Spring concert on the first evening. His choir is very, very good and it was very enjoyable. Ale is a very bright… read more child, who speaks amazingly good English. He is very clever when you explain things to him and he remembers things very well, but (like any child) only if he wants to. You won't have a hard time with him because he has to many ideas for games and other things so that you will not get bored when spending time with him. I mainly picked him up from school and spend some time with him after school playing or taking him to the pool. I sometimes also cooked for him, but that was´t an obligation, I just really like cooking. We also baked together once, which was really nice and fun. Ale is always happy to help you with whatever you are currently doing.
I was included in the family life and never felt unwelcome. The location in the center of Milan is really great and it is easy to get to any place you need to get to. The location felt very safe as well as the house. Ale was on vacation for some time when I was around, but I was still allowed to stay, even though Ale was not around, which was really nice and friendly . I had ample time to myself and to go traveling and exploring. Barbara was always happy to give me tips and help in general and it was a good balance between work and traveling. Barbara even took me along for trips she did with her school groups, so I got to visit places like the Serravalle Outlet Center or the Duomo.
I had my own room downstairs that was closed up with curtains rather than a door. But it still offered privacy, as it was a room all to myself. It never happened that somebody came down without asking me beforehand and Ale was also always very respectful of the room being my personal space, so I did not mind that the room did not have a door.
I lost my heart to the cat, so if you decide to stay with the family be sure to give the cat a kiss and a hug from me. Everyone else too, of course! :)
I think this could be a good first workaway experience, because you are very safe and taken care of at all the time. This is something that is not always the case with other workaway experiences (own experience). So I think staying with this family is a great start to your solo-trailing life :) My mum was even allowed to stay with me for the last couple of days, which was great for me!

Thank you so much for all your love and support :) I had a really good time.

Best wishes,
Eyleen

(Excellent )

18/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Veranika) for host

I have always said that I am super-lucky meeting amazing people and this time was not an exception. I got a unique chance to stay with Barbara, Alessandro and Mario.When I moved to Milan I didn't know anyone, but I ended up being a part of family. For me it was a first experience as an au-pair and it was incredible.
Barbara is a wonder-woman who… read more

(Excellent )

01/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (José Pablo ) for host

Truly honored to be hosted by this lovely people, I couldn't have arrived to a better family for the time I moved from Costa Rica to Milano! Since the first day I felt like home, very welcomed and as part of the family. Barbara and Mario were always available to help me during my stay and keen to support me as needed. They are also flexible and… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (José Pablo )

José has been with us for 6 weeks, but he was amazing!
We were looking for someone to help us in the afternoon with Alessandro, who's nearly 5 years old.
He's a kind, educated, loving young man and he was a perfect fit with our little boy. He loved playing football with him, he considered him a big brother since the very beginning. .. he was… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah Marie) for host

As the previous reviews have said, this is a lovely, lovely family. The whole family was very welcoming, including me in their outings and pointing me in the right direction for places to eat, snack, walk, hike, etc., when out on my own. I spent most of my time in Rapallo with Ale, exploring, swimming and in general having a blast. He is a curious… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)

It’s always difficult to say goodbye to another wonderful your woman that we had the chance to host a know: Marta is precious.. she conquered us all, but our little Alessandro was completely bewitched by her.
She is a patient, lovingly, smart young woman that we’ll miss for long time. She got us with her infinite kindness, always ready to help… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host

If you want to aupair in Milan, you should definitely choose this family! Ale is the sweetest boy, he understands now pretty much everything in English, and he is able to communicate properly as well. He is very kind from the very first moment you meet him but things get even better as soon as he opens up to you. Never seen a more loving and… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ellenore)

It’s really difficult to put into words my love and appreciation for a wonderful young woman as Ellenore is , she had such a strong and positive influence on our lifes and on my child. A woman that is gorgeous, strong, caring, devoted to her family and friends and a beautiful human being.
Ellenore brought to Alessandro and to us the gift of joy,… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ellenore) for host

You are missing out if you do not come to live with this family! After spending only 4.5 months here, I feel like I am part of their wonderful family and felt immediately at home with them. Barbara and Mario are lovely beyond words! Very friendly, great sense of humour, accommodating, generous and flexible host parents. Little Ale is the best… read more

(Excellent )

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