Looking for some childcare inspiration? Let’s start with Hollywood! 🤩
1. Mary Poppins
This classic Disney movie mixes childcare with magic – in the most Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious way!
Disclaimer: We can’t guarantee that you will arrive to your host family by flying umbrella ☂️
2. Mary Poppins Returns
In this sequel to the original, Mary Poppins Returns is a modernised version of the well-loved story. Magical adventures to be expected! ✨
3. Mrs Doubtfire
Robin Williams portrays a divorced man dressing up as a old female nanny called Mrs Doubtfire, in an attempt to spend more time with his kids!
Spoiler Alert: Things don’t quite go to plan 😂
4. Nanny McPhee
A charming tale of seven mischievous children who chase away every nanny that tries to look after them…until they meet their match, the mysterious Nanny McPhee! 🔮
(Yes it may have helped that she has magic powers…but a kind, loving nature also works just fine!)
5. The Willoughbys
New to Netflix, this animated movie shows 4 siblings embarking on an adventure to find the true meaning of family, helped along by their new nanny 💕
6. The Sound Of Music
Maria is sent to be a teacher and nanny for 7 children, and eventually wins their love with her caring personality, enthusiasm, and music…LOTS of music 🎼
DID YOU KNOW… this classic movie is based on a true story?
7. Daddy Day Care
This family comedy starring Eddy Murphy is about two men starting their own Day Care centre …and all the chaos that follows!🍼
8. The Nanny Diaries
Scarlett Johansson plays a college student that takes a job as a Nanny for a wealthy family – and their spoiled son – in New York City! 🗽
9. Kindergarten Cop
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in this action-comedy film as a detective, who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher in order to catch a criminal 🧸
10. The Pacifier
A Navy SEAL gets a new assignment – to protect and look after 5 mischievous kids from some bad guys. Of course, he realizes childcare isn’t as easy as he thought…but then soon learns how rewarding it can be! 👶
Want to get even more into Au Pair frame of mind? Click here to listen to our Childcare Soundtrack over on Spotify! Click play and let the childcare inspiration begin 🎧
