To be honest, there are many good reliable agencies where you can hire nannies/maids from (a bit pricey but better going with an agency) if one doesn't work out they will bring another (within the first 2 months I think) without extra charge. I would advise you to be strict but fair! By all means treat them well etc. but beware, I know many expats that have fallen into the trap of letting them have too much freedom, which has ended with the maid being deported/jailed and the sponsor (you!) in deep trouble, after all you are responsible.
I will get the list of pre-schools off to you tomorrow. If there's anything else please feel free to post or PM me directly. I've been here over 20 years, so should be able to help in most ways! It's a great place to live, especially with young children, but you have to make the effort, it doesn't always just come to you.
To be honest, there are many good reliable agencies where you can hire nannies/maids from (a bit pricey but better going with an agency) if one doesn't work out they will bring another (within the first 2 months I think) without extra charge. I would advise you to be strict but fair! By all means treat them well etc. but beware, I know many expats that have fallen into the trap of letting them have too much freedom, which has ended with the maid being deported/jailed and the sponsor (you!) in deep trouble, after all you are responsible.
I will get the list of pre-schools off to you tomorrow. If there's anything else please feel free to post or PM me directly. I've been here over 20 years, so should be able to help in most ways! It's a great place to live, especially with young children, but you have to make the effort, it doesn't always just come to you.