NEW DELHI

1. HOUSEKEEPING

1.1. Governess/ housekeeper. Chef/ cook. Cleaner/ Laundress cum nanny.

1.2. Chauffeur/ driver/ right hand man

1.3. Vetting service/ recommendations

1.4. English speaking

1.5. Labour laws - working hours, vacation days, salary brackets

2. CONNECTIVITY

2.1. Mobile phone eligibility/ requirements

2.2. Home wi-fi/ internet service

2.3. Cable - international/ English

3. SHOPPING

3.1. Grocery apps

3.2. Food delivery apps

3.3. Bottled water delivery

3.4. Best grocery stores for Western food items

3.5. Children's clothing stores

3.6. Furniture and home decor stores

3.7. Access to beer , wines, spirits ... where?

3.8. Sporting goods store

4. POLLUTION

4.1. Home air purifiers - gimmick or necessary? Recommended brands and providers

4.2. Home bottle water dispenser/ providers

5. TEXTILES - I quilt and sew table linens

5.1. Sources of cotton and linen.

5.2. I've never worked with khadi but would love to

5.3. Introduction to Chikankari Embroidery

5.4. Set up of small cottage industry for table linens and blanket quilts

5.5. Sewing parafernalia stores - sewing machine servicing [Brother brand], threads, thimbles, scissors, needles etc. Janome brand seems to be prevalent in India

6. Boarding facilities for dogs for when we travel?

7. Proximity to residence: D-50, Malcha Marg, Block D, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, 110021, India

8. Art, robotics, pottery.

9. Sports/ recreational clubs. Swimming pool access. Squash courts. Youth football club/ teams

10. Focus on critical thinking, analysis, public speaking and collaborative work.

11. EDUCATION

11.1. Best International schools - international student body & teachers. Sizeable national diversity

11.2. Primary/ prep school - 7 year old twin boys

11.3. Balanced STEAM curriculum. IB desirable but not necessary. Strong balance of extra-curricula activities + academics. Football/ soccer critical.

11.4. Homeschooling tutor/ coach for April - July 2020. English, athletic, adventurous, kinesthetic.

11.5. I am not interested in a high stress/ pressure classical/ traditional education.

12. HEALTH

12.1. Best paediatrician

12.2. Dentist - paediatric and adult

12.3. Hospital. Emergency room

12.4. Family doctor - home visits

12.5. Gynaecologist/ endocrinologist/ menopause specialist

12.6. Pharmacy delivery app

13. RECREATION

13.1. Gym. Yoga/ spinning studios

13.2. Vacation/ recreation locations to flee the city

14. PETS - the boys want a dog

14.1. Perception of pets in India - availability of vets, walking trails, pet food etc?

14.2. Types of dogs readily available