Mums and Tots: Useful Information

Pro Work
ul. Smolna 38/8
00-375 Warszawa
tel: +48 22 323 63 35
mobile: +48 502 095 536
fax: +48 22 323 63 36

Contact: Anna Kaczorowska
email: a.kaczorowska@prowork.com.pl

We recruit au pairs, nannies, babysitters and household staff mainly for families in the USA and UK, but we also offer our services for foreign families living in Warsaw or other cities in Poland. At the moment, in addition to candidates from Poland, we also offer qualified nannies and housekeepers from Ukraine  (mainly for live in positions).We have just redesigned our website and created a special section for English speaking families in Warsaw.

http://www.prowork.com.pl

skype: prowork_rekrutacja

Start and Au-Pair Agency

Information provided on how to start and run your own au-pair agency.

http://www.startanaupairagency.co.uk

Information provided on how to start and run your own au-pair agency.

http://www.startanaupairagency.co.uk

This organization was founded in 1993 by a group of Americans who saw a need to organize social, cultural and educational programs for the expatriate community. The founders quickly realized that not just Americans were interested in what was offered so the organization’s name was broadened to: American FRIENDS in Warsaw.

AFW is an all-volunteer, multinational group composed of individuals who want to make the most of their time here in Warsaw and contribute positively to the community.

Contact Information: AFWinfo@hotmail.com

Founded in 1982, IWG operates as a social organization for English speaking women.  The primary focus of IWG organized activities is to assist members with making their stay in Poland a fulfilling opportunity.  The group’s activities are of interest to the expatriate spouse, who is not the working partner in their household, as well as like minded women residing in and around Warsaw.

- Specializes in custom portraits and lifestyle photography of babies, children and familes.  She is located in Konstancin and speaks English.

Phone: 0 696 727 665
http://bevrobison.blogspot.com
robisonfamily@hotmail.com

Located at Złote Tarasy, the company has been operating since 1991, mostly in Łodz, opening this Warsaw store when the mall opened.  It is a small store compared to what I am personally used to, but they do have a good selection of Disney character themes including princess themes for girls as well as superhero themes for boys. They carry plates, cups, napkins, party favors, goody bags and balloons - latex and mylar.  I am not sure if they have helium, but if they sell balloons they may have a tank or know where you can have the balloons inflated.  Costumes are also available.

ALBERT
http://www.albert.pl

Locations:

Konstancin- Jeziorna - ul. Wojska Polskiego 3

Warsaw Locations:

-          ul. Rondo ONZ
-          ul. Tamka 40
-          ul. G. Zajączka 9
-          ul. Czerska 18
-          ul. Św. Wincentego 114
-          ul. Racławicka 125
-          ul.Człuchowska 33
-          ul.Bohaterów Warszawy 26
-          Złote Tarasy
-          ul. Puławska 37
-          ul. Kochanowskiego 45/47
-          ul. Marszałkowska 104/122
-          al. Solidarności 86/88
-          ul. KEN 36
-          ul. Karolkowa 17/19
-          Pl. Przymierza 6
-          al. Jerozolimskie 56 C
-          al. Jana Pawła II 27
-          ul. Wołoska 12

ALMA

ul. Ostrobramska 75C (Promenada Mall)

AUCHAN
http://www.auchan.pl

Locations:

Wola - ul. Górczewska 124
Modlińska - ul. Modlińska 8
Piaseczno - ul. Puławska 46

Webmaster’s Note: If you are from the USA where you are used to having someone bag your groceries, this is the store for you.  The staff is very helpful and they bag groceries as they scan.  It is very helpful when you have an infant who begins crying while you are checking out.  They also scan in your client number prior to scanning your items so that when you finish you can pick up your already printed Faktura Vat.

CARREFOUR
http://www.carrefour.pl

Wileńska - Targowa 72
Reduta - Al. Jerozolimskie 148
Bemowo - Al. Powstańców Śląskich 126
Targówek - ul. Głębocka 15
Arkadia - Al. Jana Pawła II 82

CARREFOUR EXPRESS, CHAMPION, GLOBI

Carrefour Express Sadyba - ul. Powsińska 31
Globi/Champion Ochota - ul. Sierpińskiego 1
Globi/ChampionTargówek - ul. Rembielińska 7
Champion Mokotów ul. Modzelewskiego 42/44
Globi Żoliborz - ul. Klaudyny 26
Globi Wola - ul. Góralska 7
Champion Abrahama - ul. Abrahama 14
Champion Ursynów - ul. Belgradzka 6
Champion Bielany - ul. Conrada 11
Globi Ursus - ul. Wojciechowskiego 18
Carrefour Express Białołęka - ul. Światowida 18
Globi Pirenejska - ul. Pirenejska 2a.

Webmaster’s note: This French chain has both large hipermarkets as well as smaller, more manageable supermarkets.  Carrefour has bought the smaller Champion and Globi chains.. I have shopped at the Carrefour Express at Sadyba Mall.  Since it changed over from Champion, the selection there has improved.  It is a much more organized store. Because of its small size, it can get cramped waiting in line especially on weekends and holidays.

LE CLERC
http://www.e-leclerc.pl
http://www.leclerc.com.pl/

Locations:

Ursynów - ul. Ciszewskiego 15
Bielany - ul. Aspekt 79
Al. Jerozolimskie - ul. Jutrzenki 156

MARCPOL
http://www.marcpol.pl

Locations:

Ul. Abrahama 1
AL. Krakowska 246
Al. Wilanowska 365
Ul. Bacewiczówny 8
Ul. Barkocińska 17
Ul. Batuty 5
Ul. Braci Wagów 4
Ul. Burgasta 2/4
Ul. Dereniowa 8
Ul. Elsnera 9
Ul. Fersta 2
ul. Giewont 21
Ul Hala Gwardii
Ul. Hirszfelda 2a
Ul. Jabłonowskiego 3
Ul. Karolkowa 62
Ul. Kinowa 19
Ul. Koncertowa 13
Ul. Mokotowska 26
Ul. Ożarowska 61
Plac Defilad
Płocka 34
Podskarbińska 4
Podchorążych 26
Powst. Śląskich 9
Prusykowska 19/21
Smocza 26
Trakt Brzeski 35
Trakt Lubelski 131
Wiatraczna 23
Wiolinowa 17
Wolska 66
Wózcickiego 1/3
Wyki 11 A
Złota 64/66
ZWM 11
Zwzcięyców 46
Żelazna 32

MOKPOL
http://www.mokpol.pl

Locations:

Al. Niepodległości 32/34
Puszczyka 7
Puławska 18
Konstancin - Warszawska 200 dom 96A
Piaseczno - Pawia 1
Puławska 87
Malczewskiego 48/50
MEGASAM Surowieckiego 10
Wałbrzyska 21
Al. Lotników 15
Jadźwingów 14
Batorego 39A
Kazimierzowska 71
Miączynska 54
Burgaska 2/4
Portofino 8
Soczi 6
Jodłowa r/zakręt
Okrężna 38
Dąbrowskiego 74
Dembowskiego 10
Kazimierzowska 71

Webmaster’s Note: A small shopette chain with many locations throughout Warsaw .  Newest location will be opening at the Sadyba Mall. This store is good for everyday staples (milk, eggs, etc) that you may run out of before your next big shopping trip.

REAL
http://www.real.pl

Locations:

Janki - ul. Mszczonowska 3
Marki - ul. Piłsudskiego 1
Okęcie - al. Krakowska 61
Praga - ul. Jubilerska 1/3
Ursynów - ul. Puławska 427
Wola - ul.  Połczyńska 4

Webmaster’s Note: Real has a great selection.  I shop there when I do not have my children with me.  However, in my personal experience, I have never left Real with all of the items I place in my cart.  There is always an item that is missing its price or bar code.  The cashier has one job: to scan your items.  She will not bother calling in a price check.  Unless you are willing to go get the item price checked yourself (which is hard to do when you are with your child, bagging your own groceries or have a long line of customers behind you), you will not leave with the item.  The cashier will not help you bag your groceries even if your infant is screaming and there is no one in the line behind you. During the holidays, they sometimes have volunteers bagging groceries for tips.  You usually have to make the line for your Faktura VAT after you make your purchase and wait for it to print out. It is a good store as far as products, but customer service is lacking.

TESCO
http://www.tesco.pl

Locations:

ul. Czumy 3
ul. Czerska 4/6
al. KEN 14
ul. Kondratowicza 39
ul. Kwiatkowskiego 1
ul. Fieldorfa 37
ul. Pabla Nerudy 1
ul. Młynarska 8/12
ul. Światowida 41
ul. Rogozińskiego 1
ul. Wolska 71/73
ul. Toruńska 92

Webmaster’s Note:  This chain from the UK has a good selection, but I sometimes have trouble finding everything I need.  You do not have to weigh produce at Tesco before purchase. 

These two entries were submitted a while ago.  I am unsure as to how accurate this information is.  If you need a caterer and choose to look into these options, please comment below as to whether they are still in business.

Great Party Cook - Kasia can help plan your menu - using various cuisines, Greek, Italian, Polish, Asian, etc. Table decorations and accessories available. Call Kasia on 0600 895 297 or e-mail to kasia@e-project.pl.

Lahori Gourmet - A catering service for the diplomatic and business community in Warsaw . It is managed and owned by Beena - a talented lady from Lahore in Pakistan She offers a wide range of the classic dishes of the sub-continent - especially the cuisine of Pakistan. Using fresh vegetables and fruit, the best cuts of meat from the market and spices from the bazaar, Beena prepares meals of your choice for up to ten people. Contact Beena  Tel: 853 4142 or by email at utrust@hotmail.com

Bartender - Maczek can tend bar at your party 22 843 4478.  He works weekends and speaks perfect English.

The following is a list of some websites to assist you in planning day and overnight trips within Poland: 

Official Site of the Polish Government - http://www.poland.gov.pl/
Poland.pl - http://www.poland.pl/
Polish Culture - http://www.culture.pl/en/culture/
Travel Poland - http://www.travelpoland.com/
Stay Poland -  http://www.staypoland.com/
Visit Poland - http://www.visitpoland.com/
PolTravel - http://www.poltravel.com/
Point Travel - http://www.point.travel.pl/indexe.html

Cook’s Thesaurus
http://www.foodsubs.com 

Having trouble finding the recipe ingredient you are looking for? You may find a local substitute by looking up the Cook’s Thesaurus, an online encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and suggested substitutions.