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Toronto Nanny of the Month
February 2, 2012 – 6:00 am
Nannies on Call has been blessed to have Michelle service two of our cities (so far!). Michelle has wowed clients in both Vancouver and Toronto with her creative, upbeat and organized work ethics. Since joining our team last year she has managed to work with over 101 different families and complete over 203 temporary nanny bookings caring for children of various ages. We are very proud to have Michelle as our Nanny of the Month – we think she is lovely!!
Families have shared this with us:
“Michelle was fabulous and even tuned our guitar and taught Cole a song! He was enthralled and wants her to come again. I’d definitely rate her performance as a 10.”
“ Michelle, was a pleasure to have in the house and my two girls bonded to her quickly. She is very artistic and I was very pleased with the time she spent teaching the girls new arts and crafts. I would love to have her back.”
January Nannyversaries
January 31, 2012 – 6:00 am
Nannies on Call thrives because of the dedication and enthusiasm of our hundreds of Extraordinary Nannies. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the on call nannies that are celebrating their “Nannyversaries” this month:
Ella S (3 years)
Logan L (3 years)
Rachel R (2 years)
Rosie A (3 years)
Kat T (2 years)
Noma M (2 years)
Lindsay H (2 years)
Kimberley H (2 years)
Gary L (1 year)
Jane S (1 year)
Paula O (1 year)
Eirika J (1 year)
Noelle H (1 year)
Bernice W (1 year)
Jane M (1 year)
Nanny Year End Tax Tips
January 30, 2012 – 6:00 am
For today’s nannies, getting ready for tax time can be daunting. Sorting through a mountain of paperwork is a most unwelcome chore to anyone with work commitments and family obligations. Whether you do your taxes personally or simplify your life by using a professional accountant, you must collect, sort and organize the required documents.
The following tips will help ease the stress of tax season.
1. Locate the necessary forms and papers and store them together in a file folder or envelope. Your folder should include: Read More
Returning to work after having a baby?
January 23, 2012 – 6:00 am
We know the time is almost here. Back to work is around the corner and we are nervous. But let’s be honest, it’s exciting to know that you will have some adult interaction again. But it is definitely not going to be easy. It is one of the toughest decisions you will make. You go through all the normal anxieties; from ‘having someone else with your sweet bundle while you are at the office dreaming of being home with them’ to, ‘how will you deal with not being around for major milestones’. Read More
Red Light! Green Light! Pink Light!
January 16, 2012 – 6:00 am
Where: Get out in the backyard or use a large empty space such as a playroom
Activity Level: Very active
Number of players: Two or more
Level of difficulty: Ages 2-1/2 to 9
What you’ll need: Nothing but yourself. Add some music if you’d like!
Start somewhere there is a lot of open space. Ask the children to think of a traffic light and ask them to define Red, Yellow and Green. If they don’t know, say “Green light means go fast,” “Yellow light means go slowly” and “Red Light means stop.”
The Nanny should begin yelling out the colours. When the adult shouts “Green light!” the children should run around, when she shouts “yellow light” they should slow down and when she yells “red light” they should stop like a statue. Do this for a few rounds. When a child doesn’t stop like a statue on “red light” it’s their turn to shout out the commands. Nanny should play along at this time. Once the kids get the hang of those three commands, have each “it person” pick a new colour light and rule, and so on. Play until they’re ready for a nap!
Here are some examples, but have fun making up your own and hearing what the kids come up with.
Pink Light – be silly
Purple light – dance around
Owl Light – fingers around the eyes and “who, who, who”
Orange light – touch something orange
Blue light – point to the sky
Payroll News for 2012
January 9, 2012 – 6:00 am
Happy New Year and Happy news to share to Small business payroll Employers.
The 2011 federal budget created a Hiring Credit for Small Business (HCSB), a one-time credit intended to stimulate new employment and support small businesses. The HCSB gives small businesses relief from the employer’s share of Employment Insurance (EI) premiums paid in 2011. The credit does this by covering the difference in Employer EI premiums from 2010 to 2011, up to $1,000.
Who is eligible for the HCSB and how will it be calculated? Read More
Vancouver Nanny of the Month
January 5, 2012 – 6:00 am
Kathy Ann Edwards brings over 15 years of childcare and teaching experience to Nannies on Call and we know her well! She has held full time and part time placements and has worked over (count ‘em) 400 On Call jobs– the feedback has ALWAYS been glowing! She is known for her warmth, friendliness and confident winning personalty. Her references describe her as ‘attentive’, ‘caring’ and ‘nurturing’. ‘It is obvious she loves children and is so natural with them” Read More
10 Things Nannies wish Parents Knew
December 26, 2011 – 1:49 pm
Generally, Nannies will stay with families as long as they are happy and feel respected. Here are 10 tips to ensure your Nanny starts and ends her day with a smile.
The Monday Morning Mess
Nannies should not have to start their week by cleaning up an entire weekend’s worth of dishes. They feel obliged to clean it all up in order to prepare meals and crafts. Remember, while your Nanny is cleaning, she is not focusing on your kids. Read More
Texting Nannies
December 19, 2011 – 6:00 am
We have seen a recent trend in Families and Nannies texting each other. There is no doubt texting has become a popular way of communicating. I personally use it to keep track of my teenage children, ask my husband when he will be home and check if friends are on their way. I find texting a fast and easy way to communicate. That said there is a time and place for texting. Read More
How to Choose a Nanny Agency
December 12, 2011 – 6:00 am
There are hundreds of nanny agencies across Canada with little regulation of the industry. If you have decided to use a nanny agency for your search you should ask some of the following questions before working with them.
How long have you been in business?
In the 10+ years Nannies on Call has been in business we have seen agencies come and go. More established nanny agencies are not always better but it is good to know where you stand. With new agencies it can be difficult to establish reputation or consistency. We were a new agency at one time as well so we understand that new business can offer good service and quality nannies. Read More
