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Cooking Lessons for Nannies

Tired of the same old meals? Need some inspiration?

Nannies on Call has partnered with the Hungry Oven to bring Nannies a bit of inspiration in the kitchen.

The Hungry Oven will give nannies confidence to work in the kitchens of Nannies on Call families whether it be preparing delicious and nutritious family meals or working with the children, teaching them basic cooking skills and healthy eating choices.

8 Steps to Hire the Perfect Nanny

You are about to put the livelihood of your children into the hands of someone that you do not know, and for most parents, hiring a nanny is an overwhelming process. Ultimately, you want to find someone whom you can trust to provide the best care for your children while you are away. If you follow these steps during your nanny search, you can ensure your chances of finding the perfect nanny for your family.

Where do you find a nanny?

There are many ways to find your very own Mary Poppins. There is no right or wrong way. It depends on your families needs, your time and your budget. Here are a few of the most popular ways to find a nanny for your family.

Toronto Nanny of the Month

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 203on call 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!!

Vancouver Nanny of the Month

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”

How to Choose a Nanny Agency

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.

Nannyversaries

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:

Children’s Pictures on Facebook

A friend of mine took a grown up vacation with her husband, no kids. They had their regular nanny watching the kids (3 and 5 years old) for the week. While they were away the nanny posted pictures on Facebook of what the fun the kids were having. The nanny also tagged the kids with the mothers name so that she would see the pictures. So, not only could my friend and all her friends see the pictures but all the nanny’s friends could see the pictures as well.

What to give your nanny for Christmas

This time of year client often call to ask what type of bonus they should give thier nanny for christmas. Here are a few sugestions to get you started. Feel free to be creative for your family and nanny.

We recommend the following depending on how long the nanny has been with you:

Get down on the floor and play!

Want to know the number one complaint from clients after they interview some nannies? “They did not even interact with my children.” Find out how to make a great impression and get the job.