Courses

Now you can expand your extraordinary childcare world:  parents and nannies can check back weekly for updates on personal development workshops and short courses!

Mama Renew – Mini series

What: This is a special 3 month introductory series designed together with Mama Renew featuring the themes of Radical Self-Care, Letting Go, and Creating Balance.
When: Thursdays, January. 7th, 14th and 21st…
Where: Nannies on Call Office #302- 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver
Who: A group for seasoned mothers with children ages 1 – 18 years
Want to Renew – But Having Trouble Finding the Time?

  • How Much: $90.00 for 3 sessions.
  • Designed for women with children ages 1 – 18 years.
  • A Great Gift for yourself or a mother you know!

Special Offer: All participants may book a relaxation massage or acupressure session (Jin Shin Do) with Sandi Johnston – Yu, nurturing & intuitive massage goddess & mother, at a special rate of 1 hour for $55, 90 minutes for $80, or 2 hours for $100! Massage sessions are offered at the Nannies on Call office downtown. If you book a nanny during your massage, you can meet her at the office and your children will enjoy a free bonus activity kit while you relax and renew.
Who: Monique LeBlanc is a mother of three, compulsive knitter, tea connosieur, La Leche League leader, homemade bread baker, and gourmet mud-pie chef. She also mentors Birthing From Within prenatal classes with Dancing Star Birth.
Register: Just click on through to register! Mama Renew

March 2010

In Search of Super Nanny -Parent Boot Camp – Version 2.0

What: How to Hire/Train/and Keep a GREAT Nanny
When: Thursday, March 11th 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Nannies on Call Office #302- 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
Who: Lisa Bruce Placement Manager, and Michelle Kelsey Owner – Nannies on Call
Why In response to many requests from families we have serviced, An evening dedicated to help parents learn how to hire and keep a great nanny.

Tips on interviewing, on Tax info, on checking references, on communication strategies, on contract writing, and sure fire ways to either lose or hang on to your own personal Mary Poppins.
Cost: Donation to Nanny Angel Network
Register: E-mail Leanne Hume

May 2010

Childsafe CPR/First Aid

What: CPR/First Aid
When: TBA
Where: Nannies on Call Office #302- 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
Who: Red Cross Certified Instructor from Infoskills
Why To skills up sharp and your kids safe. For parents and Nannies. You do not have to be a Nannies on Call client or nanny to attend.
Cost: 8 hour course $80:00
Register: E-mail Leanne Hume

June 2010

Introduction to Infant Care

What: Soothing and sleep techniques, feeding, swaddling and further insight how to care for and understand newborns and their needs.
When: Date TBA – 9am – 5pm
Where: Nannies on Call Office #302- 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
Who: Doula – Liza Hagusa from Mother Me.
Why Expand your knowledge and learn new skills.
Cost: 8 hour course, $25.00 for Nannies on Call nannies or Clients, $35 for all others.
Register: E-mail Leanne Hume

August 2010

Beyond Exceptional – Advanced on call orientation

What: Tips to becoming a better nanny. Crafts, Games, baking, indoor activities, customer service, ect.
When: Date TBA – 6pm – 8:30pm
Where: Nannies on Call Office #302- 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
Who: Nannies on Call Staff
Why Expand your knowledge and learn new skills.
Cost: Free
Register: E-mail Leanne Hume

October 2010

The Home Playground – How to change Rainy Days from Grey to Great!

What: How to make your home into an inspirational educational gold mine without spending anything. Games, activities and ideas to help keep kids of all ages happy and busy even during the longest stretch of grey that Vancouver can muster.
When: Date TBA – 6pm – 8:30pm
Where: Nannies on Call Office #302- 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
Who: Nannies on Call Staff
Why Keep your kids happy and you from going insane.
Cost: Donation to Nanny Angel Network
Register: E-mail Leanne Hume