Our Professional Nannies work closely with parents to create an environment, that
allows for healthy growth and learning, in a child's early and on-going development.
A nanny is much more involved
in a child's care, one who works in a parent's stead and whose focus is your child; he/she is a role model for your child
and an integral member of your family unit. A nanny may work full or part-time and may live in or outside your home. A nanny
is one who works with parents to create an environment that allows for healthy growth and learning in a child's early and
on-going development. The nanny should support and respect the parents' child-rearing values and provide an atmosphere that
is both structured and disciplined which develops a sense of respect and responsiblity within the child. The nanny should
have some early childhood education and some experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers/preschoolers or school-age
children. Many of our nannies are college educated, ranging in degrees from Bachelors, Masters, or PHD in concentrated fields
such as Education, Early Childhood Development, Child Psychology, and Medical. A nanny who works to stay abreast of current
activities in the area of child development though continued education is what helps to make him/her highly qualified to help
guide the development of your child. The nanny should be creative, fun-loving, and approachable, able to guide and provide
a stimulating learning environment.
A nanny may perform some housekeeping chores related to your child's care such
as laundry, ironing, cleaning, cooking, or grocery shopping. They might bathe your child, ensure naps, or help with homework.
They may be involved in the transportation of your child to the park or other such outing, perhaps to the doctor's office,
or to and from school, and they may even accompany your family while on vacation. You may prefer a nanny who has some CPR/first
aid training or the ability to swim if you have a pool at your home site.
Whatever degree or level of involvement
your nanny will have should be decided upon mutually before your contract is signed and before your nanny's employment begins.
Remember, a nanny is an integral part of your family unit, one who works long hours, promotes a happy, healthy and nurturing
environment for your child, and one who should never be taken for granted, but treated with mutual respect!
On-Call
Babysitters
A babysitter is considered a part-time childcare provider, a "junior nanny" whose responsibilities include ensuring
the safety and well-being of your child while under there care, using good, sound judgement, walking children to and from
school, after-school activities, supervising homework, preparing light snacks or meals, help with light clean up of toys,
or perhaps reading bedtime stories or putting a child to bed all in the comfort of your own home.
Our on call sitters
are available to assist you on an as needed basis. The hourly rate is $15 to $20 per hour with a 4 hour minimum. Please call
at least 4 hours ahead to book your sitter in advance. We are also available for out of town guest that may be visiting and
need an extra pair of responsible hands. For your convenience many nannies come with there own set up, such as toys, games,
books and a cheerful smile which sometimes helps the children to warm up to them since the visit is so short.
Special Needs Nannies
We offer a Special Needs Nanny for your childs specific needs. If your child's needs range from a mild learning difficulty
to a profound muliple physical or mental disability, our Special Needs Nanny has the training and the experience (usually
a degree) to bring out the best in every child. We approach all children with love and respect. We are here to enhance all
strengths, creative abilities, and unique qualities that we know each child has. Our expert Speical Neeeds Nannies are familiar
with Autistic disorders, ADD and ADHD, Physcial Disabilities, developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Challenges, Angelman
Sydrome, Down Sydrome etc... Our Special Needs Nannies handle with tender loving care. Giving is what we do best.
