Questions to ask your self:
Do I really enjoy working with children?
Do I know the basics of childcare?
Do I understand that children have different needs at different ages?
Can I handle an emergency?
Do I communicate well with adults and children?
Do I have a sense of humor?
Do I use good common sense?
What is a nanny?
A nanny is a childcare specialist. A nanny works in a family’s home and provides one-on-one attention and care for the families children. The job may be full time or part time and the nanny may or may not live with the family. A nannies role is to provide support to the family by being a loving, nurturing and trustworthy companion to the children. A nanny tends to have experience, education or both in the child care field. A nanny provides the family with convenient high-quality care to meet each child’s needs.
What does a nanny do?
A nanny is responsible for complete care of their employer’s children. Duties include cleaning up after the children, meal preparation, organization of play activities and outings, providing behavioral guidelines, intellectual activities and transportation when required. Housekeeping duties are primarily child related but vary by family. A nanny must be able to communicate well with children and parents.
Questions to ask your self:
Do I really enjoy working with children?
What is a typical day like in your home?
What are the responsibilities involved with the children? Any special needs?
What are your house rules?
What are your work schedules like?
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Forms
for Families
Family Application
Nanny Duties
Forms
for Nannies
Nanny Application
Nanny Questionnaire
References
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