- Communication is Key. …
- Define Daily Goals. …
- Show Up Prepared. …
- Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst. …
- Keep Things Light With The Kids. …
- Give the Parents a Run-Down of the Day.
What information does a new nanny need?
Exchange contact information
.
This includes home address, phone numbers (work and cell) and email for your nanny and for all members of your family. Determine the best way to reach each other during the day or in case of an emergency. For your paperwork, you may need their license number and taxpayer ID number.
What new nanny should know?
- A great nanny genuinely loves the company of children. …
- A great nanny has a basic understanding of child development. …
- A great nanny advocates for the children in her care. …
- A great nanny has lots of energy. …
- A great nanny has a reserve of patience. …
- A great nanny is safety conscious.
What a nanny needs to know?
Have a clear understanding of the children’s routines and when and where they have to be dropped off for school or activities.
Know the amount of time it takes to drive them to school
. … Some parents prefer to bathe their own children and put them to bed and prefer that this not be one of the nanny’s tasks.
What do you talk about with a new nanny?
- How long have you been a nanny for?
- What was your last job caring for children like? …
- What hours did you work? …
- Why are you looking for a new position?
- What would a typical day be for you with a child my child’s age?
- What kinds of activities would you plan to do?
- Why are you a nanny?
What a nanny should not do?
- Don’t take the kids out of the home without permission. …
- Don’t take or post photos of the kids. …
- Don’t be on your phone. …
- Don’t smoke, drink or do drugs. …
- Don’t make the family’s business public.
What should a nanny do all day?
- Plan nutritious and tasty meals.
- Make and serve breakfast.
- Make and serve lunch.
- Prep, cook, and serve dinner.
- Clean up after meals.
- Prep snacks.
- Grocery shopping.
- Wipe runny noses. All. Day. Long.
Does a nanny clean the house?
Nannies typically complete any household chores that involve taking care of children
. Here is a list of basic housekeeping duties you could reasonably expect from your nanny: … Organizing and cleaning out the child’s closet and room. Cleaning playroom including dusting, organizing, vacuuming, etc.
How do you welcome a new nanny?
- Make cards & banners. …
- Plan a fun activity. …
- Host a welcome dinner. …
- Make a nanny welcome basket. …
- Make your home nanny-friendly.
What do you put in a nanny binder?
- Emergency contacts and medical information (include photocopies of health cards, name of doctors, health professionals, and hospitals in the area)
- Daily schedule / calendar (I have two calendars. …
- Note paper (for updates and reminders)
- Sleep / food / potty log.
What qualities make a good nanny?
- Trustworthy. Your nanny will be alone with your children in your home for long periods of time. …
- Enjoys children. …
- Patience. …
- Reliability. …
- Organization and time management. …
- Education and training. …
- Experience. …
- Common sense.
Does a nanny have to live with you?
Generally, a nanny will care for children full-time while both parents work. …
Many nannies have their own place of residence
(and are called live-out nannies), but there are some nannies who live with the family (called live-in nannies or au pairs). To learn more, read All About Au Pairs.
What skills should a nanny have?
- Love of Children. Of course, the top characteristic of a nanny is her genuine love of children. …
- Punctuality. …
- Patience. …
- Flexible. …
- Communication Skills. …
- Trustworthy. …
- Proactive Nature. …
- Common Sense.
What are good questions to ask a nanny?
- Why did you leave your last job?
- What are the ages of the children you’ve cared for?
- What are your favorite ages to care for and why?
- What is your favorite part about being a nanny?
What are your strengths as a nanny?
- Love of children. Of course the top characteristic of a nanny is her genuine love of kids. …
- Enthusiastic. Nannies work long days and often have a lot of responsibilities. …
- Fun. Childhood is all about fun. …
- Nurturing. …
- Common sense. …
- Punctual. …
- Trustworthy. …
- Flexible.
What do you love most about being a nanny?
“My absolute favorite part of being a nanny is
the ability to be an integral part of a child’s development
. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a child grow and progress while in my care.
