What should I expect to pay a live out nanny? As a working parent, I understand the tough balance between finding affordable childcare with quality childcare. At Nannies on Call, we find that that the average hourly rate that nannies seek is sitting between $16-25 (Across Canada), with the average being about $20 gross per… Read more »
Nannies on Call is offering scholarships
Scholarship is the first of its kind for Canadian nannies A study of employment patterns by Statistics Canada show that the number of families where both parents work has increased significantly in the past 40 years. 53% of homes currently have both parents working. This has led to the need for better childcare options and… Read more »
50 Ideas For When The Weather Is Lousy
Psssst! Nannies! Here are 50 fun activities that can be organized with minimal preparation using items found in the home. Keep this list handy for rainy days, snow days or extreme temperatures! 1-Finger paint on tinfoil 2-Paper Airplanes 3- Play in the bath with kitchen items and make ‘bubblechinos’! 4- Have a tea party with stuffies on… Read more »
Guarantee of Hours vs Banking Nanny Hours
In the Nanny industry it is standard practice to guarantee a certain number of hours to your nanny per week (or month). This guarantee of hours is a standard term used in the nanny industry which states the number of hours per week (or month) that the nanny will be available for work and is… Read more »
Visit and Animal Sanctuary
Looking for a weekend activity that’s truly memorable? Plan a day trip to visit a local animal sanctuary! Sanctuaries are unique, special places where children and adults of all ages can interact with and learn more about the animals that we don’t usually get a chance to know firsthand and up close. There are many… Read more »
How to be a super popular, highly-requested babysitter
Here at Nannies On Call, we speak with dozens of clients about childcare and babysitting on a daily basis. Hundreds of clients per month. Thousands of clients in a year. What this means is that we have a very clear idea of the types of babysitters our clients are looking for, and we know exactly… Read more »
When A Nanny Uses Her Own Car To Drive The Children
Nannies who have their own cars are high in demand! When a Nanny uses his/her own car for work purposes, here are a few items to keep in mind: The Nanny should keep a detailed log of the kilometres used for work and submit that log regularly (once a week, or once a month) to… Read more »
Mango Float Recipe
Mango Float is a delicious dessert that is quick and easy to prepare. Learn how to make this amazing dessert for parties and gatherings.. You can also try to freeze your mango float to make it more like an ice cream cake texture. Ingredients: 5 ripe mangoes, thinly sliced. 1 box of Graham crackers 1… Read more »
Husband Approved Thai Red Curry with Vegetables
If your husband is anything like mine with a caveman desire to eat meat wrapped in meat topped with meat, then you know how they cringe at the word vegetarian or vegan. I’ve had to be quite crafty in tricking him into eating a vegetarian meal. I myself try to eat a meatless dinner at… Read more »
Grab your umbrellas…. It’s that time of year again!
The weather forecast shows nothing but that little rain emoji. Your umbrella becomes your best (and most necessary) accessory, and the fear kicks in as you remember those energetic two year olds that you’re going to have to entertain ALL DAY! You think about going to an indoor child friendly café. Brilliant idea! Unfortunately, it… Read more »