Dear families and Nannies, Over the past few weeks, we have been hearing from a number of parents wondering if our On Call Babysitting services will be operating again soon. As mothers ourselves, we understand just how exhausted you are, and how amazing a few hours of respite would be! We truly wish that we… Read more »
Southern Ontario School Closures
On January 6th, Doug Ford announced that online learning for children who live in southern Ontario will be extended until January 25 and possibly longer. We understand that this puts parents in extremely difficult positions and for some parents, it is an impossible situation. Nannies on Call can help! Here are the answers to a… Read more »
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Nannies and Families
Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Canada received its first doses of the Pfizer vaccine at the end of December 2020, followed by the arrival of millions more doses in the first three months of this year. This is exciting news, as it gives us hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight. It… Read more »
Ontario Lockdown – Nannies Allowed
With the ever changing rules and the newest restrictions implemented in Ontario today by Doug Ford we have had many questions from parents and nannies as to whether or not nannies are authorized to work. The government has been very clear and nanny services are allowed. This is great news for families that still require… Read more »
Nanny Interviews During Covid
Job interviews look a lot different today than they did just 9 months ago. Can you even imagine beginning an interview with a friendly handshake these days? We can’t either. That’s why Nannies on Call has put together a list of helpful tips and things to be mindful of when interviewing for a Nanny position. … Read more »
4 helpful tips for Nannies with parents working from home
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Nannies rarely worked in homes where the parents were present during the day. Now, since offices have closed and many parents have transitioned to working from home full-time, it has become the norm, rather than the exception. This arrangement can present some challenges, particularly for Nannies who are used to having… Read more »
On Call Babysitting Service Temporarily Suspended
Dear Nannies on Call Family, It is with great sadness and regret that we have decided to temporarily suspend services of the On Call Babysitting department. We have tried to balance the needs of working families with the growing concern of the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. As we have stated many times, our number… Read more »
What Families Are Missing Due to COVID-19
Dining out at restaurants Many of us have spent the past few months stuck at home due to the pandemic. We’re cooking more meals for our families, buying pre-made frozen foods out of convenience, and ordering takeout when we’ve simply run out of inspiration in the kitchen. There are some evenings when we wish we… Read more »