If your nanny has worked with you for more than a year, it’s time to seriously consider scheduling an annual review with them. Over the course of the year, your nanny has had time to settle into her role and develop a routine to accomplish her responsibilities and meld into the daily schedule of the… Read more »
Nannies and Divorce: Three Helpful Tips
Divorce has become such a widespread issue that it affects many families nowadays. As a nanny, this means that you may encounter families and children who are facing challenges that come about due to the impact of divorce. As each family is different, each situation that is impacted by divorce will also present different obstacles… Read more »
Is your Nanny and Employee or an Independent Contractor
After searching for the perfect nanny, how are you going to pay her? In determining the nanny’s status as an employee or as an independent contractor, Canada Revenue Agency does the following tests: Control: Are you specifying the work to be done? Are you specifying the working hours and are you reviewing the work that… Read more »
How to move from Nanny to Household Manager
As a nanny, you may find yourself picking up extra responsibilities during your time with a family. You may start out with household management responsibilities from the beginning, but if you are expected to tend to younger children, most parents will tell you that the kids come before other tasks. As children get older, however,… Read more »
Taking your Nanny on Vacation
Your vacation is supposed to be a stress-free experience. Bringing a nanny along can be the key to not only a stress-free vacation, but also one where the children are tended to while you and your spouse are able to enjoy some alone time, too. However, to ensure that your vacation is as wonderful as… Read more »
Tiffany – Nanny of the Month
“We are excited to announce our newest Nanny of the Month! Meet Tiffany! Tiffany has over 20 years of experience in childcare and has been with Nannies on Call since January of last year. Tiffany is so much fun! A lover of museums, parks, playgroups, and teaching, she has an amazing impact on the lives… Read more »
The Financial Side of a Nanny Share
Finding affordable childcare can be one of the biggest struggles that parents face. One solution that is gaining momentum is a Nanny Share. This means that one nanny is caring for the children from two (or possibly three) families at the same time. This allows for the families to enjoy the benefits, flexibility and ease that… Read more »
Taxable Benefits and Nannies
A taxable benefit is a perk that is provided at no cost to the nanny. The perk is for the nanny to use for his/her personal use, on his/her personal time. Some common examples of taxable benefits that nannies’ often receive are: transit passes room and board gym memberships cell phones (proportion for personal use)… Read more »
Gap Year in Canada
Are you thinking about taking a gap year but don’t want to go broke on your year away? Becoming a nanny in Canada could be the perfect solution for you! You can make a great salary while experiencing Canada and making loads of new friends. There are many families across Canada interested in hiring foreign… Read more »
Nanny of the Month
Congratulations Nanny Skylar, you are our September Nanny of the Month! Working with Nannies on Call since 2015, Skylar brings a ton of energy and a great attitude to all the families she has worked for. Skylar, who is known for her nanny bag full of fun games and crafts, is someone who is always… Read more »