This month, Nannies on Call is celebrating its 20th birthday. To celebrate, we wanted to share the story of how it all began, and introduce you to our new sister company, The Nanny Solution! Our story: When working mom-of-two, Michelle Kelsey, started Nannies on Call in 2001, it was out of necessity — she couldn’t… 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 »
Staying Home for the Holidays
This holiday season is going to look a little different. Many of us won’t be able to travel to visit our families, dinners and gatherings will be limited to a few select people, and New Year’s parties are simply out of the question. So, how do we make sure that our days are merry and… Read more »
Holiday Bonuses in 2020
The holiday season is fast approaching and there is still so much uncertainty in the world right now. In the past, we have always been flooded with calls around this time of year, as parents are wondering what the standard gift is to give their Nannies. We understand that this year is different for many… 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 »
For Nannies: Practicing Gratitude During the Pandemic
These days, it’s easy to get caught in a spiral of negative thoughts. With all that’s going on in the world — a global pandemic, the tense political climate, racially-based violence, increased financial stress, a general feeling of uncertainty, we could go on and on — it’s hard to feel optimistic. That’s why now, more… 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 »
Personal Development Resources for Nannies
For the last 9 months, we have been living in a world of uncertainty, fear and changes outside of our control. The pandemic has affected the health and livelihood of countless families, nannies and businesses, in every sphere of life. While it’s normal to feel hopeless in the middle of this chaos, we think that… Read more »