Career IL Nannies through ABC have:

• CPR Certification for Infants and Children
• Passed 5-panel Drug Test
• Passed Criminal Clearances
• Authorization to work in the U.S
• Valid Driver’s License
• Motor Vehicle Report on File
• Electronic Fingerprints on File
• Signed ABC’s 1 Year Commitment Pledge
• Acknowledged ABC’s Moral and Ethical Code of Conduct
• Verifiable Childcare Experience
• A Genuine Love for Children!

“I possess qualities such as being active, positive, nice, honest, mature, and responsible. I greatly enjoy working with children and my goal is to bring happiness and care to the families I serve as a Nanny. My decision to pursue a career in childcare stems from my desire to love, care for, help, and teach children. With over 5 years of experience in various childcare roles, I can confidently say that I genuinely love what I do. I strongly believe that children are the future and hold immense importance to their families. As a Nanny, my aim is to contribute to their happiness, providing a loving and safe environment. I am also open to performing housekeeping duties such as tidying their rooms, doing laundry, light cooking for the children, bathing them, and assisting with bedtime routines. If I were to describe myself using five adjectives, I would say that I am professional, honest, responsible, humorous, and active. When considering the perfect family for me to work with, I envision a family that welcomes me as a part of their own.”

“I am an enthusiastic and sociable individual who thrives on working with children of all ages. The reason I have chosen to be a Nanny is because I am a big fan of Mary Poppins and genuinely enjoy engaging in fun and play with children. Witnessing their growth and development brings me immense joy and excitement. With over 11 years of childcare experience, I can confidently say that I love what I do. I strongly believe that children should be nurtured, cherished, and loved. As a Nanny, my aim is to bring out the best in the children under my care. I am open to light housekeeping duties such as cleaning and doing dishes. To describe myself in five words, I would say I am friendly, outgoing, flexible, honest, and a people-person. While prioritizing the safety of the child, I also strive to incorporate play and learning into their daily routine. In an ideal family, I hope to find individuals who are friendly, honest, flexible, reasonable, and caring.”

“I am a nurturing and caring individual who believes in fostering imagination, creativity, and exploration in children. My primary goal as a childcare provider is to ensure that the children under my care feel loved and respected. Understanding the pressures and time constraints faced by working parents, I aim to alleviate some of that stress by ensuring the well-being of their most important loved ones. Unlike a traditional classroom or casual babysitting, being a nanny gives me a unique opportunity to nurture, educate, and bond with the children I care for. With over 5 years of experience in childcare, I genuinely enjoy working with children who are fascinating, genuine, bright, and full of energy. My role as a nanny involves being nurturing, loving, firm (when needed), structured, and adaptable. While I believe in adhering to a scheduled plan of activities and chores, I also understand that unexpected situations may arise and flexibility is key. In terms of housekeeping, I am willing to help with laundry, meal preparation, dishes, vacuuming, dusting, and tidying up messes as they occur. However, I also believe in teaching children the importance of cleaning up after themselves. If I were to describe myself in five adjectives, I would say that I am bright, creative, caring, responsible, and dependable. In terms of daily activities, I would incorporate arts and crafts, outdoor play/exercise, story time, quiet time, independent play, cooperative/imaginative play, and assisting with meal preparation. Additionally, I would love to include special activities a few times a week, such as outings to local playgrounds, building projects (e.g., volcanoes or forts depending on the child's age), or picnics in nearby state parks. I would also involve the children in creating the daily schedule, incorporating activities they enjoy. The perfect family for a nanny like myself would ideally be respectful, understanding, fun, and friendly.”

“I possess qualities such as patience, reliability, and knowledge. With my own two children, I find great joy in working as a nanny as I genuinely adore children. The reason I have chosen to pursue a career in childcare is simply because of my love for working with children. Over the past 7 years, I have gained valuable experience in various childcare roles, and I can confidently say that I know what I am doing. In my eyes, children are the most precious beings in the world, each with their own unique personalities that deserve respect. As a nanny, my goal is to cater to the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of children and create a nurturing and loving environment for them. I am also willing to assist with housekeeping tasks such as cooking for the children, doing their laundry, and tidying their rooms. Describing myself in five adjectives, I would choose kind, patient, reliable, knowledgeable, and caring. In the daily schedule for the family I care for, I would incorporate a variety of activities, both indoor and outdoor, such as art, reading, creative play, sports, and activities that aid in cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor skill development. When envisioning the ideal family in search of a nanny like me, I hope they would be characterized by love and understanding towards their children.”

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