Career IN 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 traits such as being active, positive, nice, honest, mature, and responsible. My sense of humor is good, and I genuinely love children. My main goal is to bring happiness to a considerate and wonderful family by caring for their children as a Nanny. The reason I chose this profession is because I enjoy loving, caring for, helping, and teaching children. With over 5 years of experience in childcare, I can confidently say that I genuinely love what I do. I strongly believe that children are the future of our world and immensely important to their families. As a Nanny, my aim is to keep the children safe while providing them with love, and ensuring their parents' happiness. I am willing to take on housekeeping duties such as cleaning their rooms, doing their laundry, light cooking, bathing them, and putting them to sleep. To describe myself in five adjectives, I would say I am professional, honest, responsible, humorous, and active. If I were to describe the ideal family seeking a Nanny like me, I would hope for a family that considers me as 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 pursue a career as a Nanny, rather than any other profession, can be summed up in one sentence: I am a big fan of Mary Poppins and thoroughly enjoy engaging in play and fun activities with children. Witnessing their growth and learning process brings me immense joy and excitement! With over 11 years of experience in childcare, it is safe to say that I genuinely love what I do. In my opinion, children deserve to be nurtured, cherished, and loved. As a Nanny, my objective is to bring out the best qualities in the children under my care. I am also open to taking care of light housekeeping tasks and doing dishes. To describe myself in five adjectives, I would say that I am friendly, outgoing, flexible, honest, and a people-person. In terms of daily activities, I believe in encouraging children to play, learn, and ensuring their safety. When envisioning the ideal family seeking a Nanny like myself, I hope they possess qualities such as friendliness, honesty, flexibility, reasonableness, and kindness.”

“I am incredibly compassionate and nurturing, with a strong belief in fostering imagination, creativity, and exploration. Above all, I prioritize making the children in my care feel loved and respected, as I believe this is the ultimate achievement for any childcare provider. Additionally, coming from a corporate background, I possess a deep understanding and empathy towards the pressures and time constraints faced by working parents. My role is to alleviate some of that stress by ensuring that your most cherished loved ones are well taken care of! If I had to summarize in one sentence why I have chosen to pursue a career as a nanny over any other profession, it would be because being a nanny grants me a unique opportunity to nurture, educate, and form bonds with the children I care for that cannot be replicated in a classroom or through occasional babysitting. I have accumulated over 5 years of experience in various childcare roles and can genuinely say that I derive great joy from what I do. I find children to be fascinating and authentic individuals - they are intelligent, enthusiastic, and eager to explore the world and absorb all knowledge. As a nanny, my objective is to be nurturing, affectionate, firm when necessary, structured, and adaptable. I firmly believe in adhering to a scheduled plan of activities and chores, but I also acknowledge that unexpected situations may arise when dealing with children, so being flexible and going with the flow is crucial. I am more than willing to assist with household tasks such as laundry, cooking meals, doing dishes, vacuuming, dusting, and tidying up messes as they occur. While I will help children tidy their toys, I also think it is important for them to learn how to clean up after themselves. If I had to describe myself using five adjectives, I would use bright, creative, empathetic, responsible, and dependable. Some activities that I would like to incorporate into the daily routine for the family I work for would include arts and crafts, outdoor play/exercise, story time, quiet time, independent play, cooperative and imaginative play, as well as helping with meal preparation. I would also love to introduce special activities a few times a week, such as outings to local playgrounds, engaging in building projects like volcanoes or forts (appropriate for the child's age), or having picnics in nearby state parks. Moreover, I believe it is crucial to involve the children in creating the daily schedule, so they can partake in activities they enjoy. If I were to describe the ideal family seeking a nanny like me, I would hope they are respectful, understanding, fun, and friendly.”

“I possess qualities such as patience, reliability, and knowledge, and I have personal experience as a parent. Working as a nanny brings me joy, as I have a genuine love for children. My decision to pursue a career as a nanny stems from this passion. With over 7 years of childcare experience, I can confidently say that I know what I am doing. I believe that children are the most precious beings in the world, each with their own unique personalities that deserve respect. My goal as a nanny is to fulfill the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children I care for, creating a warm and loving environment. I am willing to take on housekeeping tasks such as cooking for the children, doing their laundry, and tidying their rooms. If I were to describe myself using five adjectives, I would choose kind, patient, reliable, knowledgeable, and caring. In my daily plans with the family, I would incorporate various activities such as indoor and outdoor play, art, reading, creative play, and sports to promote cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor skill development. When it comes to the ideal family seeking a nanny like me, I hope they are loving and understanding towards their children.”

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