Qualified Care Givers Currently Available for a Nanny Position in Philadelphia

“I come from Ostroleka, a small town in North Eastern part of Poland. My parents and my little sister still live there, as for me I am accommodated in Salem NJ. In 2004 I came to the US with Cultural Care Au Pair program to live and work for The Thornburg family. I wanted to learn the language and travel. I took care of their two lovely toddlers for 2 years. I absolutely have fallen in love with them! In the time I spent here I also found my second half and we got married in September 2006. I love spending time with children and helping them develop all of the skills that they need to happily grow. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because Its such a rewording position, to get a smile, a little giggle...it is priceless! I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over about 10 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are precious and lovely! My goal as a Nanny is to surround children with a warm and loving atmosphere when their parents are at work. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light cleaning and cooking for the children, laundry, pet care, and running errands. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am energetic, well organized, responsible, creative, and outgoing. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include musical activities, language activities, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, dancing, and outdoor activities (depending on the childs age and needs.) If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be warm, loving, out-going and friendly.”

“I am considerate, calm, extremely patient, and fun. I have been married for 19 years and have one child, Sarah who is 18 yrs. old. I would like to be a Nanny for the sole purpose of being with younger children as my child is now an adult. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I love being with children. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 11 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are little people! That is what I enjoy most, watching the children grow and learn. My goal as a Nanny is to make sure that children are shown much love and are given all the tools they need to learn all they can. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housekeeping, such as children’s dishes and cleaning children’s play area. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am energetic, caring, mature, and Fun-Loving. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include an age appropriate combination of playing and learning, time set aside for books, arts and crafts, outside play, blocks, sensory/manipulative play.”

"I'm a nurturing person at heart, very patient, and enjoy teaching and aiding in development of children. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I feel children should have every opportunity to be able to grow and define themselves and have persons around to help them do that. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 10 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are the building blocks of the future. My goal as a Nanny is to give and show love an respect to others I am willing to do housekeeping that includes laundry, meal preparation, vacuuming, and dusting If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am patient, nurturing, kind, giving, and understanding. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, reading books, and games. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be respectful."

"I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 7 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are fascinating. I love watching their reactions to learning. My goal as a Nanny is to given children the opportunity to love learning. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes anything that can be done without taking me away from the children. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am caring, patient, organized, multi-tasking, and easy-going. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include things that the children seem to enjoy. I would have to know the children to be able to differentiate my lessons and activities to allow them to have fun learning. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be a family that loves to have fun and learn. I am an organized neat person, so a household that is also organized and neat, or doesn't mind me helping to organize. I want to work for a family that understands that is flexible and puts their children first."

"I am very outgoing, friendly and always look on the bright side of things! People describe me as having a very "bubbly" personality that is especially suited for working with children. My goal in life right now is to find a full time position in a field that deals with children. My family and I moved here from Germany around 11 years ago. I have a 6-year-old sister that I adore. I currently live with my stepmother and father. I'm looking to be a Nanny because children are a lot of fun to work with and care for. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I love working with children and having a daily work load that changes constantly. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 13 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel that children are children and are generally curious, honest and ready to explore new things. My goal as a Nanny is to be a positive influence in someone's life. I will be someone they can relate to and come to for advice. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housekeeping such as vacuuming, dusting, taking out trash etc. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am loyal, creative, organized, flexible, and intelligent! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include different ways to stimulate areas of child development such as gross motor activities, fine motor activities, social ability, emotional ability, and cognitive ability. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be a family that I can have open dialog with!"

"I am a very family orientated woman who loves and adores children! I am outgoing, loving, patient, disciplined, fun, and creative. I love to watch children grow, learn, and discover and being part of that process is the best job in the world. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I love children and being apart of a child's growth mentally, physically, and emotionally is the greatest reward of any career! I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 24 years and can honestly say I ABSOLUTELY LOVE what I do! I feel the children are the axis of our future. They are a blank slate on which we can build anything to make them realize their dreams and potential. My goal as a Nanny is to help in any way a child discover everything and anything they want to learn and experience. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes washing dishes, laundry, and light cleaning like vacuuming, dusting, and inside windows as well of course cleaning up toys and messes made by the children with the children. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am hardworking, loyal, loving, creative, and reliable. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include arts and crafts specific to a child's creativity. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be understanding, patient, and involved with their children!"

"I love to play games and make up my own art activities. My mother was a pre-k teacher I feel I have taken on many of her skills If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I love kids and want to be able to help them grow as individuals. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 2 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are special and they change my life as much as I change theirs. My goal as a Nanny is to have fun and learn. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes laundry, and light cleaning. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am caring, loving, trustworthy, honest, and responsible. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include art activities, playing outside, making up silly skits, learning activities that are fun If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be kind and the children would be respectful to me!"

"If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I love working with kids and would enjoy the ability to plan activities for children I work with everyday. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 2 years and can honestly say I enjoy what I do! I feel the children are first priority at all times. Children require constant attention and need a nanny with the ability to maintain focus on them at all times, even when completing secondary tasks. My goal as a Nanny is to provide a safe and fun environment for children to learn and grow. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes meal preparation and clean up child's laundry light housework to maintain clean environment for children. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am organized, reliable, enthusiastic, responsible, and creative. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include arts and crafts, educational projects, sports activities and outings. I would like to implement my background in recreation, park and tourism management in my position as a nanny. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be I would like to work for a very family focused family who is looking for child care that goes above and beyond basic daycare. I appreciate families who value education and enrichment in their child's live. I also would like to work for a family that enjoys spending time with their children!"

“I am a very caring, kind, upbeat and positive individual who loves children and children seem to love me. I would give the shirt off my back to family and friends and am committed to family values. I come from a large Italian family and was brought up in the local Catholic Church. My mother stayed at home with us, while my father worked. He was hard working and a great cook. My career goal is to continue to work with young children as a teacher or nanny. I want to be a nanny because I love children and enjoy the fast pace that usually comes with caring for children. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I love children and children seem to love me. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 15 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are precious treasures and gifts from God. My goal as a Nanny is to make a child happy and keep him/her safe. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes dusting, vacuuming, laundry, light meal preparation, and whatever else the parent requests. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am honest, trustworthy, caring, loving, upbeat and energetic. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include music, art, fine motor skills, cooking, games, gross motor skills, reading stories, dramatic play or pretending, and whatever else the parent would request. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be honest, trustworthy, good parents, positive and kind.”

"I am a natural born leader, always willing to take charge and move forward. I was able to do this as captain of a cross-country team where I led around 100 members. I am hard working and motivated individual. When I was 18, I held three jobs successfully for an entire summer. I also work wonderfully with groups. I was one of twenty-two captains in charge of operations for the largest student run philanthropy in the world. But the real reason I would be an excellent nanny is because I care about children so much! I have worked in many situations with children of all ages. I am from a large family and I grew up around kids. I have been providing childcare for over ten years; one family I have been working with for over five years! I have worked at a summer camp and volunteered with at-risk kids. I have experience with special needs children and children with cancer. No matter what background they have, I care about children. I care about where they have been and where they are going. I care about their stories- the stories they tell and the stories their lives will tell. Caring alone is not always enough, but caring along with leadership skills, a hardworking and motivated work ethic, and group collaboration experience is enough to be a great Nanny! If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I could not imagine doing anything more meaningful or important then working with children. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 10 years and can honestly say I am passionate about what I do! I feel the children are the most important aspect of our society. My goal as a Nanny is to keep the children I watch safe first, and educated and happy second. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes meal preparation, cleaning up after meals, laundry and cleaning. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am creative, candid, energetic, passionate, and gregarious. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include outdoor activities and field trips whenever possible. I love playing outside and I love having activities to do with the children. Simple things like going to the park or bookstore to larger day trips to a museum or event is great to do with kids and they really enjoy it! If activities like that are not possible, I love arts and crafts and board games. I can’t wait to get started!"

See More Philly Nannies >