The Attributes and Characteristics of a Wonderful Nanny

A wonderful nanny thrives because she has a deep love for working with children. This passion is the foundation for the patience, creativity, and dedication the role demands.

Core Personal Qualities

Mature

Experienced

Knowledgeable

Hardworking

Punctual

Reliable

Clean

Nurturing

Dedicated

Patient

Confident

Observant

Consistent

Honest

Polite

Lighthearted

Loyal

Empathetic

Discreet and trustworthy — upholding family confidentiality at all times

Adaptable to changing schedules and household needs

Culturally aware and respectful of family traditions and values

Experience and Expertise

Our experience often includes at least one of the following:

Newborn care

Multiples

Toddlers

Young children

Young teens

Childcare Skills and Support

Assist with dressing, grooming, and baths

Prepare and serve meals, manage nap schedules

Encourage speech development, coordination, and fine and gross motor skills

Foster spatial awareness and developmental milestones

Read stories and encourage early literacy and numeracy

Engage in table games, puzzles, and building activities

Create art, crafts, and hands‑on projects

Explore the outdoors, encouraging curiosity and active play

Provide consistent safety, nurturing, and affection

Help with school backpacks, snacks, and homework

Integrate learning into daily routines to make education fun and natural

Transportation

When required, we:

Drive children to daily activities

Drop them off and pick them up from school

Take them to doctor appointments

Household Duties Related to the Children

Keep children’s rooms and play areas tidy and organized

Sanitize toys and high chairs

Clean the kitchen after meals and snacks

Do children’s laundry and manage all clothing care

Organize closets

Clean muddy shoes

Parental Guidance and Respect

We:

Follow parents’ preferred methods of guidance and discipline

Respect each child’s individuality

Learn and respond to children’s cues

Communicate clearly and regularly with parents about their child’s progress, milestones, and any concerns

Work in partnership with parents to ensure consistency in routines and expectations love working with children

 

 

The right moment to hire help

Ideally, the moment you choose life to expand your family is the moment to find help.

There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child, and there exist communities in other cultures where people take this literally. Unfortunately, in our culture, we can't expect our parents, sisters, brothers, or even cousins to come live with us while our babies grow. Mom and Dad usually go through all the phases of pregnancy and postpartum alone. There is nothing to be afraid of, and there is much to learn. However, in our US culture, the industry is growing at its fastest pace each day. Child care professionals have adopted the services of teachers and nurses, and more and more, other agencies are joining our communities to provide complete support to parents. Doulas, postpartum Doulas, lactation consultants, and early baby educators come together to offer new parents all the support they need, beginning in the early stages of pregnancy.

Education and experience are sometimes not necessary when new professionals can prove their education in each field. However, many times, education and experience are obtained by the verified number of years a provider has worked with parents and children.

There are many ways to find help.

Your OB/GYN can recommend reliable child care help, and here is a list you can refer to find help for your family.

  • Agencies,
  • Doulas
  • Word of mouth recommendations
  • Indeed
  • Facebook
  • Online NVS/PPD and Professional Nannies Websites
  • Google search
  • Workforce Commission

On this website, I have collected all the steps necessary to hire the right person. Although it is up to you at what stage of your pregnancy or motherhood you need someone, you might have already decided on the time you anticipate needing help. 

 

If you need help deciding, I can offer the options as your guide.

 

Read books. Choose the books to read from the list to continue with this journey on your own.

Of course, please listen to your OB/GYN recommendations during pregnancy, learn all the classes they provide at the hospital. At the hospital, you will learn all the basics to care for your new baby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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