Candidates from our Philadelphia Nanny Network Through ABC Nanny Source

“I am a dependable, fun-loving, nurturing, and caring person. As of now, I am a Substitute Teacher who educates children in grades Kindergarten through eighth. I enjoy what I do, but I would like to have a position where I can have one-on-one contact with the 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 believe I can offer children guidance and comfort while the parents are away. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 30 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel children are vulnerable and trusting individuals who should be able to depend upon a caring and reliable person that will see to their needs the way their parents would expect. My goal as a Nanny is to provide a stable, secure, and fun environment! I am willing to do housekeeping that includes straightening up, dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and meal preparation. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading, playing educational games, arts and crafts, and going to the park! I would like to instill in the children a love of learning by using my skills as a Teacher. I would hope the family I work for would be specific in their requirements and confident in my ability to care for their children. Thank you for your consideration!”

"I would describe myself as a friendly and loyal person. Anyone who knows me would testify that nine times out of ten, I always have a smile on my face! I believe I was meant to work with children. Therefore, I have this huge soft spot for children. My goal is to simply nurture children with the love, attention, and positive guidance that they deserve. It is in my heart to love kids! I believe that it's so important for a child to receive love and to have a positive role model to look up to as they grow. There are so many children out there that are growing up without love and positive mentors, which can in most cases result in self-destruction of their future. I have witnessed some of these behaviors in my experiences in working with the youth. I feel that the smallest ounce of adoration towards a child means so much to them, and I am willing to be there for them. It would be my duty and my honor to have a child confident in knowing that when mommy and daddy are at work, they can depend on me! If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other if would have to be because I am experienced in working with children and I enjoy working with them. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over a year and can honestly say I absolutely love what I do! I feel the children are gifts to this world! My goal as a Nanny is to nurture the child as the parents would and have the parents feel very comfortable with their child under my care. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes children's laundry, meal preparation, and transportation to and from activities. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am hard working, persistent, dedicated, loving, and focused. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include the alphabet, reading, writing, sing-along-songs, and going to the playground. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be very nice, down to earth, good people!"

"I am the oldest child in my family. When my father died, I took care of my siblings while my mother was working in another country. I am very mature and responsible. I also babysat for my friends or family members. I love kids and like to have fun with them! I would like to be a Nanny because it is a good fit for my skills. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other if would have to be because I have a lot of love and affection to give. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 10 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are innocent individuals who deserve a lot of love and affection while growing up! My goal as a Nanny is to become a part of the family I work for and see the kids growing and becoming educated adults. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes picking up their toys, cleaning their room, laundry and meal preparation. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am mature, responsible, caring, loving and friendly! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include art activities, games, reading and singing. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be very respectful and nice!"

"I am young, energetic, and love to have fun! I am also very responsible and have been living on my own for about a year. I love to take care of young children, and my ultimate goal is to become an elementary school teacher. Being a nanny would allow me to gain even more great experience working with children, as well as giving me the opportunity to form a bond with the kids and their parents. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other if would have to be because I love to be around children to help them learn and grow into great adults! I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 4 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are the best teachers. My goal as a Nanny is to learn from the children as well as teach them. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes laundry, vacuuming and dishes. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am outgoing, responsible, creative, hard working and loving! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include plenty of time to play outside, art projects, reading, and anything that sparks the child's creativity. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be obviously busy enough to need a nanny, but also involved in their child's life!"

“I am very friendly, outgoing, happy, and responsible. I am a family oriented person who loves to be around good, well- spirited people and just have a good time! I really enjoy working with children because they just brighten my day! They also keep me on my toes and put a constant smile on my face! 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 being a nanny gives me a sense of responsibility, loyalty, and gives me the privilege of working in a friendly environment with children. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 5 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are amazing! My goal as a Nanny is to help the children with anything that they may need. Also, to support them with schoolwork, after school activities, etc. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes meal preparation, light cleaning, and dusting. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading, arts and crafts, and any homework. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be friendly, respectful, down to earth, big hearted people looking for someone like myself to care for their children!”

"I have always been surrounded by children and enjoy being a Nanny! It is one of the most rewarding jobs I think you can have and it's a job that I look forward to going to each day! If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other if would have to be because I have always loved taking care of children. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 4 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are a gift and fun to be surrounded by. My goal as a Nanny is to love the children and their family as if it was mine. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes children's laundry and cleaning up after the children. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am responsible, fun, loving, active, and thoughtful. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading, arts and crafts, music, walks, and being outside as much as possible! If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be open minded, happy, caring, and loving."

"I am a very enthusiastic person who absolutely adores children! I have a great sense of humor, lots of patience, and feel I am very nurturing. I approach children with an authoritative personality rather than authoritarian. I come from a nuclear family. My parents both worked and babysitters or family members often cared for my brother and me. Therefore, I know the importance of ensuring that children are not merely "watched" but engaged in educational and engaging activities. I want to be a nanny because I would love to care for children in a more personal setting (as opposed to a day care). I believe every child deserves the individual attention, care, and instruction that a nanny can provide. I have been serving in childcare for over 3 years and can honestly say I LOVE what I do! I feel children are precious and deserve every opportunity to thrive. Children are a joy to be around because they're honest, sincere, shoot straight from the hip, and appreciate the small pleasures in life. My goal as a Nanny is to provide a warm, safe, nurturing, and educational environment for the children to thrive in. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include Reading, outdoor activities (nature walks, swimming if allowed, etc.), games, tutoring in math and reading skills for school aged children. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be fun, easy going, places a high value on education, sees a nanny as more than just a childcare provider for as a part of the family!"

“I am a very energetic person and I love to work with children of all ages! I have worked as a tutor for children as young as first grade through student teaching eleventh grade. I would like to be a Nanny because working with children really just brightens my life! I love being able to watch children blossom and grow through stable routines, love, affection, safety and attention, and I believe this profession allows you to do this. My goals as a Nanny are to provide a great, balanced, loving, nurturing environment for the children and let them know I am there to keep them safe and happy. I also want the parents to know that I am a very responsible, caring, cautious adult and their children’s safety and well-being is my first priority. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over five years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel children are little people who need guidance to grow up to become our future! I am willing to do housekeeping that includes meal preparation, cleaning and shopping. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include painting, reading, writing and outdoor play! I would love to work for a nice, friendly family who are attentive to their children. Thank you to all considering my profile!”

"I feel I have an over all up beat and positive personality, which is important when working with children, since there is a lot of energy required! I have enjoyed working with children from my first babysitting job at the age of 12 to now. I am pursuing a job as a Nanny because I am hoping to build a meaningful relationship with a family and invest in the lives of their children! I look forward to the time I can spend and care I can offer a child in an environment based on his or her individual needs, compared to the generalized setting of a day care. I feel children are very impressionable and constantly looking to adults as role models! Therefore a child develops the skills he or she needs to interact with other people and society, based on the daily influences of the adults around him or her. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over ten years and can honestly say I love what I do! My goal as a Nanny is to provide a save environment where children are exploring the world around them through interactive and creative experiences! I am willing to do housekeeping. I would do any cooking or baking at the appropriate time, but would actively seek to get the children involved as well. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include a period of the day would be devoted to being active (riding bikes, going for a walk, playing outside) since childhood obesity is becoming a national epidemic; coloring or painting available at any time; trips to the library to read books; going to the local park; the children's involvement in preparing healthy meals and snacks. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be parents who are actively involved in their children's lives! Thanks to all the families considering my profile!"

"I like to think I have a gift in dealing with children. My goals are to assist in child rearing of all ages, provide an educational pre-school experience as well as providing a safe, loving, structured environment 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 if would have to be because I wish to continue reaching my goals because the satisfaction I get from seeing a happy, well loved child is priceless. I have been serving as a nanny for over five years with the same wonderful family and have cared for their children from infancy up to teenager years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are wonderful with their wide-eyed innocence and expressions. They always keep you on your toes and guessing, but they love unconditionally. My goal as a Nanny is to continue achieving my goals - educating children and providing a loving, safe and structured environment for them. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading, spelling, some kind of sport, board games and singing. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be willing to let me access the family and then develop a plan for the children with the approval of the parents."

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