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NEW PART-TIME NANNY POSITION IN GLENDALE WITH INFANT, 4 days, $25/HR!
67th Ave & 101: These amazing first time parents of an adorable happy and healthy 5 month old baby boy are in need of a reliable, caring nanny with excellent infant experience to care for their son for a part-time schedule of 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday for a guaranteed 20 hours a week. They can also offer additional hours, such as an evening date night for a 5 – 6 hour shift once a month. They are seeking a nanny who has a high energy, positive attitude and is naturally optimistic. Their sweet baby boy is 5 1/2 months old so someone who can grow with their baby throughout each stage of development and in a couple months will be able to introduce solids and feel comfortable with preparing purees, smoothies and simple meal prep, pre-cutting fruits and vegetables, etc. He is a really good baby who is very smiley. Mom is nursing him throughout the majority of the day and then he gets a bottle of pumped milk at night time. They are frequently introducing him to bottles so it is never an issue for him to take a bottle and he takes it at any temperature so he is a dream baby. He really likes tummy time and he is rolling from his tummy to his back. The light household duties are baby related tasks: baby laundry, cleaning and sanitizing toys and bottles, laundry, putting the bath stuff together, and bathing their infant. They are also desiring a nanny who is okay with some crying to sleep (not full crying it out) but they do want acclimated to taking a nap a day in his crib, even if it’s harder to get him to sleep at first, and they want to teach him to self-soothe. Since they are first time parents, they open to learning from a professional experienced nanny who has had different experiences and they are desiring to find someone who is in alignment with their parenting style. They do like structure and routines and following a schedule but they are also self-proclaimed relaxed, easy-going and positive first time parents. They feel their son plays off of how they react and they are not anxious, high strung first time parents but they naturally see the good in things and are looking for a like-minded individual who can be an extension of them. The schedule is 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday from 10 – 3P for a guaranteed 20 hrs a week. Since Mom works from home, she can be flexible with the exact hours so for example if a nanny needs to leave in time to pick up her child(ren) from school, they can adapt to that. The start and end times are flexible. They have a casual atmosphere in their home. Mom will be working from home in a home office. No travel is needed. No driving is needed at this time. They are open to outings to the zoo, museums, and library as their baby gets older. They have a park down the street from their home. They have a fenced pool in their backyard and he will be taking swim lessons.They pool is a shallow “play pool” in which you can stand in. They are not requiring a strong swimmer however they would like the nanny to feel comfortable in the water with their baby. Pets: one Maltese dog. No petcare is needed. The dog is easy and sleeps all day. Paid Vacation. Paid Holidays. Compensation: $25/hr. Starts ASAP. (REF#JMGLENDALE)

 

***To apply to this position please email Jenny@acaringnanny.com and use (REF#JMGLENDALE) in title.***

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NEW FULL-TIME NANNY POSITION IN SCOTTSDALE WITH NEWBORN, $25-$30/HR!

Grayhawk Dr & Thompson Peak Parkway:  Amazing first time parents to a baby boy due mid-December are seeking a stellar nanny with excellent newborn experience to join their growing household.  They have a casual atmosphere in their home.  Dad is a lawyer and has a hybrid work from home position and also travels a lot and Mom is in finance and will be in and out of her private home office. They are expecting their first baby boy mid- December and are seeking an amazing caring nanny to care for him for a guaranteed 40 hrs a week, preferably M-F from 8/9AM – 5PM, with flexibility. They intend to be very hands-on parents and are looking for a true extension of themselves.  They are preferring a career nanny who has raised children of her own.  Mom is not taking a true maternity leave so she is planning on returning to work promptly after their baby boy arrives.  Start date is in December but the family is open to starting a nanny a month prior to the baby being born for the right fit. Household tasks are baby-related. Orrganizational projects, errands, and preparing children’s meals are desired. Meal prep for parents would be a bonus. They would love a longterm commitment of 3 – 5 years. Traveling with the family may be desired down the road. Paid Vacation.  Paid holidays. Use of car.  Compensation:  $25-$30/hr.  Interviewing now. (REF#MLSC)
**To apply to this position, please email Jenny@acaringnanny.com and use REF#MLSC in title.**
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NEW FLEXIBLE FULL-TIME NANNY POSITION IN PARADISE VALLEY, $28-$32/hr

Tatum & Shea: This fabulous professional returning family of 5 is seeking a stellar, proactive flexible nanny to join their busy household and assist in keeping it running smoothly. They have a 10 year old son, a 4 year old son and a 20 month old daughter. Their 10 year old son is in 5th grade and is so independent and is the most helpful big brother. He is busy in club basketball and needs to be provided with structure in regards to chores and homework.Their 4 year old son is in preschool every day from 7:45 – 3 and is described as the typical middle child. He is so happy and sweet and then will switch it up. He is at the impressionable age where they are trying to guide and teach him. Their 20 month old daughter is an angel baby. She’s so easy going and goes down for a nap easily and is on a great schedule. She is the best and easiest princess baby and goes to a mother’s daycare program from 9 -3. The nanny schedule needed is flexible, mostly afternoons/ evenings during the week and then 2 full weekends a month for a guaranteed 80 hours over the course of 2 weeks. They have a casual yet fast-paced atmosphere in their home. They hired a housekeeper through Caring Nannies last year and it has been the perfect fit. She says they are a dream family to work for. Their current nanny has been with them for 4 years and moved to AZ with them from TX last year and now she is ready for her next chapter so they are seeking another wonderful longterm commitment and desire to find a nanny who will become part of their family for years to come. The primary need during the week is 2:30 – 8PM Monday – Thursday and then 1:30 – 8PM on Friday and then every other weekend the nanny will be working both Saturday and Sunday for a full day’s shift (8 – 10 hour shifts anywhere between as early as 7AM to as late as 11PM if they have an event) and the exact schedule will be given a month in advance. When the weekend shifts are needed, the nanny will have 2 days off during the week of her choosing. It can be 2 consecutive days off or the days can be split — whichever is best for the nanny. There is a guaranteed 80 hrs per pay period (2 weeks). The schedule is known a month in advance. An example of their current nanny’s schedule is as follows: M-TH from 2-8PM, Friday 2-10PM , off Sat and Sunday and then the following week M-W from 2-8PM, off TH & Fri and then work Sat and Sun from 8AM – 8PM. Nanny must be comfortable staying overnights with the 3 kids while parents are traveling and the travel is known months in advance. They are also desiring a nanny who is flexible and can travel with the family, including internationally so ideally a nanny who loves travel and different cultures. Mom and Dad have private home offices and a full-time housekeeper is also present in the home. Their sweet 93 year old grandmother also lives in the home. Pets: 3 smaller senior dogs and 1 crested gecko. Nanny must be an animal person and comfortable with dogs as their dogs are their babies. The family is seeking a nanny who plans to be with their family for the foreseeable future. They feel this position is the most important position in their home. They are desiring a proactive nanny with lots of energy, excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and efficiently care for 3 kids and be a true extension of the parents. They are a fast paced family, with a lot of extra curricular activities and moving parts so they need a nanny who can catch on quickly and assist in all aspects of their busy household without being micromanaged. There is a nanny binder provided with all pertinent information regarding daily activities and routines. Important qualities and characteristics include: active, organized, health-conscious, intrinsically motivated, proactive, loving, patient, takes great initiative, kind but also ability to be firm when needed. Driving is needed to and from school, practices and extracurricular activities and a family car is provided for the nanny’s use. The full-time position begins mid-December however they are able to provide part-time hours starting mid November for the right candidate. Compensation: $28-$32/hr. Paid Vacation. Paid Holidays. Bonus. Use of Car. Interviewing now. (REF#BPPV)

 

***To apply, please email Jenny@acaringnanny.com and use REF#BPPV in title.***

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NEW AMAZING FULL-TIME NANNY POSITION IN SCOTTSDALE, $28-$32/HR, STARTING ASAP!
Hayden & Shea: This wonderful professional returning family is seeking a stellar, reliable and trustworthy nanny to join their busy household to care for their almost 3 year old son and 18 month old daughter. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from approximately 6:30AM-4:30PM (minimum) for a guaranteed 40 hrs a week and they can guarantee up to 42 hours a week If desired. Flexibility is needed and the 6:30AM start time is a must. Their son is in a Spanish immersion preschool every day for half days from 8:15AM – noon and drop off and pick up is needed. A nanny car is provided. Their 3 year old son is very smart, kind-hearted ,a little sensitive, gets very attached to people and is a classic boy. He likes playing with trains and cars, building blocks and train tracks, playing outside and swimming. They have a fenced pool in their backyard and he has been taking swimming lessons in the summer. Swimming with the children is not a requirement so the family is not requiring a strong swimmer. Their 18 month old daughter is very sweet but can be a little temperamental. She is the classic 2nd child,is girly, feels her emotions deeply but is easily consolable. She likes stuffed animals and pretend play and dress up. The family highly encourages the nanny to take the kids on a variety of outings and they have family passes to everywhere- aquarium, zoo, children’s museum, and more. They have a casual yet fast paced atmosphere in their home. Mom occasionally works from home however both parents primarily work out of the household and they give their nanny a lot of autonomy and freedom with their children. They have very busy professions in the medical industry so reliability and punctuality are of the utmost importance. They are looking for a kind and reliable nanny for their 2 fabulous children. They have a beautiful comfortable home in Scottsdale. Top priority is safety for their children and a loving environment while they are at work. These are amazing, laid-back and easy going parents who truly value quality care and are looking for a longterm arrangement where the nanny becomes a member of their family and grows with them for years to come. They have had an amazing nanny of ours for the past 3 years, since their son was a newborn and had a wonderful experience. The focus is on total and complete childcare duties, child-related household tasks, light errands: weekly grocery shopping and dry cleaning run, stocking household items and the upkeep and maintenance of kitchen and main living areas in between deep cleanings. They have a housekeeper for heavy cleaning and they like things kept cleaned and organized. Mom likes to cook so only kids’ meals will need to be prepared. Travel is not needed as they have a weekend nanny who travels with them however a nanny who enjoys traveling is a perk. Pets: 2 friendly indoor cats. Paid Vacation. Paid Holidays. Compensation: $28-$32/hr. Interviewing starts ASAP. (REF#AHSC)

 

***To apply to this position, please email Jenny@acaringnanny.com and use REF#AHSC in title.***

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NEW FULL-TIME NANNY JOB IN PHX WITH TODDLER, 4 DAYS A WEEK, STARTING ASAP!
Central and Camelback: This amazing busy family with a very active and energetic 13 month old son is seeking a reliable, proactive, energetic nanny with excellent toddler experience to join their household for a 4 day work week. The ideal schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8-5 for a guaranteed 36 hours a week.  Their toddler has a humongous personality, is very theatrical, super silly,  always finds a reason to laugh, and is the happiest kid. He is all boy –very active and fully running, scaling furniture, and loves to play with his trains, cars, ball pit, golf set and exploring outside.  He is also great at playing independently in his fully-stocked playroom. They have a casual atmosphere in their home. Both parents have private home offices and Mom may be in and out. They are a self-proclaimed warm, fuzzy, affectionate family and easy-going laid back first time parents. They currently co-sleep with their toddler at night and are contact napping during the day so they would love a patient nanny who can assist with sleep training and transitioning him back to sleeping in his crib. They encourage the nanny to take their son on a variety of outings and playgroups and they have memberships to Mini Milestones, the children’s museum, zoo, and Musicology. He’s a busy social kid on the go! They would love a nanny who desires to commit to their family for the next 2 years preferably. No pets currently but they are actively looking at adopting a dog. Household tasks are only child-related. They have a housekeeper biweekly for deep cleaning. No travel. Compensation: $20-$25/hr. Paid Vacation. Paid Holidays. Interviewing now and position starts ASAP. (REF#LNPHX)

 

***To apply to this position, please email Jenny@acaringnanny.com and use (REF#LNPX) in title.***

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4th of July is a wonderful time to spend with your family and friends! With all the patriotic parties and fireworks, children will want to participate in the celebration too. Here are some fun ideas for getting the kids involved in 4th of July festivities!
Patriotic Blowers: This craft is easy, fun and will blow everyone away at the party! Check out the instructions here.
HUGE Slip n Slide: Cool off this 4th of July by making your very own, HUGE slip n slide even adults will enjoy. Check it out here.
Scavenger Hunt: Whether your attending to the grill or hosting a 4th of July party, print off this scavenger hunt to keep your kids busy and happy.
Party Playlist: Every party needs some good tunes! This 4th of July party playlist will have you dancing the night away. Party playlist here.
Sparkler Shield: Protect kids adorable hands from sparklers with this easy to assemble sparkler shield.
S’mores Time: Who doesn’t love to finish a meal without dessert? Check out this adorable S’mores bar all kids will be sure to love!S’mores Bar Link
We wish everyone a happy Independence Day with your family and friends!
Happy 4th of July,
Caring Nannies

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It’s summer time which means it’s the perfect time to leave the electronics at home, explore the beautiful outdoors and create camping memories the kids sure won’t forget. Here are a few camping do’s to keep in mind when camping with the kiddos. We’ve also listed a few of our favorite places to camp in Arizona.
Camping Tips:
– Test Run: It’s not a bad idea to do a “test run” in your backyard prior to going on a camping trip. This will give the kiddos and you an idea of what it will be like sleeping in a tent.
– Washing Station/Wipes: It’s a must that you will get dirty camping – it’s so fun exploring in nature for worms, pinecones, fishing, etc. Although at the end of the day, it’s nice to take the dirt away. Bring lots of antibacterial wipes or set up a washing station with a bucket of soap and water.
– Entertainment: Bring along some extra fun things for the kids such as bubbles, squirt guns, coloring books, binoculars, magnifying glass and card games.
– Night Time Safety: Campsites are extremely dark at night and can be scary for kiddos but you can make it fun by bringing headlamps, flashlights, book lights and lanterns.
Family Camping Sites in Arizona:
– Woods Canyon Lake: Woods Canyon is 30 miles east of Payson and a 2 hour drive from Phoenix. You can fish, rent a boat at Woods Canyon Lake and they even have a little market to get supplies/ice cream. Check out more information or reserve your camping spot here.
– Lo Lo Mai Springs: Lo Lo Mai is located between Cottonwood and Sedona. It’s located on the creek and offers restrooms/showers, swimming pool, spa and playground. They also have a little market to get supplies. Check out this fun camp site here.
– Flagstaff KOA: If you are more of a “glamping” kind of family this is the place for you! You can rent tents/cabins, they have WiFi, Cable TV, bathrooms/showers, bicycle rentals and a cafe that serves breakfast every morning. You can get more information about Flagstaff KOA here.
We hope you found the above useful as camping with family is a lot of fun! Relax and enjoy making outdoor memories with your family.
Happy Camping ~
Caring Nannies

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Caring Nannies is wishing you a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. In honor of all of the veterans as well as the active service members, thank you for all that you do. We hope you enjoy these fun Memorial Day snack, craft and decoration ideas to do with your kiddos on this holiday weekend.

How cute and yummy are these patriotic desserts? You can find recipes for these 30 easy no bake patriotic desserts at ahunderaffections.com.

Have some fun getting crafty with these adorable Memorial Day crafts and activities with your kiddos. Go to theunpreparedmommy.com to find instructions on how to create these masterpieces.

Touch up your home with some red, white and blue for your Memorial Day BBQ with these quick and easy patriotic decorations from onecrazymom.com.

We thank you and celebrate you on this day! Happy Memorial Day!
From, Caring Nannies

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Mother’s Day is a celebration of honoring all the amazing mom’s, grandma’s, aunts, sister’s and anyone who has played a motherly role in your life. It’s a day to show these special women how much you love and appreciate them.
As a nanny, here are some suggestions on how to ensure the mom you nanny for enjoy their special day.

  1. Make a craft with their kiddos: A few popular, easy and non-expensive crafts are handprint cards, handprint pots (fill with mom’s favorite flowers), bookmarks, salt dough handprint or check out fun money mom for 11 adorable Mother’s Day Crafts.
  2. Tidy the House: We think all mom’s appreciate a tidy house and can relax easier when they know the house is cleaned. As a nanny, maybe go above and beyond to make sure the house is cleaned, even if it’s tasks you don’t do on a daily basis such as vacuuming, dusting, dishes, laundry or mopping.
  3. Plant Flowers: Take their kiddo to Lowes or Home Depot to pick out some flowers for outside to plant together. Moving forward, the mom and child can water the plant together making it a special time for both.
  4. Redbox: Rent a kid friendly movie ahead of time along with popcorn/snacks so that the mom and kiddo can watch it together creating a relaxing, enjoyable memory.
  5. Picture Frame: Take a picture of their kiddo and then make a popsicle stick frame together. Mom’s love homemade gifts. Check out this cute popsicle frame. 
  6. Time: Give the gift of time to the mama. Maybe go in early or stay late next time you nanny for their kiddo to help with morning/evening routine’s or give them an extra hour or two unpaid to give the mom an opportunity to go shopping/date night/mani & pedi or just to run errands.

We hope you have found these gift ideas helpful and we hope you enjoy spoiling your mama’s! We wish all mom’s out there a very Happy Mother’s Day from Caring Nannies! Enjoy your day – you deserve it!

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We had a great Saturday attending and being a sponsor at International Nanny Training Day at Modern Milk. International Nanny Training Day was created to provide training and support to nannies to help foster excellence in the nanny profession.  Caring Nannies is proud to be affiliated with National Nanny Training Day since it was first initiated in 2012. As with any profession, continued education is vital and when caregivers are trained and knowledgeable, children clearly benefit.

Training began with an amazing presentation by Jill Peterson who is with Hermonia. Jill talked about BE-ing vs. DO-ing, which referenced the impact you have as a nanny and how to chose who you want to be every day. Starting with picking two goals you want to set for yourself for that day. It was very inspirational, motivating and Jill is hilarious! Our next session was by Chelsea Kunde with Building Blocks AZ  talking about super power discipline styles. Chelsea was so sweet and funny giving us a lot of great ideas on finding solutions in creative ways. Some of our favorites is the calm down jar, sensory box, time out box and behavior charts. After our lunch break, Meredith Madsen shared some very informative tools on how to perfect a resume and how to be stellar for an interview! Meredith has so much experience in the field and had a lot of great tips and tricks to share!

Overall, we had so much fun learning and enjoying our day International Nanny Training! Many thanks to our friends at The Nanny Joynt for hosting this amazing event for nannies to come together to collaborate.
~Caring Nannies

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