FAQ

Every nanny must meet the following requirements:

- Minimum 1 year experience working with children; babysitting, nanny, daycare, etc

- Drivers License & access to reliable vehicle

- Good communication skills

- Proficient in English (read, write & speak)

- Non-smoker

- Up to date CPR & First Aid Training

- Clear Criminal Record & Child Abuse Check

- Drivers Abstract

All our nannies have up to date CPR and First-Aid Training, Clear Criminal Record & Child Abuse Checks and at least 1 year experience working with children.

We hire local nannies to work with all of our families. We love providing jobs for our lovely Winnipeg community!

Light housekeeping will include anything pertaining to the children:

their meals

rooms being tidy

nursery stocked

children’s laundry

to/from activities

light meal prep

empty/loading dishwasher

garbage

general daily tidying

Light housekeeping is NOT: whole house vacuum, dust, bathrooms, dishes from before/after work hours (ie. dinner dishes from the night before), adult laundry or yard work

We maintain a dedicated phone & text line for emergencies for both our nannies and clients, available 24/7. During work hours our phone & text line is available and after hours & holidays, only text is available at 431-336-5550.

A full-time placement is considered anything 35 hours or more per week. A consistent schedule on consistent days, will have a higher interest from potential nannies. The minimum commitment is 1 year.

Wages (69%), Employer/Government Fees (15%) Admin & Overhead (6%) & Insurance (10%).

*these are approximate values, based on fluctuating averages

A placement is for a 12 month period, but we can accommodate different durations based on every client's needs.

A minimum of 16 hours per week is required for a part-time placement. A consistent schedule on consistent days will have a higher interest from potential nannies.

Client rates start at $29.00/hour, based on nanny experience, relevant education and client expectations.

$500 Interview fee, $250-$500 Package fee and the nannies hourly rate. Mileage and expense reimbursements are dependent on client expectations.

Cancellations for shifts will still follow the 24-hour cancellation policy which requires the whole shift to paid if cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice.

Subscriptions auto-renew every month. One month’s written notice (email to accounting@thenannycompany.ca) is required to cancel.

Booking credit will not be reimbursed for bookings cancelled after a nanny has been confirmed, regardless of notice period.

All bookings must be used in 1 month and are non-transferrable.

For Non-Members:

Booking fees are non-refundable.

Cancellations for shifts will still follow the 24-hour cancellation policy which requires the whole shift to paid if cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice.

Regular, overtime and special hourly rates still apply.