It's stories like this that make our jobs here at A Nanny For U so fulfilling. We get to work with amazing families everyday and find them great nannies who are more than just a nanny. They're apart of your family. We love being able to help in all situations families are facing. We're so fortunate to have met and helped this sweet family. Read more below to see how their journey in hiring a nanny has been! When our 13 month old daughter, Imogen, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) … [Read more...]
Why Choose a Placement Agency?
New to the world of nanny placement agencies? Why is A Nanny for U any different than going to a website to search for childcare yourself? ANFU Owner and proud parent, Rebecca Dyk, takes a moment to explain how hiring a placement agency can work to your benefit! Recruiting nannies is exhausting, time consuming, and can be disappointing to say the least; this is by far the biggest and most difficult piece of the hiring process. Often times you will get your hopes up and think you’ve found … [Read more...]
Join us for the Leprechaun Lap on Sunday March 12th, and get free admission to the Seattle Children’s Museum!
For the St. Patrick's Day Dash & Leprechaun Lap, that is! Sunday, March 12th at Seattle Center The F5 St. Patrick’s Day Dash is a family event with something for everyone! There are young athletes racing to be the first across the Finish Line, and the middle-age, former jocks racing to be the first in the beer garden. The Dash is filled with plenty of people who started as kids. They’re still running or walking with mom or dad, and, now, are pushing strollers as part of three generations … [Read more...]
Meet Abbie!
Up Close & Personal: An Interview with A Nanny for U Placement Consultant & Recruiter, Abbie MacRae What was it that led you to join the team at A Nanny for U? While I was going to school at Central Washington University over in Ellensburg, I worked part-time in the drive through at Starbucks. Rebecca Dyk, our ANFU owner, was a regular customer (“Iced Grande no-whip Mocha”). I got to know her when she drove through each day. As I was choosing what I wanted to do after … [Read more...]
January Nanny Spotlight: Sophie De Haan!
Congratulations to our January Nanny Spotlight recipient, the amazing Sophie De Haan! Sophie has been one of our Seattle Seahawks nannies, and has been a part of our amazing Temp team since 2015! Get to Know Sophie: 1. Describe your background and education in the childcare realm and beyond. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old (14 years ago) and loved working with children! I went to college with the hope of becoming a pediatrician. While attending college, I received training to … [Read more...]
New Year, New Team, New Leader!
In honor of the new year, we wanted to share some new (and familiar!) faces with you as we introduce our team and celebrate the relaunch of our blog! Addressing the Negative This last year has meant a lot of changes and some growing pains for A Nanny for U. Being a stalwart advocate of open and honest communication, we feel it our duty to share with you what this past year has meant for A Nanny for U. In 2016, our incredible owner Rebecca Dyk experienced some tumultuous life changes that … [Read more...]
20 Thoughts Every Nanny Has At Some Point
Being a nanny is one of the most wonderful and rewarding jobs you can have. With that being said, it can also be somewhat difficult at times – am I right?! You try taking care of a crying baby and helping out with the toddler at the same time and see how you feel. Nannies are our lifesavers, superheroes and our knights in shining armor. At the end of an enjoyable, but exhausting day, sometimes all you can do is laugh. When you work in childcare, some days can be quite hectic. It’s normal to … [Read more...]