conjured up long ago. After taking her first position as a nanny, Angela
tried to seek out resources to help her enhance her job skills.
Frustrated with the lack of information, she joined the National
Association of Nannies and was brought into the realm of the
professional nanny. Women (and one man that I know of), who held
themselves in the most respectful manner convinced her that this was
the career choice she was destined for. "I have always loved working
with children. The remind me of the innocence that we all wish for.
One of my favorite stories is that of one of my charges last summer. I
was feeling a little embarrassed about bringing my charge to my
house. Our lawn was overgrown with dandelions and we hadn't
mowed the lawn in quite a while. My charge had never seen a lawn
that wasn't perfectly manicured. When driving up to my home, my
charge squled out, "Angela, you have the most wishes in your yard I
have ever seen. You are so lucky."
resources to the nanny industry. The field has come a long way from
when Angela took her first position but there is still along road ahead.
The first step is recognition. If nannies carry themselves as
professionals, they will be perceived that way. We carry the definition
in how we conduct ourselves. I have the utmost respect for
professional childcare providers and encourage you to celebrate your
profession. Nanny employers who have come to this site are proving
that they want to research the industry. That is the first step towards
realizing a long overdue reception.
