"In my previous positions, I have cared for children in various age groups. I have the most experience caring for younger children between the ages of two andfour but I am comfortable caring for children of any age."

"I became a nanny because I love children. I have a big family with three younger siblings and I would always help my parents take care of them. I loved to play with them and watch them learn and grow, so I wanted to pursue a career where I could do the same thing."

"Last year, I completed an online child care course with the Canadian Child Care Federation. It taught me about childhood development and how to handle health and safety concerns with children. I also recently renewed my First Aid & CPR certificate, so I can ensure your children will be safe and well taken care of."

"In my previous position as a nanny, I was working with two children under the age of five for four years.I loved practicing speaking and writing letters with them asI am very passionate about learning. I also got to see them learn and grow over the years which was really rewarding."

"I love art and music, and the children I used to work with did as well. When they finished their homework, we would draw, paint, or colour together while listening to music. We had a small toy piano that they learned to play as well, and we would work on a new song every week. We included the parents in our activities as well by putting on concerts or art shows when they came home."

"My main focus as a nanny is the children, so I would be happy to perform various household tasks that suit their needs. This can include preparing food for them, cleaning up when they're done or washing their clothes if needed."

"Depending on the severity of the tantrum, I find ignoring it the most successful approach, unless they are physically harming themselves or someone else. Ignoring a tantrum ensures that I am not reinforcing children's undesirable behaviour and they will usually stop quicker. Afterwards, I will speak to the child about how they're feeling and explain why the behaviour was unacceptable."

"I think a good nanny should be enthusiastic about working with children, as children often mirror our emotions. A good nanny should also be trustworthy, organised, and on time to ensure the family can rely on them. Nannies shouldn't be afraid to have fun with children as long as the nanny does not put them in harm's way."

"I have worked with children from a variety of age groups and I have no preference for one over another. I enjoy working with young children as they are playful and curious, and I enjoy working with older children as their personality starts to shine through more."

"I worked with a child who was severely allergic to peanuts and carried an EpiPen everywhere. I was on my way to pick him up from school when the principal called and said he was going into anaphylactic shock. They couldn't find his EpiPen anywhere, so I ran to the school and used the one I carried with me as well. The school had already called an ambulance, so I went with him to the hospital and waited until his parents came."

"Yes, I prefer to stay with one family long-term as it allows me to really get to know the children. Being able to watch them grow is one of my favourite parts of being a nanny as well, so I like to stay with families for at least a few years."

"As I am looking for a full-time position, I am very flexible about my availability. I can adjust my schedule to look after your children in the mornings, nights or weekends to suit your needs. I prefer to have two days off a week to spend with my family, but am flexible about the days as well."

"In my previous position, I lived with the family and took care of their five-year-old for three years. I would always start by waking her up and getting her ready for the day by making breakfast, helping her get changed, making sure she brushed her teeth and brushing her hair. I then took her to school and ran any errands, such as grocery shopping. While she was at school, I cleaned the house and prepared dinner. Once I picked her up from school, we read stories and played together until her parents came home."

"I think the biggest challenge of being a nanny is learning what every child and parent needs to care for the children effectively. Every family has different requirements and expectations, so adjusting to meet them can be tough. The best way to deal with this is to form a bond with both the parents and children through open communication. Asking lots of questions when I first start with a family helps me gauge their needs so I can adapt my care accordingly."

"I am familiar with a variety of child care styles, such as positive parenting or the use of reward systems, and I am happy to adjust to any style that suits the parents' needs. As children will be used to their parenting style, I do find it easier to adjust my style to keep them comfortable."