Writing a recommendation letter for a nanny is a great way to thank someone who has taken care of your children and family. Before writing the letter, it is advisable to ask your ex nanny what she will need it for and to whom it will be addressed. Also, thinking about the person's praise is an important step in the process. Below you will find guidelines for writing the ideal letter of recommendation.
Steps
Method 1 of 1: Write a Personalized Letter of Recommendation
Step 1. Determine the purpose of the letter
Ask the nanny if the letter will be addressed to a specific person or to several potential employers. This way you will know how to address the letter and which qualities to emphasize.
- Use the introduction "To Whom Concerned" if necessary. If the nanny is applying for different jobs, a general introduction will allow her to use the letter for different purposes.
- Address the letter to a specific person or company. If the letter is addressed to a childcare facility or a school, ask for the recipient's name.
Step 2. Describe the nanny's strengths and abilities
Think about the moments when you were satisfied with its performance.
- Indicates its strengths. For example, a commendable nanny is honest and trustworthy. Think of examples to support your descriptions. For example, punctuality is a hallmark of a respectful and reliable person.
- Discuss specific skills. For example, nanny communicates very well with children, cooks delicious meals or knows several languages. Explain the benefits your family has gained from these skills; for example, maybe your children are now bilingual thanks to his teachings.
- Limit the descriptions to the skills and qualities you have personally ascertained. For example, talk about how happy your children were about being with the nanny or your impressions about her ability to handle emergency situations. Telling the experiences of others instead would not be as effective.
- Customize the letter according to the needs of the reader. For example, if the letter is addressed to a childcare facility and if your nanny has actually been of great help in organizing parties or activities for children in your home, be sure to include this information as well.
- Avoid excessive emotional statements. Limit descriptions to observations that are supported by specific past behaviors. For example, writing "She is the best nanny in the world" is less effective than "Considering the five nannies who have worked for me in the past, she is certainly the most notable". Continue by explaining what sets it apart in particular.
Step 3. Conclude the letter with a summary of several sentences
Summarizes the most remarkable qualities of the nanny. To positively impress the reader, write that you would recommend her to your friends and family, and how much you appreciated her services.
