Our candidates have so much to offer, including at least three years of professional, paid childcare/education-related experience, impeccable and recent childcare references, and CPR/First Aid certification. They are all also at least 21 years old, able to pass a criminal background check (upon extension of job offer), and have a clean driving record. We also require that our candidates be non-smokers.

In addition to the above requirements, many of our candidates also possess advanced degrees in fields including Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and Psychology, and we represent candidates that have experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and abilities. Some are bilingual and many have received specialized training in fields including Montessori, RIE, Waldorf, and Pikler. Prefer a nanny with certifications as Newborn Care Specialists, Sleep Consultants, and/or Lactation Consultants? Pink Nannies has you covered!

The majority of our prospective candidates are referred to us by other nannies and families. We have an extensive nanny network through the International Nanny Association, universities, the Pink Nannies website, and both traditional and non-traditional recruiting and networking circles. We receive over 6k+ applications every year, but only 3% are accepted after our rigorous screening and vetting process. To find the best fit for your family, we conduct a family consultation, identify the specifics of your household, childcare philosophies, personalities of members of your family, and what qualities you are looking for in your ideal nanny. We then create a customized job description to attract the most qualified candidates to fit your family’s needs.

Certainly! We have a team of professional nannies who are skilled in speaking multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Mandarin, and American Sign Language.

Absolutely! This would fall under the added job title of "Family Assistant/Household Manager." A family assistant or household manager is responsible for managing everyday household operations and attending to the requirements of the family. Responsibilities may include scheduling appointments for home repairs, supervising household staff, keeping inventory of the house and restocking items, ensuring the house remains clean and organized, managing bills, running errands, grocery shopping, providing house sitting, pet sitting, preparing meals for the family, doing the family laundry, and other tasks as assigned.