Who are our Nannies?

Boque Of Flowers Who are our Nannies?

All nannies referred by American Nanny Company have been thoroughly screened and selectively chosen. Minimally, they are high school graduates, between the ages of 19 and 65, American citizens, and are experienced in working with children. The majority of our live-in applicants are in their twenties and have had significant formal or informal experience working with children. A large number of our candidates have a college degree or have had some college and/or related training preparing them for work as in-home caregivers.

Prospective nannies must demonstrate a genuine interest in and understanding of children. They must also demonstrate a willingness to get along with others and to adapt to a new family life style and setting for a period of at least one year. Of utmost importance is the applicant's character, personal attributes, professional background, professional outlook, and appropriate motivation for working with children. We are interested in candidates who are committed to in-home child care and to the well being of the family systems they will join as professional adjuncts. While nannies are required to make a minimum of a year's commitment to the employer family, it is not at all unusual for them to stay on longer. Nearly 50% of ANC nannies do stay on longer than the initial year's commitment. This is a trend we encourage and a reflection of the new regard with which the profession of nanny is being held.