10/19/2026
How can I grow as a nanny? ✨
✔️Look into gaining childcare certificates. For example, are you interested in the RIE method? Riesers for Babies is just one example of platforms that offer great classes! Do you love nannying for infants and are curious about becoming a Newborn Care Specialist? Check out Newborn Care Solutions various certificate options.
✔️Seek roles that highlight skills that you’d really enjoy doing or have been curious about. Are you longing to be a household manager someday? Family assistant tasks can be a great next step for this goal! Read job descriptions thoroughly to understand what tasks excite you or skills you need to hone in for your goals. Consider offering to take on more responsibilities in your current role if you are looking to transition to FA by demonstrating proactiveness. If you don’t already, offer to run errands, organize the pantry, help plan the birthday party or help schedule a vendor.
✔️Attend a nanny conference if you're able to! Connecting with community is everything. The role of a nanny can inherently feel lonely at times. There are wonderful conferences throughout the year such as- Nannypalooza, INA conference, and the NCS conference! (Please comment below if there are any others we should include!) There are fantastic speakers at these events that touch on very important industry related topics! Attending INNTD in your neighborhood in September is another great way to learn and grow together with fellow nannies.
✔️If you are new to private nannying, it can be helpful to seek out on-call work or date night sitting on the side as well to add to your experience of ages you've worked with, additional references. Focusing on an age you haven't worked with but are really interested in is a great idea!
✔️Join community nanny related groups such as NannyCareHub on Facebook! Lora, gives fantastic industry related advice, highlights community standards and quality agency jobs that are available. She also offers many learning opportunities!