Step-by-Step Infant Care Employment Process

Vacancy Awareness

The nanny becomes aware of the job opening.

Job Fit

The job description matches the nanny’s availability, experience, education, and personality.

Matching Candidates

Agencies representing families match suitable candidates to the family’s needs.

Resume Submission

Resumes are sent to the family by nannies or agencies.

Initial Screening

Families review applicants and discard those who are not a good fit.

Contact & Interview Scheduling

Families contact selected candidates or the agency.

Candidates reply with their availability for a phone interview.

The agency or parents arrange the interview directly.

Reference Checks

Parents check the nanny’s references or request letters of recommendation from previous jobs.

Candidates provide references via email.

Once references are verified, the process moves forward.

Follow-Up Conversation

Family and candidate may have a second phone conversation to address additional questions.

Background Checks

Family runs the nanny’s FBI and driver’s background checks.

Family waits for clearance results.

In-Person Meeting

Family and candidate meet in person.

Candidate presents their professional portfolio.

Final Selection

Family selects one or two top candidates.

Contract Review

Nanny and parents individually review the nanny contract.

Salary and other terms are negotiated.

Agreement & Commitment

Nanny and parents agree on terms.

Both parties sign the contract.

Start Date

Nanny and parents set the start date.

Nanny begins working for the family.