Wanting help becoming a Nanny What do I need?

Question

What do you need to have to be a nanny for a family? I am just about to change career. I was wondering if I had to work through a agency or get special paperwork for working with the family. I don't know I need some help! Thanks

Answer 1

Well get some babysitting under your belt, age is a factor, get your first aid and CPR certification, take some child development classes at the local community college.  

Answer 2

I don't think you need an Early Childhood Education diploma to become a nanny, but definitely some parenting type courses would help. First Aid and CPR would be a must, lots of experience with children would suffice in lieu of the parenting courses. Good references is a plus as well. A nanny agency would be able to tell you their expectations if you decide to go that way.

Answer 3

enhanced crb check, nvq in childcare or another childcare qualifications, you need to be friendly and love children, a driving license is quite a good thing to have but not necessary, and references. findababysitter.com and other sites might be worth a look.