| Virtually anyone who loves kids can "babysit," but | | | | Experience |
| if you are seriously considering being a nanny as a | | | | Along with the proper education and training, the |
| career choice, you need to take your skill set to | | | | most discerning parents as well as nanny |
| the next level. Here are some steps you should | | | | placement services will look for a high level of |
| take to land your ideal nanny job. | | | | experience. Experience needn't come from paid |
| Nanny Placement Services | | | | jobs (since everyone has to start somewhere), |
| The very best jobs come usually through the | | | | but it should show that you have gained |
| efforts of a quality nanny placement service. The | | | | extensive knowledge working with children of all |
| very best nanny placement services have a | | | | ages. You may want to: |
| reputation for excellence with their clients and | | | | --Volunteer at your local Boys and Girls Club |
| thus may have stringent qualification requirements | | | | --Volunteer in your local schools or preschools |
| to fill. These requirements might include: | | | | --Find as many opportunities as possible to work |
| --Being an ACNS-approved nanny school graduate | | | | with and care for children in a wide variety of |
| --Being a teacher or nurse | | | | settings to add to your resume. |
| --Completion of a 2 or 4 year Early Childhood | | | | The ideal nanny job will not just fall into your lap: |
| Education program | | | | chances are you'll have to compete with others |
| --Having extensive experience in providing child | | | | and earn it. Start now to build your resume and |
| care | | | | get both the education and the hands-on |
| In order to get the nanny job of your dreams, | | | | experience you need to stand out from the |
| you may need to bump up your professional | | | | crowd. |
| qualifications first. | | | | |