All of our childcare providers are over the age of 18.

– All of our childcare providers have scored at least 70% on the International Nanny Association Skills Assessment. 

– All of our childcare providers have CPR certification that is no more than two years old. Dream Nanny will be hosting regular CPR training for any childcare providers who want to keep their skills fresh or that are nearing the two-year mark in their certification. 

– Our sitters have at least 3 years of childcare experience for sitters. Our nannies have at least 5 years of experience. 

– All of our childcare providers undergo an extensive background check which searches criminal background records databases from all 50 states; multi-state sex offender registry and veryifcation of names and aliasas.
If driving is a requirement of their role, we can also run a motor vehicle records search.

– All of our childcare providers have to submit 5 references. At least 3 of which must be childcare related.

• 5+ years paid work with children (this can include babysitting, work as a camp counselor, teacher or similar)
• 2+ years as a part-time or full-time nanny
• Proof of CPR Certification  (must be no more than 2 years old)
• Superior communication skills
• Total reliability (Early is on time and on time is late)
• Genuine interest in kids
• Willingness to be hands-on with kids 
• Communicative and proficient with basic technology
• Willingness to submit to an extensive background check and social media check
• Confidence in ability to escort children to activities throughout NYC
• Comfortable making basic, kid friendly meals
• Have ideas for how to engage children at an age appropriate level (ie doing more than plop them in front of a screen)
• Willingness to maintain children’s bedrooms, play spaces and meal areas as needed (any additional housekeeping/laundry work will be presented in the job description and agreed to in advance)

• 3+ years paid work with children (this can include babysitting, work as a camp counselor, teacher or similar)
• Proof of CPR Certification (must be no more than 2 years old)
• Superior communication skills
• Total reliability (Early is on time and on time is late)
• A genuine interest in kids
• Willingness to be hands-on with kids 
• Communicative and proficient with the necessary technology
• Willingness to submit to an extensive background check and social media check
• Confidence in ability to escort children to activities throughout NYC
• Comfortable making basic, kid-friendly meals
• Have ideas for how to engage children at an age-appropriate level (ie, doing more than plopping them in front of a screen)

We don’t currently offer sick care, but will soon!

We don’t offer hotel babysitting unless you have been referred by one of our current families.

We only operate in New York City’s 5 boroughs. If you’re looking for a travel nanny, summer nanny, or weekend sitter outside of the city, please contact us, and we’ll find someone who meets your specific needs.

We’re obsessed with giving back to non-profits working with children and families!! 10% of our gross quarterly income gets donated to a few of our favorite organizations. Check out who we support here.

Please view our full policies for families here.

We’re not accountants, but some resources on this topic can be found here, here and here.

Some in-home tax and payroll services you can use are NestPayroll, Homework Solutions, and HomePay.