Membership Information
We believe we are better together.
Collaboration
Inclusivity
Consistency
Professionalism
These are words we live and breathe by at the INA.
There is room for everyone under our umbrella. Join us as we follow out our mission to serve the nanny community.
Step 1:
Watch ALL our three info videos
AND watch the Recommended Practice video for the role you play in the industry.
- Childcare Professional
- Support Groups
- Business Staff
- Nanny Employer
- Newborn Care Specialist
- Placement Agencies
- Educators
- Industry Services
- Online Recruiting Platforms
Step 2:
Apply for the category of membership you wish to have. View the graph HERE to determine which category is right for you. Click the name of the membership to apply.
Childcare Professional – This membership is for any nanny, babysitter, au pair, or specialty nanny who works in the home of the child(ren) they care for.
Nanny Employer – This membership is for a parent or legal guardian who employs a nanny, newborn care specialist, au pair, babysitter, or specialty nanny.
Newborn Care Specialist – This membership is for caregivers who work primarily with newborns. If you consider yourself an NCS, you do NOT need to join at this level. You can also join at the Childcare Professional level if you do not wish to have the added benefits of the NCS Membership (shown in the graph HERE)
Support Group – This membership is for leaders or administrators of support groups in the in-home child care industry.
Business Staff – This membership is for the staff of any company that is in or supports the nanny industry.
Educators – This membership is for the owner of schools or training programs in the nanny industry.
Placement Agencies – This membership is for the owner of placement agencies in the nanny industry.
Industry Services – This membership is for the owners of businesses that support the nanny industry.
Online Recruiting Platforms – This membership is for the owners of companies who solely recruit caregivers and families from internet platforms.
Premium – This membership is for the owner of companies who wish to list multiple company URL’s on our Member Portal.
The INA offers Automatic Recurring Billing (ARB) so that your membership will be renewed every year and your credit card will be automatically charged.
INA Memberships are not refundable.
INA welcomes Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
- Complimentary: Get annual FREE access to our Basic Skills Assessment, Credential Exams, Award Applications, and Publications.
- Resources: Gain access to our member-only resources and networking so your career or agency can elevate to new heights.
- Discounts: Receive at least $100 off your Conference registration and more.
- Logo: Only INA Members can use our Membership Logo which means you stand by our Commitment to Professional Excellence.
- Honors: Be eligible for the Conference Endowment and Grant, Service Award Pin, Nanny of the Year, Ambassadors, and Board of Directors.
- Solidarity: Make an impact on the industry by working with us to promote quality in-home childcare and professionalize our industry.
Members of the International Nanny Association should abide by our Commitment to Professional Excellence.
- Respect the contributions of individuals and organizations involved in professional in-home child care.
- Maintain high standards of professional conduct.
- Respect and support families in their task of nurturing children.
- Promote the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children.
- Support the lifelong process of personal growth and professional development.
INA Members are also asked to understand and follow the INA’s Recommended Practices for the role they play within the industry. You may find these here.
- Recommended Practices for Nannes
- Recommended Practices Newborn Care Specialists
- Recommended Practices Nanny Employers
- Recommended Practices Support Groups
- Recommended Practices Placement Agencies
- Recommended Practices Educators
- Recommended Practices Industry Service Providers
- Recommended Practices Business Staff
- Recommended Practices Online Recruiting Platforms
- Recommended Practices Background Checks
The International Nanny Association recommends these practices but has no authority to require a member to adhere to them. INA does not represent that the Association has the authority to discipline a member for a violation of the letter or spirit of what is recommended. Consequently, INA assumes no responsibility or liability for the action of any member of the Association.
INA is a volunteer, not for profit educational association that is committed to providing information, education, and guidance to the public and to industry professionals. We look to people like you, who are interested in the professionalism of the in-home child care industry, to partner with us and support our efforts.
Membership is open to:
- Nannies and all other in-home child care providers
- Including but not limited to babysitters, au pairs, traveling nannies, resort nannies, and other speciality nannies.
- Newborn Care Specialist
- Specialists that work with families and infants from birth through 6 months of age
- Support Group Leaders
- Those who lead any type of support group in the nanny industry.
- Nanny Employers
- Private families that employ nannies, newborn care specialists, or specialty nannies.
- Nanny Placement Agencies
- Owners of temp and long-term agencies who place nannies, newborn care specialists, and specialty nannies.
- Educators
- Owners of schools or training programs who educate nannies, newborn care specialists, and other in-home childcare professionals.
- Industry Service Providers
- Owners of service business in the nanny industry included but not limited to payroll, background check, coaching, and any business that supports the nanny industry.
- Online Recruiting Platform
- Owners of strictly online platforms who connect families to childcare providers.
- Business Staff
- Staff of any business that supports the nanny industry.
FREE Annual INA Exams and Assessments: The Basic Skills Assessment shows the world you have the knowledge needed to care for children. The Credential Exam raises the bar by making you an INA Credentialed Nanny or NCS and giving you use of the Credential Logo. These tests are now updated annually and INA Members can take them for FREE each year. Members can stay up-to-date on their credentials.
Business members receive up to 100 Basic Skills Assessments each year to use in their caregiver onboarding process.
Professional Webinars: Members can be a part of our monthly Webinars for FREE. This is a $25 value for every webinar they attend. Recent topics include sleep support, back to school homework help, support when leaving families, teen years, perfectionism, and much more.
Career Resources: The INA has a growing resource library which includes FAQ sheets and templates such as Work Agreement and Nanny and Payroll Taxes. INA resources include a Job Board and recruiting events with only INA Member Agencies involved but open to all childcare providers.
Conference Endowment: The INA annually holds a 3-day Conference that will invigorate the attendees’ career. Not only do INA Members receive the best price possible ($100+ discount) members are eligible to apply for the Conference Endowment. This gives at least 2 full registrations to 2 INA Members in order to recognize our members for their dedication to the industry.
Industry Awards: Members are eligible for nomination as INA Nanny of the Year™️ and applications for the Service Award Pin. Members can show their pride in the years in the industry through the Service Award Pin. Applications for this honor are now FREE. Members are also eligible to accept a nomination to the INA Nanny of the Year™️ Award.
Networking Connections: Members have access to our INA Member Facebook group where they can find other Professional Nannies and NCS to network with and learn from. This is a highly professional group where members can get and give great advice.
Other Membership Discounts: Many businesses inside and outside our industry have generously offered to give exclusive discounts to INA members through our Member Advantage Provider program.
Employer Guidance: The INA Nanny Employer Handbook is free to INA Members and includes resources for nannies and nanny employers. It includes a sample Work Agreement to be used by families and nannies.
Aid When Starting an Agency: INA Members receive a FREE copy of INA’s Steps to a Successful Start which walks those starting a Nanny Placement Agency through the basics.
Marketing Advice: INA Nanny Agency Marketing Tool-Kit is a fantastic primer on today’s modern nanny agency marketing opportunities, best practices, and how-to tips. Topics include blogging, social media, budgeting and other online advertising.
Lead a small group with INA help: Collective Connections is a series of online workshops that are designed to be used in small groups in the nanny industry. Each workshop comes in a kit that will include a video and guide. Gather a few people and watch the video as a group. The Group Coordinator will follow the leaders guide to discuss the topics presented in the video making the event unique and personalized to those in the group.
Ambassadors and Chapters: Those who strongly believe in the INA mission and want to see the nanny industry grow should consider becoming an INA Ambassador and starting a Chapter in your area.
This INA Membership Benefits Flyer can be used by agencies, support groups, or individuals to promote professionalism through INA membership to their nannies. It highlights the many benefits to INA Membership. Individuals, groups, or companies who use the flyer may add a label with their information on it, but should not be altered in any way.
You can also gift and INA membership to someone through our Gift Certificates. Check them out today.