Recommended Practices
The INA has worked to bring standards to the nanny industry for over 35 years. Please take some time to read or watch our Recommended Practices.
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.
Nannies
- Professionalism and Continuing Education
- Relationships with Children
- Relationships with Children
- Relationships with Agencies
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Recommended Practices for Nannies
Newborn Care Specialists
- Professionalism and Continuing Education
- Guidelines
- Relationships With Newborns and Infants
- Relationships With Parents
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Recommended Practices for Newborn Care Specialists
Support Groups
- Professionalism and Continuing Education
- Guidance to the Group
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Recommended Practices for Support Groups
Nanny Employers
- Legal Responsibilities
- Work Relationship with the Nanny
- Work Relationship with Placement Agencies
- Work Relationship with Placement Agencies
- Work Relationships with Online Recruiting Sites
- Watching for a Problem
- Part-Time and Temporary Employees
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Recommended Practices for Nanny Employers
Placement Agencies
- General Practices
- Relationship with Clients
- Relationship with Caregivers
- Placement Agencies who Employ Caregivers in the USA
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Recommended Practices for Placement Agencies
Educators
- Conducting of Business
- Educational Curriculum
- Course Completion and Job Placement
- Educational Competencies for Nannies and NCS
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Recommended Practices for Educators
Industry Services
The INA recommends that any company supporting the in-home child care industry should follow these recommended practices. Industry Services include but is not limited to Background Investigation, Business, and Caregiver Consulting, Payroll, Tax, Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Legal, Software Design, Website Development, Cultural Exchange (such as Au Pair Services), Resort Childcare Services, Financial, Publishing, and Human Resources
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Recommended Practices for Industry Services
Business Staff
- Representing the In-home Child Care Industry
- Expectations from the company
- Confidentiality and disclosure
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Recommended Practices for Business Staff
Online Recruiting Platforms
- Provide clear information
- Removal from Site
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Recommended Practices for Online Recruiting Platforms
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, the INA assumes no responsibility or liability for the action of any member of the Association.