We are a nanny agency that specializes in placing outstanding nannies and private educators with active and creative families in both permanent and travel / temporary roles.

Adventure Nannies is headquartered in New York City with Placement Counselors based in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Denver, Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco. We represent families and nannies all over the United States, as well as clients who reside internationally.

Click on “Apply Now” at the top of this page to begin the Adventure Nanny process! A member of our recruitment team will contact you with the next steps in the application process, which includes an in-depth nanny application, a phone interview, an in person or Skype interview, and reference and background checks.

• Professionalism
• Extended full or part time nanny experience. (Proven ability to commit to a long term position, rather than many short term positions)
• Passion for working with children
• Passion for educating children
• Strong resume
• Excellent professional references
• Prompt, polite, and grammatically correct communication skills
• Organized and “tech savvy”
• Candidates with BA or higher strongly preferred
• Unique life/traveling experiences
• Pursues hobbies, talents, volunteerism, sports, etc.

Our nannies make a minimum of $15/hr. plus overtime, with salaries ranging much higher. When on a travel placement, we suggest that families pay nannies a daily rate based on the number of hours they plan have the nanny work. Many of our long-term placement candidates make $60K-$100K per year, plus some benefits.

The answer to this depends on the current market and season as well as your location, experience and qualifications. There is no set timeline for any given applicant. Every placement is different, and every nanny has his or her own unique skill set. Some applicants will find a job within a few weeks of applying while others may never find the perfect job.  Being engaged, prompt and professional throughout your application process greatly improves your likelihood of becoming an Adventure Nanny.

Because of the nature of travel placements, we encourage our nannies to pursue other passions in their lives when not on a placement with Adventure Nannies.

Nothing! Becoming a member of our nanny roster is free, however you must commit yourself to match our high standards of responsibility, professionalism, and punctuality. We expect clear, quick communication, and extreme discretion.

No. Never. Adventure Nannies charges a fee to families and advocates the best rates and benefits for our nannies. You are allowed to set your own rates, and the family pays you directly.

Each member of our team has previously worked as a nanny or private educator. Brandy, our founder, was THE Adventure Nanny for 9 years, traveling to destinations like Georgia (the country), Italy, France, Canada, and all throughout the USA. After becoming overbooked, she founded Adventure Nannies!

The number of families we are currently working with changes every day, and depends on the season, your location, skill set, and current market.  Check our Job Board for the most up-to-date listings.

Our team speaks directly with each family over the phone multiple times, which gives us a great sense of their personalities, needs, and lifestyles. For many of our long term placements, we visit the families’ homes to gain a clear understanding of the nanny’s potential work environment.
We research each family as much as we research our nannies. Many of our families were referred through our top loyal clients, which is an added endorsement.

We are on-call 24/7 for you. If there is ever a problem or concern, do not hesitate to call us.

The traveling family is responsible for their nanny’s transportation, lodging, and meals. We always recommend to our families that the nanny is offered comfortable, private travel accommodations.

Nanny positions vary based on the needs of the family or client. General duties include feeding, dressing, and bathing the child(ren), as well as planning and carrying out age-appropriate activities, driving children to their activities, and careful supervision at all times. Additional duties may include light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, errands, and general family assistant duties. While housekeeping may or may not be part of your job, we always expect our nannies to pitch in to the overall cleanliness of the family’s environment, and leave the home as clean or cleaner than it was when they arrived.

Let us know! We have a number of resources (including the Nanny Doctor) that can help create solutions for sustainable relationships. If you feel the position is beyond repair, we will help you make your plan for notifying the family. we will inform the family of your decision to leave.

We provide on-going support throughout your placement. Once a nanny is hired, we check in to see how things are going and offer feedback from the family. We spend a lot of time and effort getting to know our clients and their families, learning what is important to them, and how a nanny will fit in. We strive to find the perfect fit the first time.
We want everyone to feel happy and comfortable in his or her position with as little stress as possible. The perfect fit is not only the goal for parents, nannies, and the children; it is Adventure Nannies’ priority!

Nannies with questions should reach out to us at info@adventurenannies.com.