All independent nanny support groups and online discussion groups, those created and run by nannies not working for or with a nanny-related business, are welcome to list in our directory.
Agency sponsored support groups and website boards are welcome to list ONLY IF the sponsoring agency is a NANC member and the group’s or board’s primary focus is supporting the nanny community rather than recruitment. NANC reserves the right to refuse listing any agency affiliated support group or website board.
To list your group or update your information, please email info@NannyCredential.org. All listings are free of charge.
CALIFORNIA
BANA Bay Area Nanny Association
Serving Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Leader ~ Margaret Felton
Email ~ Nani_ex.group@yahoo.com
Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BayAreaNannies
An email group for nannies to share their stories (good or bad) along with support, ideas, questions and tips, and to develop friendships, arrange playdates, etc. This list is to foster friendships and support for nannies and au pairs in the Bay Area.
East Bay Nannies
Serving East Bay, CA (Walnut Creek, Orinda, Berkeley, Oakland, Concord, Lafayette, Moraga, Emeryville, Martinez, etc.)
Leader ~ Allyson Reed
Email ~ Allyson.Reed@yahoo.com
Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Eastbaynannies/
A group for nannies in the East Bay area to connect, socialize, and make new friends. People also can coordinate play dates and find out about good places in the areas to take their charges. We have a month meet-up, usually at a restaurant or bar.
Professional Nannies of Southern California
Leader ~ Melissa and Sarah
Email ~ pronanniesofsc@yahoo.com
Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pronanniesofsc
Our group’s mission is to provide support on a professional and personal level to all nannies. We will stand up and hold each other to a standard of professionalism.
SoCalNannies
Serving Los Angeles Area: Santa Barbara, Pomona, and Orange County
Leaders ~ Buffi Gentry and Mic Almanza
Email ~ Socalinannies@aol.com
Website: http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Socalinannies
We're a small social and internet based group made up of current and retired nannies. We currently have get togethers every few months for holiday parties, our Un-birthday party, wine making and other outings in the CA area.
COLORADO
Denver Area Nanny Association
Leaders ~ Christy Ochs and Cindy Wilkinson
Email ~ cbochs@msn.com
Yahoo Group ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverAreaNannyAssociation/
This great group of Denver area nannies meets regularly for playdates, nanny dinners, and nanny coffee. We also schedule and participate in CPR/First Aid Training.
CONNECTICUT
Nanny Alliance of NY & NJ
Serving Southern CT, New York, NJ and surrounding areas
Leader ~ Andrea Flagg
Email ~ info@nannyalliancenyandnj.com
Website ~ www.nannyalliancenyandnj.com
Nanny Alliance of NY and NJ is an independent nanny support group, created by nannies, for nannies. Since October 2005, the group has hosted educational workshops, CPR classes, social events and networking opportunities on a monthly basis.
FLORIDA
Central Florida Nannies
Serving Orlando and surrounding areas
Leaders ~ Marcia Van de Kieft (President) or Sherri Askew (Vice-President)
Email ~ centralfloridanannies@yahoo.com
Website ~ www.centralfloridanannies.wordpress.com
We also maintain a Facebook Fan Page and Group
CFN is a Nanny Support Group serving Nannies in the Orlando area. We meet monthly for a group meeting, social event and play group with our charges. We are always welcoming new members into our group and would love to meet you. Please contact us or take a look at our Blog for more information. We look forward to meeting you!
Nannies of Southwest Florida
Leader ~ Jodi Lepp
Email ~ nanniesswfl@yahoo.com
We are a small & casual group of professional Nannies who get together occasionally for great discussions & fun. Please come join us, the possibilities are endless!!
GEORGIA
Metro Atlanta Nannies
Leader ~ Deborah Brown
Email ~ deborah.metroatlantanannies@gmail.com or admin.metroatlantanannies@gmail.com
Website: http://www.metroatlantanannies.webs.com/
Facebook ~ Check out the fun on our fan page by searching "Metro Atlanta Nannies"
Metro Atlanta Nannies is dedicated to providing social and educational opportunities to all nannies, regardless of experience level. We provide a variety of benefits to members, including professional validation and support, as well as networking opportunities within the nanny community at large. Whether you have been a nanny for 6 months or 6 years, we firmly believe that professionalism within the industry will gain nannies the respect they deserve as the shapers of the future.
North Atlanta Nanny Association
Serving North Atlanta area
Leader ~ Jocelyn Kelly
Email ~ 1nanasg@gmail.com
Website ~ www.nanasg.webs.com
North Atlanta Nanny Association develops collaborative relationships with childcare providers by providing support, educational opportunities, and networking with other nannies around the Atlanta area. New and career nannies are welcomed to join.
ILLINOIS
Nanny Circle
Leader ~ Pat Rung
Email ~ mrs_pat@hotmail.com
We began under the name Nanny Circle in the early '90s. We are a social/educational/support group for nannies. We have members of all ages and levels of education and experience, and we all blend together very well. We generally have a monthly social event, and we meet on the second Saturday of each month Sept.-May at 10am. We also arrange a weekend retreat in July and a picnic in August. Everyone welcome to join us, no fees involved.
MARYLAND
ADCAN Association of DC Area Nannies
Serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington DC
Leader ~ Kellie Geres
Email ~ adcan2000@yahoo.com or info@dcareanannies.com
Phone ~ 866-841-9139 x 2176
Website ~ www.dcareanannies.com
Blog~ www.dcareanannies.blogspot.com
We provide monthly meetings (Sept to May) with educational speakers. We provide a bi-monthly newsletter, social events, and volunteer opportunities.
MASSACHUSETTS
BANSG Boston Area Nanny Support Group
Leader ~ Janice St. Clair
Email ~ janstclair@aol.com
Website ~ http://BANSG.info
Yahoogroup ~ groups.yahoo.com/group/BANSG
New: restaurant outing in a different community each week! We have almost monthly in-person educational or social events, twice monthly e-newsletters, phone and email support, and networking to form neighborhood playgroups and arrange after-work get-togethers. No fees or dues.
MAPN Massachusetts Alliance of Professional Nannies
Serving all of MA
Leader ~ Susie Buckley, Jennileen Joseph, and Erin McNeill
Email ~ MAPNannies@gmail.com
Social Networking
Facebook ~ Massachusetts Alliance of Professional Nannies
Twitter ~MAPNannies
The Massachusetts Alliance of Professional Nannies (MAPN) is a non-profit organization that believes in strengthening the voice of the nanny in the workplace and within the childcare field as a whole. MAPN sponsors workshops, informational sessions, social connections, and activities with the express intent of fostering leadership among nannies and breaking the isolation imbedded within the nanny industry.
North of Boston Nanny Support Group
Serving areas near Andover/Middleton/Reading/Southern NH
Leader ~ Maryann Kamitian
Email ~ blondyinnh@aol.com
Yahoogroup: upcoming, please search yahoogroups for us
We are an active group of Professional Nannies who meet frequently for playgroups, outings and activities with the children in our care. On the last Thursday of each month we hold dinners at different themed restaurants. Our group has been running for 4 years and we seem to have a lot of fun together. Come join with others who do what you do!
MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor Nannies
Leader ~ Sandra Tracey
Email ~ Annarbornannies-owner@yahoogroups.com
We are a group of nannies in the Ann Arbor area that meet at least once a week for socialization of our charges and for us nannies to have adult interaction and also be able to discuss ideas, issues, and support one another etc. in the professional nanny field.
Michigan Professional Nanny Association
Leaders ~ Tara Lindsay, April Krause, Maria Harrington
Email ~ info@michiganpronannies.org
Website ~ www.michiganpronannies.org
MINNESOTA
TCPN: Twin Cities Professional Nannies
Serving Twin Cities, MN
Email ~ tcpn_mn@hotmail.com
Website ~ www.tcpnannies.org
NEW HAMPSHIRE
North of Boston Nanny Support Group
Serving suburbs north of Boston, and NH
Leader ~ Maryann Kamitian
Email ~ blondyinnh@aol.com
Yahoogroup: upcoming, please search yahoogroups for us
We are an active group of Professional Nannies who meet frequently for playgroups, outings and activities with the children in our care. On the last Thursday of each month we hold dinners at different themed restaurants. Our group has been running for 4 years and we seem to have a lot of fun together. Come join with others who do what you do!
NEW JERSEY
Nanny Alliance of NY & NJ
Serving Southern CT, New York, NJ and surrounding areas
Leader ~ Andrea Flagg
Email ~ info@nannyalliancenyandnj.com
Website ~ www.nannyalliancenyandnj.com
Nanny Alliance of NY and NJ is an independent nanny support group, created by nannies, for nannies. Since October 2005, the group has hosted educational workshops, CPR classes, social events and networking opportunities on a monthly basis.
New Jersey Nannies Group
Leaders ~ Sara Sandstrom and Bethany Farace
Email ~ njnannies@gmail.com
Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NJNannies
NJ Nannies is a support & social group for nannies & aupairs to connect with each other from all over this great state. We plan monthly events & host a yahoo message board which is a great resource to find others in your area, as well as, vent out your frustrations and share your joys.
NEW YORK
Nanny Alliance of NY & NJ
Serving Southern CT, New York, NJ and surrounding areas
Leader ~ Andrea Flagg
Email ~ info@nannyalliancenyandnj.com
Website ~ www.nannyalliancenyandnj.com
Nanny Alliance of NY and NJ is an independent nanny support group, created by nannies, for nannies. Since October 2005, the group has hosted educational workshops, CPR classes, social events and networking opportunities on a monthly basis.
NORTH CAROLINA
TANG Triangle Area Nanny Group
Serving the Triangle Area of North Carolina, which is Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill.
PO Box 51402?Durham, NC 27717
Leader ~ Tracey Chipps
Email ~ tangsecretary@gmail.com
T.A.N.G. Triangle Area Nanny Group is an in-person support and playgroup for Nannies and their charges. We serve the Triangle Area of North Carolina, which is Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill. Members vary in age from early 20s through 70. Our group is very diverse through age, race and experience level in the nanny field. We have playgroup activities at least once per week, as well as a monthly Nannies Night Out. We send out emails regarding the week's activities and other information pertaining to the Nanny Professional.
OHIO
CincyNanny
Serving the Cincinnati area
Leader ~ Greta Schraer
Email ~ GretaSchraer@mac.com
Website ~ www.cincynanny.com
Blog ~ www.cincynanny.blogspot.com
CincyNanny strives to be...An Advocate for Nannies. Provider for Families. Connecting, to enrich the lives of children. Bringing excellence to the profession, quality to our families, and community with each other... we accept the call to build into children. Our community meets monthly for Open Play Dates and Nannies Night Out. We also attend educational and professional events together. The website is also available for position seekers and to families seeking Professional Nannies.
Cleveland Area Nannies
Leader ~ Cathleen Smith
Email ~ NannyKikki@aol.com
Ohio Nannies (online group)
Leaders ~ Kim Eggert
Email ~ ohionannies@yahoogroups.com
Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ohionannies/
PENNSYLVANIA
Philly Nannies
Leader ~ Sue Downey
Email ~ Suedowneypa@aol.com
Currently, we are an email group that focuses on connecting other nannies in the Philly area.
Pittsburgh Nannies
Serving Pittsburgh and surrounding areas
Leader ~ Kate Oaks
Yahoogroup ~ www.groups.yahoo.com/group/pghnannies/
Pittsburgh Nannies is a support group for local nannies to get together and network, socialize, make playdates, or get advice. We are a growing group and always open to new and experienced nannies in the Pittsburgh region.
TEXAS
Austin Nanny Connection
Serving Greater Austin Area
Leader ~ Patricia Kinnie
Email ~ Patricia@austinnanny.com
Website ~ www.austinnanny.com
We are a fairly new nanny support group, started in August '09. As of right now we have multiple playgroups weekly, a monthly nanny night out, networking opportunities, and as membership grows we plan to have educational workshops and community volunteer opportunities.
DFW Nannies Support Group
Serving Dallas, Fort Worth
Leader ~ Rowlanda Smith
Email ~ DFW_Nannies@yahoo.com
Website ~ DFW_Nannies@yahoogroups.com
Houston Nanny Network
Leader ~ Tairajae Zachary
Email ~ houstonnannyconn@yahoo.com
Website ~ http://houstonnanny.tripod.com
We have playgroup, monthly nanny night out, general chat through our Yahoo Group, and occasional training events.
VIRGINIA
ADCAN Association of DC Area Nannies
Serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington DC
Leader ~ Kellie Geres
Email ~ adcan2000@yahoo.com or info@dcareanannies.com
Phone ~ 866-841-9139 x 2176
Website ~ www.dcareanannies.com
Blog ~ www.dcareanannies.blogspot.com
We provide monthly meetings (Sept to May) with educational speakers. We provide a bi-monthly newsletter, social events, and volunteer opportunities.
Nanny Network of Richmond
Leader ~ Angela Jackson
Email ~ nanniesinrichmond@yahoo.com
Website ~ www.nannynetworkofrichmond.com
A support group dedicated to the support and education of professional nannies. We meet on the third Friday of each month to plan Nanny Nights Out, playgroups, and many other activities.
WASHINGTON DC
ADCAN Association of DC Area Nannies
Serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington DC
Leader ~ Kellie Geres
Email ~ adcan2000@yahoo.com or info@dcareanannies.com
Phone ~ 866-841-9139 x 2176
Website ~ www.dcareanannies.com
Blog~ www.dcareanannies.blogspot.com
We provide monthly meetings (Sept to May) with educational speakers. We provide a bi-monthly newsletter, social events, and volunteer opportunities.
WASHINGTON STATE
Emerald City Nannies
Serving: Greater Seattle Area
Leaders ~ Anna Stivers, Danielle Burlingham
Email ~ emeraldcitynanny@gmailcom
(Facebook Page where we list upcoming events and communicate)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emerald-City-Nanny-Association/103965899423?ref=ts
We are a small but growing group of professional nannies that meet for play groups, holiday parties and outing events. We have mostly children 4 years old and under and work in Seattle and on the Eastside. We get together outside of work hours for educational trainings, lectures, and CPR/First Aid certifications. At this time we are not requiring a membership fee.
Northwest Nanny Association
Serving the Greater Seattle area
Leader ~ Jenny Brown
Email ~ brownjenny60@hotmail.com
Website ~ www.northwestnanny.com
The NWNA is a nanny support group designed by nannies and for nannies as a network to educate and connect with other nannies. We publish a bi-monthly newsletter which contains information about upcoming monthly meetings, activities planned for nannies and their children, craft ideas, recalls and other information pertinent to a nanny.
WISCONSIN
Northshore Professional Nanny Alliance
Northshore Professional Nanny Alliance, a social and charitable support group for nannies in the Metro-Milwaukee area (Wisconsin).
Leader ~ Mary Boyle
Email ~ northshorenanny@gmail.com
Website ~ www.nannyalliance.blogspot.com
Phone ~ 262 573-6678
CANADA ONTARIO
KWANA: Kitchener-Waterloo Area Nanny Association
Leader ~ Erin Collicutt
Email ~ erincollicutt@rogers.com
Website ~ http://www.kwnanny.blogspot.com/
Nanny association for nannies in Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding areas. We have monthly dinners, playdates and an online community.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Professional Nanny Association (PNO), Formerly the Association of Professional Nannies
Leaders ~ Jennie Krogulski, President & Caryn Hasse, Vice President
Email ~ professionalnannyassociation@gmail.com
Websites ~ http://www.facebook.com/l/a453b; www.professionalnannyassociation.com
Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Association-of-Professional-Nannies/123152177034?ref=ts
PNA is an organization for nannies who have made a conscious choice to be "Career Nannies". Our mission is to promote and achieve professionalism in the nanny industry, education in areas related to childhood development, and expertise in our chosen field. Membership is free for nannies, but they must sign a pledge to adhere to our Code of Practices.
ONLINE GROUPS
NANNY CHAT
Leader ~ Kim Boland
Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nanny_chat/
The Yahoo! group offers a worldwide chat for nannies.
NINERAS_EN_ESPANOL
Leader ~ Jany Lauren
Email ~ Nineras_En_Espanol-owner@yahoogroups
Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nineras_En_Espanol/
Support group for Spanish speaking nannies: A place for us to help, inform, give/ask for advice and support each other in Spanish. Members arrange occasional get-togethers in areas where they live.
WORLDWIDE NANNIES
Leader ~ Jennifer Gay:
Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldwideNannies
WorldWideNannies in an online support group for nannies. It is a place to vent ,discuss and share all aspects of being a nanny. It is one of the longest running most active online nanny support groups. We have been around for over 10 years. Check us out.
