Professional Development for Nannies and Caregivers Who Identify as Educators
Hello Nanny!® and NAEYC
Caregivers working in private homes—including nannies, family assistants, and household caregivers—support children’s learning and development every day.
Many provide early childhood education in practice, even if they don’t always see themselves reflected in traditional education systems or have a formal degree yet.
Caregivers who identify as educators may consider a NAEYC’s Educator membership, a professional organization supporting educators nationwide.
Why Hello Nanny! Shares Professional Development Resources for Caregivers
Hello Nanny! supports caregivers not only during placement, but throughout their long‑term professional journey.
- We share professional development and educational resources for nannies and household caregivers to help individuals:
- Understand professional standards in early childhood care
- Explore educator identity and career pathways
- Access learning and community beyond day‑to‑day work
Caregivers working in private homes are often excluded from traditional early childhood education networks—even when they support children’s development daily.
We aim to make those resources more visible for both caregivers and families.
Remember that exploring a professional community is always optional and self‑directed.
About the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional organization supporting early childhood educators across a wide range of care settings, including:
- Early learning centers
- Schools
- Family child care
- Home‑based and private‑home caregiving environments
NAEYC’s work focuses on:
- Professional learning and development
- Ethical practice in early childhood education
- Supporting quality care and education
- Building professional community among educators
NAEYC offers multiple membership options, including an Educator membership designed for individuals who work directly with young children.
NAEYC Educator Membership for Nannies and Private‑Home Caregivers
- NAEYC’s Educator membership is intended for individuals who:
- Work directly with young children
- Identify as educators or early childhood practitioners
- Are interested in professional learning, ethical guidance, and educator community
For some nannies and private‑home caregivers, this professional community may feel aligned.
What Educator Membership May Include
Membership benefits, terms, and participation are determined solely by NAEYC.
- Depending on NAEYC’s current offerings, Educator membership may provide access to:
- Early childhood education resources and publications
- Professional learning opportunities and webinars
- Ethical guidance and best‑practice discussions
- Connection to a broader community of early childhood educators
Important Information for Nannies and Caregivers
- NAEYC membership is optional and self‑directed
- Membership is not required to work with or be placed through Hello Nanny!
- Hello Nanny! does not require, evaluate, or endorse membership
- Enrollment and participation are managed directly by NAEYC
- This resource is shared for educational and informational purposes only
Learn More About NAEYC Educator Membership
Caregivers who are curious about professional development opportunities in early childhood education can explore NAEYC’s Educator membership directly.
Supporting Caregiver Professional Growth
Hello Nanny! is committed to supporting caregivers beyond placement by sharing professional development resources, educator pathways, and community options that may support long‑term career stability and growth.
Participation in any professional organization is always a personal choice.
