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A nanny resume template that actually gets read

By the NannyKeeper Team · Updated May 26, 2026

Families aren't looking for a corporate resume. They're trying to answer one question: can I trust you with my kids? The five-part structure below answers it on a single page — and pairs naturally with a verified work history families can check for themselves.

Header

Five things and nothing more. Your NannyKeeper profile URL is the trust anchor — it shows families you have a payroll history they can verify, before they read another word.

Full name
Just the name you go by — no nicknames in parentheses.
City and state
No street address. Families need to know commute distance, not your front door.
Phone and email
A phone that goes to voicemail and an email you actually check daily.
NannyKeeper profile URL
Right under your name. This is what makes the rest of the resume verifiable.

Summary

Two sentences. Their job is to filter out wrong-fit families and tell right-fit families they're in the right place. Concrete beats “loving and reliable” every time.

Skip this

“Hardworking and reliable nanny seeking a family that values loving care.”

Vague. Doesn't tell anyone whether you fit their schedule, their ages, or their needs.

Aim for this

“Full-time nanny with 8 years of experience, mostly with infants through preschool age. Looking for a long-term family, M–F, 8–6, willing to drive and willing to travel occasionally.”

Filters and signals in one paragraph: schedule, age range, availability.

Recent positions

Three most recent families. Skip unrelated work history — a year at a coffee shop doesn't help families decide.

For each role, write:

Private family · City · Dates · Ages X & Y, NN hrs/wk
One or two lines on what was distinctive about the role.

What's “distinctive”? Anything the family chose you for — “Bilingual home, handled all morning routine and school pickup,” “Newborn twins for the first 18 months,” “Managed special diet for child with severe allergies.” Stop there. Two lines per family is plenty.

Certifications

List what you have, with expiration dates. Families can't tell a current CPR certification from an expired one unless you tell them.

CPR — adult, child, and infant (mandatory in this industry)
First Aid
Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) or postpartum doula training
Swim safety / water competency
Language fluency (note native vs. conversational)
Defensive driving or any pediatric-specific training

References

One line: “Available on request.” That's it. Save the actual name-and-number list for the family that asks — and pre-brief those references before you hand the list over.

Better than a written reference list:a verified NannyKeeper profile link, right under your name. It shows the actual families you've worked with, real payroll history, and recent activity — none of which a reference call can replicate.

Common mistakes to skip

Five things that crowd a one-page resume without earning their space.

Photo of yourself
U.S. resumes don't include photos. Families read it as unfamiliarity with the market.
Long objective paragraph
The summary in part 2 replaces this. One paragraph is enough.
Every job you've ever had
Stick to the three most recent nanny roles. Other work history can come up in the interview if it's relevant.
Glamour adjectives without proof
"Patient, loving, kind" without a concrete example doesn't differentiate you. Show, don't tell — "Managed sleep training for newborn twins" tells the same story without saying "patient."
References listed with phone numbers
Privacy issue for your past employers. "Available on request" is the standard.

This template is a starting scaffold, not legal advice. Adapt it to the families you're targeting and check local norms for any unusual fields.

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