INA - International Nanny Association

INA - International Nanny Association

INA

INA Members :: Benefits for Agencies


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The International Nanny Association (INA) is the original umbrella organization for the in-home child care industry. INA provides networking and professional growth opportunities, access to educational resources and legislative updates, professional business tools for your agency and a wealth of information for agency owners and their staff members. Whether you are a new agency owner or an experienced "veteran" in the industry, there is something for everyone in INA.

As a volunteer, not-for-profit educational association, we look to people like you who are interested in the in-home child care industry to support our association and help further our mission. We invite you to join our association and become a part of our efforts. You may also support us by purchasing our valuable resources that include:

Membership

INA encourages all agencies who are committed to providing quality service to join our association. All members agree to adhere to INA’s Commitment to Professional and Recommended Practices.

As an INA member, you'll have access to valuable industry information and tools you can use immediately to enhance your business and professional development. These include:

  • Inside Track to Professional Networking Opportunities. Network with industry professionals from all over the world to develop valuable relationships.
  • Access to INA Publications, Forms and Tools. INA offers a wide range of informative publications, employment forms, handouts and tools developed by industry experts—you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. INA publications include: Steps for a Successful Start (for start-up industry businesses), Family/Nanny Agreement, INA’s Nanny Basic Skills Exam and more. Click here to purchase INA publications, forms and tools.
  • Annual Conference—Reduced Registration Fees. Our annual conference offers networking opportunities and educational workshops for business owners and nannies. Receive conference registration discounts (includes discounts for staff members). Take advantage of conference sponsorship opportunities (your logo/link will appear on the conference web page) and program advertising opportunities. The annual conference is held in a different city each year and is typically scheduled in early or mid May. Click here for more information.
  • Members Only Page. Gain access to a section of nanny.org designed exclusive for INA Members. Educators, nannies, nanny employers and business owners have unrestricted access to with a world of online resources. Business owners can access insider tips, business-building solutions, sample documents, educational information and more. Nannies have access to professional and personal development and more.
  • INA Online Membership Directory. Our online Member Directory features the name and contact information for INA Standard and Supporting Members and is ideal for networking and locating industry professionals. Individual Members have the option of having their name, city and state listed.
  • Discounted Advertising Opportunities. Reach INA members through advertising in our annual conference program, and the Annual Directory of Nanny Training Programs, Nanny Placement Agencies and Industry Services (available for sale to nonmembers). Members receive a 15% discount on display ads. Click Here for more information about how to promote your business.
  • Promote your Business via Web Links. INA’s web site is a leading information resource for nannies seeking jobs or training, parents seeking nannies and browsers seeking in-home child care related information and services. We offer member companies the opportunity to have their company’s web site link appear on the “links section” of www.nanny.org. This is a members' only offer and is available for a fee.
  • Legislative Awareness of Child Care Issues at State and Federal Levels. INA’s Governmental Affairs committee has a grassroots effort in the legislative arena that monitors legislation and activities related to our industry—both at the state and federal level. Stay informed!
  • INA-Membership Designation/Verification. Help professionalize the industry by letting the world know you abide by INA’s Commitment to Professional Excellence and Recommended Practices. INA Members receive a high resolution INA Member logo that can be posted on their web site and printed on their advertising literature. Nannies can feature the INA member designation in their portfolio or on their resume.
  • Email alerts when their contact information is given out by the Membership Services Office (MSO). Individuals who call or email the office inquiring about a particular service will be given contact information for the INA Member who can best help them. They will also have the option of having their contact information forwarded to those members to whom they were referred.

Tools for Agencies

  • The Nanny/Family Agreement is the best nanny employment negotiation tool available. You will find this employment agreement to be very thorough, professional and well organized. It is truly a great tool for your agency to use to help families negotiate a professional relationship with nannies! Ten of the most respected agencies in the United States contributed to writing this document. Click here for more information Family and Nanny Agreement

  • Quality In-home Child Care: Professional Standards for Nannies, is an educational booklet designed to educate nannies and parents about quality in-home child care.

  • INA Credential Exam The exam was authored by leading child care experts and sets a tangible bar for nannies to prove themselves as top quality professionals. The INA Nanny Credential Exam is a 90 question multiple-choice timed exam that is available to be taken online. The exam is designed to test a nanny's practical knowledge of child care. Click here for more information about the INA Nanny Credential Exam.

  • Beyond Parenting Basics: The International Nanny Association's Official Guide to In-Home Child Care was developed to help prepare caregivers and parents for the responsibilities involved with being a primary caregiver.

    Designed for use by those wishing to expand their knowledge of child care, Beyond Parenting Basics is perfect for those preparing for a career as an in-home child care provider. It is also perfect for those already working in the field who wish to take the International Nanny Association's Nanny Credential Exam to become an INA Credentialed Nanny. Beyond Parenting Basics also serves as an important resource for parents who wish to improve their parenting skills through the expansion of their child care knowledge.

    Beyond Parenting Basics gives expert advice, presents up-to-date reliable information, and shares tried and true tips for providing the best child care on topics including:
    • Health and Safety Language
    • Literacy
    • Physical Development
    • Social Development
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • Emotional Development
    • Professionalism
    • Nutrition
    • And More!

    Click here to order.

  • The INA Nanny Basic Skills Exam is a tool that can be used by placement agencies to assess a nanny candidate's basic child care knowledge. The INA Nanny Basic Skills Exam is a 40 question timed, multiple-choice exam that is available to be taken online. The exam addresses:
    • Health
    • Safety
    • Nutrition
    • Professionalism
    • Child Development

    The INA Nanny Basic Skills Exam was authored by the following seasoned INA Nanny Members:
    • Myrna Alphonse, MA/NCC
    • Kellie Geres,1997 INA Nanny of the Year™
    • Cortney Gibson, Newborn Care Specialist
    • Becky Kavanagh ,2006 INA Nanny of the Year™
    • Michelle LaRowe,2004 INA Nanny of the Year™ and parenting author
    • Glenda Propst, 1991 INA Nanny of the Year™ and founding member of the International Nanny Association

    INA Member Placement Agencies may purchase individual assessments or a one year license that provides them with an unlimited number of exams. Exams can be purchased here.

 

More INA Resources and Committees

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Educational Resources: Keep yourself up to date in your field and provide resources for your nannies and families. Visit our Educational Resources for Nannies and Families and find an ever-growing list of resource materials on subjects such as early childhood development, special needs, nutrition, health and safety and much more. The list is updated as recommendations are received from our membership.

Governmental Affairs: Want to see what's happening in your state regarding legislation and the in-home child care industry? The Governmental Affairs page will give you the latest information as well as tell you how to contact your area representatives.

Committee Work: Thanks to the commitment and dedication of hundreds of volunteers, INA has established itself as the authority on in-home child care.  Take advantage of what we've done and what we are doing. Please join us!