Nanny Support Groups

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

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.

 

 

COLORADO

Denver Area Nanny Association

Leader ~ Christy Ochs

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

Leaders ~ Erin Brisoe and 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.

 

 

DELAWARE

Brandywine Valley Nannies

Sponsored by NANC member Melissa McIntire of American Domestics

Serving New Castle County, DE, Cecil County, MD, and Chester County, PA and surrounding areas

Leader ~ Mellisa McIntire

Email ~ melissa@americandomestic.com

Website ~ www.brandywinevalleynannies.com

We meet 4-6 times annually to visit children at a local orphanage, and go out together afterward.

 

 

FLORIDA

Central Florida Nannies

Serving Orange, Seminole, Volusia, and Lake Counties in Florida.

Contact person: Marcia Van de Kieft

Email ~ centralfloridanannies@yahoo.com

Website ~ http://www.centralfloridanannies.net/

We are a fairly new group.  We meet once a month for a nanny night out and schedule several play dates through out the month.  We are planning some informational training seminars for 2008.  So come join today!

 

Nannies of Southwest Florida

Leader ~ Jodi Lepp

Email ~ nanniesswfl@yahoo.com

We are a newly formed group of nannies looking to expand & grown in many directions. We are reaching out to call all nannies to come join our group for great discussions and fun, the possibilities are endless!

 

 

GEORGIA

Metro Atlanta Nannies

Leaders ~ Sarah Fekete and Deborah Brown

Email ~ admin@metroatlantanannies.com

Website ~ www.metroatlantanannies.com

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.

 

 

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 ~ Michele Fleming

Email ~ adcan2000@yahoo.com

Website ~ www.dcareanannies.com

We provide monthly meetings (Sept to May) with educational speakers. We provide a bi-monthly newsletter, social events, and volunteer opportunities.

 

Brandywine Valley Nannies

Sponsored by NANC member Melissa McIntire of American Domestics

Serving New Castle County, DE, Cecil County, MD, and Chester County, PA and surrounding areas

Leader ~ Mellisa McIntire

Email ~ melissa@americandomestic.com

Website ~ www.brandywinevalleynannies.com

We meet 4-6 times annually to visit children at a local orphanage, and go out together afterward.

 

 

MASSACHUSETTS

BANSG  Boston Area Nanny Support Group

Leader ~ Janice St. Clair

Email ~ janstclair@aol.com

Website ~ http://tinyurl.com/2bsjeo

We have monthly in-person educational or social events, resource notebooks and handouts, monthly e-newsletters, phone and email support, and networking to form neighborhood playgroups and arrange after-work get-togethers.   No fees or dues.

 

 

MICHIGAN

Ann Arbor Nannies

Leader ~ Julie Katchuba

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.

 

 

NEW JERSEY

Nanny Alliance of NY & NJ

Serving Southern CT, New York, NJ and surrounding areas

Leaders ~ Erin Brisoe and 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 Penny Larson

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

Leaders ~ Erin Brisoe and 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 ~ TANG@nc.rr.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 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

Cleveland Area Nannies
Leader ~ Cathleen Smith
Email ~
Penny22368@aol.com

 

Ohio Nannies (online group)

Leaders ~ Kim Boland and CE Harris

Email ~ ohionannies@yahoogroups.com

Website ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ohionannies/

 

 

PENNSYLVANIA

Brandywine Valley Nannies

Sponsored by NANC member Melissa McIntire of American Domestics

Serving New Castle County, DE, Cecil County, MD, and Chester County, PA and surrounding areas

Leader ~ Tonya Ackert

Email ~ melissa@americandomestic.com

Website ~ www.brandywinevalleynannies.com

We meet 4-6 times annually to visit children at a local orphanage, and go out together afterward.

 

Philly Nannies

Leader ~ Sue Downey and Sibyl Robertson

Email ~ Suedowneypa@aol.com

Website ~ www.phillynannies.org

Philly Nannies is a nanny-run support group that serves all in home caregivers in the greater Philadelphia area. We strive to provide our members with social networking, community volunteer opportunities, and professional development. Philly Nannies promotes our profession within the city and beyond. We view the professional nanny as an important partner in the social, emotional and intellectual development of children and hope to provide the support necessary to allow all nannies to excel at this highly influential position.

 

 

TEXAS

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 ~ Michele Fleming

Email ~ adcan2000@yahoo.com

Website ~ www.dcareanannies.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.geocities.com/nanniesinrichmond

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 ~ Michele Fleming

Email ~ adcan2000@yahoo.com

Website ~ www.dcareanannies.com

We provide monthly meetings (Sept to May) with educational speakers. We provide a bi-monthly newsletter, social events, and volunteer opportunities.

 

 

WASHINGTON STATE

Northwest Nanny Association

Serving the Greater Seattle area

Leader ~ Jenny Brown

Email ~