Families hiring a nanny read dozens of resumes. The ones that get a call are clear, specific and easy to trust. This guide shows you what to include, in what order, with a full example you can copy.
What families look for first
In the first 20 seconds a parent wants to know: how long you have been a nanny, what ages you have cared for, whether you have CPR and first aid, whether you drive, and whether past families will vouch for you. Put those answers at the top.
The best nanny resume layout
- Name and contact details: phone, email and city. No home address needed.
- Summary: two or three lines with years of experience, ages, and what makes you special.
- Certifications: infant and child CPR, first aid, newborn care training, driver’s license.
- Experience: one entry per family, newest first.
- Skills and languages.
- References: “Available on request”, or list two families with permission.
How to describe each nanny job
Families keep their privacy, so use a description instead of their name: “Private family, Beverly Hills”. Then add the dates, the children’s ages at the time, your schedule, and three to five bullet points about what you actually did. Specific details beat general words: “built a sleep routine for 4-month-old twins” says more than “responsible and caring”.
Example nanny resume
MARIA LOPEZ
Los Angeles, CA · (555) 010-0000 · [email protected]
Summary
Professional nanny with 8 years of experience caring for newborns to 10-year-olds in private homes. Infant and child CPR certified, bilingual English/Spanish, clean driving record.
Certifications
Infant & Child CPR and First Aid (2026) · Newborn Care Training · California Driver’s License
Experience
Nanny, Private family, Beverly Hills, CA — 2021–present
Children: twins from 3 months to 4 years; full-time, live-out, Mon–Fri
• Created sleep, feeding and nap routines from infancy
• Plan daily learning activities, outings and swim lessons
• Manage the children’s schedules, laundry and nursery
• Travel with the family to Aspen and Hawaii
Nanny/Family Assistant, Private family, Santa Monica, CA — 2018–2021
Children: ages 5 and 8; part-time after school
• School pick-ups, homework help and activities
• Grocery shopping, errands and family calendar
Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish · Potty training · Healthy cooking for kids · Montessori activities
References: Available on request
This is an invented example; use your own real details.
Skills worth listing
- Newborn care, sleep training, potty training
- Age-appropriate learning and play
- Healthy meal preparation for children
- Homework help and tutoring
- Swimming, music or sports
- Languages
- Special needs experience
- Travel experience
Mistakes to avoid
- Gaps with no explanation; a short line like “family leave” is enough
- Long paragraphs instead of bullet points
- Sharing private details about past families
- Spelling mistakes: ask someone to read it
- A resume longer than two pages
Put your resume to work
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Frequently asked questions
How long should a nanny resume be?
One page is ideal; two pages at most if you have many years of experience.
Should I include a photo on my nanny resume?
It is not required in the U.S. Your Jobinary profile can include a photo if you want families to see one.
How do I write a nanny resume with no experience?
Lead with babysitting, family childcare, school or camp work, and any CPR or childcare training. Be clear about the ages you have cared for.
Should I list the families’ names?
No. Describe them instead, such as “Private family, Santa Monica”, and give contact details only to employers who ask for references.
