by Nanny Institute | Apr 9, 2026 | Training and Education
NCP vs. NICP vs. PNCP: which US Nanny Association credential is right for you? If you’ve visited the US Nanny Association (USNA) = website or scroll on Instagram, you’ve likely seen the NCP, NICP and PNCP listed side by side. The actual difference,...
by Nanny Institute | Apr 1, 2026 | Training and Education
What is a certified nanny? (and why it matters more than you think) There are no licensing requirements to work as a nanny in the United States. Anyone can apply for a nanny position. Anyone can say they’re great with kids. The absence of a...
by Nanny Institute | Mar 15, 2026 | Training and Education
There are many nanny, childcare, and sitter programs available online. They use credential-sounding language, and most offer some version of a certificate at the end. However, the differences between them are not always obvious until you understand what those...
by Nanny Institute | Mar 2, 2026 | Training and Education
Many picture a newborn and infant care professional (NICP) as someone older, wearing scrubs, working the night shift. Also known as a newborn care specialist (NCS), that image is partially accurate, it’s very incomplete. The newborn and infant care market has grown...
by Nanny Institute | Feb 15, 2026 | Training and Education
Most nanny certifications are single programs. You finish the coursework, pass an exam if required, and receive one credential or an attendance certificate. The Nanny Institute Professional Nanny and Child Care Certification is different. When you complete it, you...
by Nanny Institute | Feb 2, 2026 | Training and Education
Yes. Full stop. You do not need a college degree to work as a nanny in the United States. No associate’s degree, no bachelor’s degree, no early childhood education credential of any kind is legally required to enter the field. What you do need is different...
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