As a former nanny (many, many years ago), a previous household employer (I had three amazing ABC nannies!), and now as a veteran agency owner (20 years has gone by so fast!), I understand the value of belonging to educational and business associations. From the BBB to the Entrepreneurial Organization to staffing association, we believe participation in industry and trade associations is valuable. What local families, nannies and household staff need from us is ever-evolving. The world of household staffing is constantly changing. To continue to provide top-notch care, we must be learning, growing and changing with our clients’ and candidates’ needs. In the nanny and household staffing industry the creme-de-la-creme of professional associations is The Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA).
What is APNA?
As a professional organization, APNA is committed to the education and development of its member agencies. It’s an opportunity for established agencies, like ABC, to align themselves with an organization that champions professionalism, ethics, education and innovation.
To be a member of APNA, your agency must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to ethical business practices, superior service and a stringent set of standards. It’s not easy to become a member – it’s a badge of honor reserved for the best-of-the-best.
Over the last decade I’ve had the opportunity to serve on the APNA Board of Directors, most recently as APNA President – following in the footsteps of Ginger Swift, ABC’s founder and co-owner. The APNA board members are some of the most dedicated, experienced agency owners in the country. I’ve learned so much that has directly improved the services we provide. As the acting President of the association, I’m proud to share not only how valuable this membership is to us, but also how it directly impacts ABC’s clients and candidates.
How APNA Membership Benefits our Community:
- Commitment to Ethical Business Practices: We are committed to excellence, integrity, professionalism, honesty giving our families and candidates peace of mind.
- Extensive Experience: APNA members must have a proven track record of excellence and expertise in the staffing industry. We provide personalized support and expert guidance throughout the job hunting and hiring processes, beyond what others are equipped to provide.
- Rigorous Vetting and Screening: We excel at screening and vetting. Our agency adheres to the highest standards for background checks, professional references, social media checks, and candidate interviews. We ensure only qualified, trustworthy nannies and household staff become part of our network.
- Knowledge of Industry Trends and National Standards: Throughout the year our staff attends APNA’s educational webinars. Our team stays up-to-date on market trends, best practices, household employment law, taxes and more. Knowledge that directly benefits the clients and candidates we work with.
- National Referrals and Credible Resources: When we have a candidate that’s moving out of state or a client who needs care while traveling, we turn to APNA members. I know I can trust that they’ll provide the same quality of service and professional care that ABC provides. Further, when clients or candidates who need specialized support regarding taxes, payroll, insurance etc our team is able to provide helpful resources provided by the industry experts we’ve met through APNA.
At ABC, we wear our APNA Membership badge proudly. It’s proof we are dedicated to going the extra mile for the families and household professionals we serve. And not that long ago, ABC also won APNA’s top honor: Agency of the Year!
Unlike many small nanny services, this isn’t our side-gig, our hobby, or a second job we do while we’re also nannying – this is our profession. We’re not just keeping up with trends or meeting minimum standards. We’re doing our part to elevate the household staffing industry as a whole, and to us, and hopefully to you too, that matters.
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