Our Agency:

• Serving families since 2019

• Agency owner has been professionally working with children since 2003

• Fully insured

• Certificate of Insurance (COI) available upon request

Our Nannies & Sitters:

• Early Childhood Education Majors

• Daycare Providers

• Professional Nannies

• Experienced babysitters

• Special Needs Experience

• Teachers & Educators

• Parents & Experienced Caregivers

Our Screening Process:

• Application is received

• Resume and work history review

• Initial phone call

• Interview qualified candidates

  • Must be 20 years of age or older

  • Must have 2+ years of recent professional experience

  • We call 3-5 professional childcare references

  • Valid Infant and Child CPR & First-Aid Certification

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Valid automobile insurance - transportation is only provided when specifically arranged/approved

  • Legal resident of the United States

• Candidate is background checked through TrustLine - The state-authorized system that screens the California Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index databases

Our Recommended Sitter to Child Ratio:

Ratios vary by age and group size, but our goal is to staff above the typical caregiver-to-child ratio, ensuring extra supervision and peace of mind for families.

• Infants (0-12 months) - 1:1

• Toddlers (1-3 years) - 1:2

• Preschool (3-5 years) - 1:3

• Children 5+ years - 1:5

Safety & Health:

• Cleared Background Check

• Infant & Child CPR & First-Aid Certified

• Safe, Attentive Supervision

• Follows Family Instructions & Care Expectations

• Non-Smoking

• Maintains Family Confidentiality

• Active Illness & Wellness Policy (for both sitter and child)

  • If your sitter becomes ill, we will schedule another sitter (subject on availability)

How We Match Families & Sitters:

• Children’s Ages - Sitter must have experience with the age group: especially infants, toddlers, or multiple age groups

• Number of Children - We will make sure the booking fits our recommended ratios

• Special Needs or Individual Care Requirements - We have para-professionals and experienced sitters on staff

• Activities & Responsibilities - Active playtime, meals, bedtime, etc. Swimming is NOT permitted.

• Assignment Location & Transportation - Ensuring the sitter can reasonably get to their assignment

• Family Preferences - When possible, family can request a specific sitter or specific experience (contingent on availability)

• Event Requirements - For weddings/events, considering venue, number/ages of children, length of event, and whether multiple nannies are needed

What Parents Can Expect:

• Before your booking:

  • You will receive your sitter’s profile

  • Your sitter will contact you the week of their assignment via text message

• During your booking:

  • Your sitter will arrive on time

  • Your sitter will follow your instructions

  • Your sitter will provide attentive, age-appropriate care

  • Your sitter will maintain the agreed child-to-sitter ratio

• After your booking:

  • Families can provide feedback to CCN

  • CCN maintains ongoing standards for its childcare professionals