Nanny Position Application Form Template

Hiring a nanny is one of the most important decisions a family makes. This nanny application form gathers everything you need to screen candidates thoroughly — experience level, preferred age groups, duties they're comfortable with, CPR certification, live-in vs. live-out preference, childcare philosophy, and professional references — all before the first interview.

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Fields in this template

Full Namerequired
Email Addressrequired
Phone Numberrequired
Current Addressrequired
Experience Levelrequired
Entry Level (0–1 years) · Intermediate (2–4 years) · Experienced (5–9 years) · Highly Experienced (10+ years)
Years of Professional Nanny Experiencerequired
Preferred Age Grouprequired
Newborns (0–3 months) · Infants (3–12 months) · Toddlers (1–3 years) · Preschool (3–5 years) · School Age (5–12 years) · All ages
Duties You Are Comfortable Withrequired
Infant care · School pickup and drop-off · Homework help · Cooking meals for children · Light housekeeping · Overnight care · Driving children to activities
Live-In or Live-Out?required
Live-in · Live-out · Open to either
Are you CPR and first aid certified?required
Yes, both current · CPR only · First aid only · Neither — willing to obtain
Do you have a valid driver's license?required
Yes · No
Describe Your Childcare Philosophyrequired
Professional Reference 1 — Name and Phonerequired
Professional Reference 2 — Name and Phonerequired

Who uses this template

Families hiring a full-time nannyDual-income householdsParents of multiple childrenFamilies with infants or special needs childrenNanny agencies and placement servicesFamilies seeking a live-in nanny

About this template

A nanny application form creates a structured, professional process for one of the most intimate hiring decisions a family will make. Unlike a babysitter who fills in occasionally, a nanny becomes part of the household — which means the screening process needs to go deeper. A well-designed application captures not just credentials but character: how the candidate thinks about discipline, daily routines, and child development.

The nanny job market is competitive, and top candidates often apply to multiple families simultaneously. A professional application process signals that your family is organized and serious, which tends to attract higher-quality applicants. It also gives you a written record of every candidate's stated qualifications that you can reference during reference checks and interviews.

formformform lets you publish this nanny application as a link you can share anywhere — on care.com listings, social media posts, or directly via text. Every submission arrives in your dashboard and triggers an email notification, so you can respond quickly to promising candidates and keep your search organized from day one.

13 form ideas you can build with this template

Full-Time Nanny Application for Infant Family

Specialized for families with a newborn, emphasizing feeding schedules, sleep training familiarity, and safe sleep certifications.

Part-Time Nanny Application for After-School Care

Focuses on school pickup, homework help, and after-school activity supervision for families needing 2–6pm weekday coverage.

Nanny-Housekeeper Combo Application

Adds a housekeeping duties section including laundry, meal prep, and household organization expectations alongside childcare responsibilities.

Bilingual Nanny Application

Specifically recruits a nanny who will speak a target language exclusively with the children to support bilingual language development.

Live-In Nanny Application

Covers private accommodation details, schedule boundaries, meals included, and expectations for time off within a live-in arrangement.

Nanny for Special Needs Child Application

Screens for experience with specific diagnoses, IEP familiarity, therapy routine support, and adaptive communication skills.

Nanny Share Application for Two Families

Vets candidates for comfort managing children from two different households simultaneously in a cost-sharing arrangement.

Summer Nanny Application

Targets candidates for a 10-week summer contract covering day camps, outdoor activities, and vacation travel with the family.

Traveling Nanny Application

Focuses on passport status, travel experience, flexibility for international trips, and comfort managing children in unfamiliar environments.

Overnight Nanny Application

Screens candidates for night shift care with emphasis on infant sleep support, overnight routines, and the ability to respond calmly to nighttime needs.

Nanny for Multiples Application

Asks specifically about experience managing twins or triplets, including simultaneous feeding, nap synchronization, and safe supervision of multiple crawlers.

Nanny Agency Applicant Screening Form

Used by placement agencies to intake nanny candidates into their roster, capturing placement preferences and availability for agency matching.

Emergency Backup Nanny Application

Builds a roster of on-call nannies who can step in on short notice when regular childcare falls through.

What's included

Experience level dropdown with specific year ranges

Preferred age group selection

Duty checklist including infant care, driving, and overnight

Live-in vs. live-out preference

CPR and first aid certification status

Driver's license verification

Open-ended childcare philosophy question

Two professional reference fields

How to create a nanny position application form

1
Click 'Use this template' to start with this nanny application pre-built in your formformform account.
2
Customize the duty checklist to match your household's specific needs — add pet care, bilingual expectations, or meal planning if relevant.
3
Add a field for the candidate's expected weekly salary range if you want to filter by compensation expectations upfront.
4
Set your email notification so you're alerted the moment a new application arrives.
5
Post the form link on nanny hiring platforms, neighborhood social media groups, or your personal network.
6
Download or export submissions to a spreadsheet for easy candidate comparison.

Best practices for your nanny position application form

Ask about childcare philosophy early

a mismatch in values around screen time, discipline, or routines is harder to fix than a missing skill.

Specify live-in vs. live-out in the application

this is a deal-breaker for most candidates and weeds out mismatches before an interview.

Request professional family references specifically

references from friends or relatives don't tell you how someone performs in a childcare role.

Include your preferred age group clearly

an experienced infant specialist may not have the energy or skills for a high-energy 9-year-old.

Ask about driver's license even if you don't need driving now

school pickup, activities, and emergencies often require a licensed driver.

Follow up within 48 hours

top nanny candidates receive multiple offers quickly, and a slow response signals disorganization.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a nanny application and a babysitter application?

A nanny application is more comprehensive because nannies typically work full-time, ongoing roles with greater responsibility. It covers childcare philosophy, duty expectations, live-in arrangements, and professional references — things that matter less for occasional babysitting.

Can I use this form for a nanny share arrangement?

Yes. You can add a field explaining the nanny share setup and ask candidates if they have experience caring for children from multiple families simultaneously.

How do I collect proof of certifications through the form?

You can add a file upload field to let candidates attach a copy of their CPR certification card. Alternatively, note in the instructions that you'll request copies during the interview.

Is this form secure enough for collecting personal information?

formformform uses HTTPS encryption for all form submissions. For sensitive background checks, use a dedicated third-party screening service after collecting initial application data.

Can multiple family members view the submitted applications?

Yes. You can share your formformform dashboard access with a co-parent or partner so you can both review and discuss applications together.

How many references should I require?

Two professional family references is the minimum. Ideally both should be from families the candidate has worked for within the last three years — ask for full contact information so you can actually call them.