Renew Nanny Certification

Step 1 : Check your certification expiration date

Every certification has an issued date located in the middle of the page under the certification title and to the right of the Executive Director signature (see image below). The certification is valid for 3 years after the issue date. You can renew up to 12 months prior to the expiration date through 12 months after the expiration date. This policy provides you with a 2 year window to renew.

If more than 4 years has passed since the issue date of the certification, then you must complete the certification process again in its entirety. There are no exceptions or extensions to this policy.

1 min.

Step 2 : Gather all the documents needed to renew

You will need several documents to renew including:

1. Complete a CPR and First Aid certification course for adults and children. Make a digital copy of your certification. Many organizations including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, local community colleges and others offer these courses. Expired certifications can not be accepted.

2. You must have completed at any time during the certification and/or within 12 months after expiration at least 20 clock hours or 3 credit hours of documented childcare and/or newborn and infant continuing education training from any reputable training organization. You cannot use the same training that was submitted to get the certification and the training must be dated after the issue date of the certification. The childcare training can be an industry conference including the annual Parent and Nanny Conference. Documentation must have the name of the school or conference, instructor and/or title of the class or program and duration of the class or program. The documentation must also have the name of the student, date of the course or program and current contact information (school address, phone number, email and website).

3. Background check. Complete a background check and get an official copy to submit with the application. Background checks must include name, address and driver’s license number for identity confirmation. The background check must also include federal/national criminal, state criminal and sex offender search as well as motor vehicle and any other relevant information. The background check company name and contact information must also be included. The background check is solely to ensure compliance with the US Nanny Association standards and is not a replacement for background checks to secure employment. You can complete a background check with any reputable agency or through our USNA-approved provider (we have negotiated a discount rate for our certification applicants).

10 min.

Step 4 : Complete and Submit Application Form

Log into your online account and complete the application form, uploading all the forms and documentation required. Files must be submitted digitally, and multiple files can be uploaded, if needed to meet a requirement. Digital files are accepted in the following formats: pdf. jpg, jpeg, png, doc, or docx. After uploading all the files to meet all the requirements, you will see a checklist. When you check each box and hit submit, the US Nanny Association will receive your application.

Administrators will then verify that the application and all submitted documents meet the eligibility criteria. Typically, the application review period takes 2 to 10 business days. If the US Nanny Association has any questions about an application, an administrator will email the applicant with further instructions.

Applicants may be randomly selected for an audit. US Nanny Association conducts audits to confirm the experience and education documented on credential applications. Audits may include contacting employers and educational institutions to confirm provided documentation. The purpose of the audit it to ensure the credibility of the credential program and of the credential holders.

30 min.