Many nannies are confused when agencies prioritize recent nanny experience over older childcare roles. The reality is that families want to see consistent, up-to-date experience caring for children, and gaps in childcare work can raise questions during the hiring process. Here's why nanny agencies focus on recent experience and what caregivers can do if they're trying to return to the field.

Families expect nanny references before hiring. But what if nannies received family references too? Here's why family references for nannies should be the new industry standard.