As former nannies, we’re committed to helping you find a fitting job and achieve your full potential.

Thanks to the extraordinary talents of our nannies and babysitters, we provide the most fulfilling positions. Our Bastian nannies have the following qualities:

At least two years of recent professional experience working with children, ideally including in-home childcare experience
At least three strong references from recent professional childcare-related positions
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A demonstrated passion for working with children
Problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to communicate openly
Family-friendly social media presence
Ability to be paid as a W-2 employee
Ability to work with Bastian for at least six months
And are non-smokers

Our personalized job matching process

We only work with 6% of our applicants, giving us ample time to personally interview and get to know each nanny and sitter in our community.

Become a nanny

Get to know how we work and fill out our online application so we can get to know you in return. We consider candidates on the following criteria:
- Experience and educational background
- Passion for working with children
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Reliability and punctuality
Those few candidates with exceptional applications are contacted to set up an interview with a Recruitment Specialist.
Walk through childcare experience, discuss and evaluate core values, and discuss your ideal job expectations and current open positions with a job expert.
After a successful interview, we reach out to at least three childcare-related references. Transcripts of these conversations are kept on file for families to review.
Only candidates with stellar references move forward in our process - and Smart Sitters love that these transcripts mean they no longer have to inconvenience their references when interviewing for new positions.
All candidates undergo a National Criminal Background Check, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender check, and extensive Manual County checks which we keep on file for families to review.
Our background check policies are modeled after best practices for the childcare industry.
Throughout the screening process, each candidate’s written and verbal communication are assessed. We require Bastian nannies to respond to emails and text messages within 24 hours.
Once in the network, you are invited to set up a profile while we help you finalize the process so you are ready to find your nanny job.
After successfully completing all other steps, Bastian Family Specialists get to know each nanny and babysitter one-on-one and personally work together to handpick positions that are best suited for your skills, experience, and availability, to ensure positive and successful connections for both sides.
Once in our network, Bastian nannies stay at the top of their game through ongoing training, group events, and mentorship, while we continue to support you in your professional journey.

Why Work with Bastian

Professional guidance for the long term

Bastian believes that exceptional nannies and families deserve reliable professional support and ongoing relationship management. Once you are a member of the Bastian community, our team helps you navigate the entire journey so you can balance personal and professional with confidence.
Empowering your best interests and success

While childcare is deeply personal, we believe families should approach the process of hiring and working with a nanny with care and professionalism. We actively manage job expectations and communication with families to help facilitate the best possible work environment.
Bastian is redefining childcare

We are proud to support and empower our nannies as true professionals, facilitating the right placements and elevating your role as an essential part of a family’s life. Head to our “About” page to learn more about who we are and what we believe.