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A nanny in France (garde d'enfants à domicile) works in the family's home rather than her own. For a baby, that means full days of feeding, naps, walks and early play.

For school-age children, the job is often after school: waiting at the school gate when classes end, the snack, homework, bath and dinner before parents come back. Some families share a nanny between two households (garde partagée), alternating homes week by week. You may also handle the children's laundry, prepare their meals and take them to activities on Wednesday afternoons, when many primary schools have no classes. Parents expect regular updates, firm but kind rules and full reliability at handover times.

Resume example

[First name Last name]

Nanny for Babies and Toddlers | Full Time, [City]

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Nanny for [x] years with two families, from newborn to primary school age. I organise the children's day, keep parents informed through a shared diary and have managed a shared-care arrangement between two homes.

Experience

Nanny, private family (garde partagée), [City]

[month year] to present

  • Cared for two children from two families, aged [x] and [x], alternating between the two homes each week
  • Organised a daily rhythm of meals, naps, outings and activities agreed with both families
  • Prepared the children's meals and adapted them to one child's egg allergy
  • Took the children to the park, the library and the toddler swimming session
  • Wrote a daily summary for parents covering meals, sleep and notable moments

Resume headlines

  • Nanny for Babies and Toddlers | Full Time, [City]
  • Bilingual Nanny (English, French) | After-School Care
  • Experienced Nanny for Shared Care (Garde Partagée)

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Student in early childhood education with regular babysitting experience for families in [City]. I am available after school, help with homework and can speak English with the children.

Experienced

Nanny for [x] years with two families, from newborn to primary school age. I organise the children's day, keep parents informed through a shared diary and have managed a shared-care arrangement between two homes.

Career change

Former primary school assistant now working as a nanny in private homes. I know how to support reading and homework, set calm routines and handle the end-of-day fatigue that comes after school.

Tips

  • Give the ages of the children you have looked after: families recruit for a specific age.
  • Mention your languages and how you use them with children, since bilingual care is in demand in big cities.
  • Say whether you have a driving licence and are comfortable driving children.
  • Add first aid training and the CAP Accompagnant éducatif petite enfance if you have it.
  • Name the type of arrangement you know: full time, after school, shared care.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Presenting babysitting evenings as if they were a full-time nanny job.
  • Forgetting your availability, which is the first filter for families.
  • Writing vague phrases about loving children instead of describing what you did.
  • Not offering references from previous families.

Working as a nanny in France

Search for garde d'enfants à domicile, nounou, baby-sitter or garde partagée. The job is not regulated and does not require an approval, unlike the assistante maternelle who cares for children in her own home. Useful qualifications include the CAP Accompagnant éducatif petite enfance, the titre professionnel Assistant de vie aux familles and the TFP Assistant maternel / garde d'enfants. You are employed either by the family, declared through Pajemploi under the collective agreement for private employers, or by a home services company. Students with a valid residence permit may work part time, which suits after-school care. The au pair status is separate and has its own rules.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a diploma to be a nanny in France?

No diploma is legally required to care for children in their parents' home. Families and agencies value the CAP Accompagnant éducatif petite enfance, the titre professionnel Assistant de vie aux familles or a first aid certificate. Experience and references from other families often weigh as much as qualifications.

What is the difference between a nanny and an au pair?

An au pair is a young person from abroad living with the family, with a specific status, limited hours and pocket money. A nanny is a declared employee with a contract, a salary paid through Pajemploi and the rights set by the collective agreement. Mixing the two on your resume confuses families.

How long should my resume be?

One page. Put your childcare experience first, with the age of the children and the type of arrangement, then training, languages and availability. Families often read resumes on their phone, so keep each line short.

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