Click here to request a referral code to apply, then fill in the required information. Also, email your resume to us.

Log into your BFC profile, go to your calendar page and click ‘Refer a Friend’ on the right hand of the page. Enter their name and email (be sure to change the pull-down menu to “Provider” if you are referring a nanny or sitter). They will get an email from us shortly after you submit. Make sure to give your friend a heads up to look out for the email and that it didn’t go to their spam.

A Bell Family Sitter is an experienced and loving person who provides childcare services in home while the parents are away or busy. A sitter can be booked a sitter with advance notice (weeks or months) or last minute (only a few hours). Sitters help care for a family's child(ren) in a multitude of ways - such as prepare meals/snacks, play games, handle morning wake-up or evening bed and bath time routines, take them to the park, museum, teach them a new song/dance, help with homework and more

A Bell Family nanny is an experienced and loving childcare professional who commits to working with one family for a set contracted time or long-term in an open-ended provides childcare services. A nanny is somebody who is hired for 20 hours a week or more on a consistent basis. Here at Bell Family Company, our nannies are so invested in your child’s development and wellbeing that it won’t take long for it to feel like they are a natural extension of your immediate family. Nannies can help you prepare meals, get your kids to and from school and extracurriculars, and even help with household chores. Tell us what you need and we’ll find you the perfect fit!

Full-time (FT) - A full-time Nanny works 40 plus hours per week.

Part-time (PT) - A part-time Nanny works 39 hours or less per week.

Yes, you can apply to be both. Just communicate to us that you are interested in both roles when you apply or send your resume to us.

Yes - BFC’s provider portal is a safe and secure server, all information is encrypted to protect against hackers. You can upload your documents to the “uploads” page of your online application and they will stay confidential. Families will not be able to view your legal documents. The information that is shown to families when you apply to their job is your picture, bio, resume, 3 reference forms, proof of background check, and any certifications you have uploaded. Your personal information remains private and secure, always.

After the interview our team will decided to proceed or not proceed and you will be notified via email accordingly. If you are accepted, you’ll be added to our email list to receive updates on new job openings, either for babysitting, nannying or both. When you see a job you are interested in, you should do the following:

For a nanny position: Read all the information presented in the email and if everything sounds like a job you could successfully carry out and is of interest to you, you should reply to the email answering the screener questions that will be included at the bottom of the email. These screener questions act as your application to each individual job. As each job is different, you must answer the screener questions for every new job you wish to apply to.

For a sitter gig: Read through the basic information provided (date, start and end time, location, ages of kids) and if you can commit to the time frame on the date and have experience with the age group, reply to the email saying “I’m interested.” In around an hour’s time or less, our team will reply to you that we have booked you if you are the best match for the job.

We place qualified candidates in any type of childcare role from full and part time nanny positions to on-demand babysitters to house managers, family helpers, baby nurses/night nurses, weekend sitters, on-demand sitters and more!

The backgrounds of our nannies are varied as every nanny offers a unique personality, skillset and background. Additionally, each family is looking for their own personal Mary Poppins and we recognize that the childcare field is not one-size-fits-all. In general, our agency is looking for a roster of nannies and sitters who, across the board, are highly qualified, experienced, nurturing and loving childcare providers who meet us with a smile and with whom we would feel comfortable leaving our own children.

This depends on a number of factors. Generally speaking, every nanny and family are operating on their own timeline. However, a nanny who is motivated to be hired in a timely manner is one who is responsive to our emails, keeps their profile and resume up to date, applies to jobs they are well qualified for and is a pro-interviewer putting her best foot forward when she meets hiring families. Additionally, there are seasons where certain job types are more plentiful which plays a factor in hiring time, as well as the motivation and timeline of the hiring family. Our recruitment team is always happy to walk you through more details on the ins and outs of this process during your interview or via email.

One of many aspects that sets us apart from other agencies is that there is no cost for a childcare provider to apply with our agency, nor do we ever charge fees or take commission from childcare providers. However, due to the sensitive nature of caring for a family’s most precious children, if the childcare provider passes through the interview process, the childcare provider will be asked to complete a one-time background check via the highly regarded company Checkr, who directly collects a one-time $30.00 fee from the applicant.

Yes, you will need a professional resume with full details about all of your last childcare positions. We offer our providers a template to use to plug in all details, just ask and we can send this to you!

90% of our families come from another family that we know. A small percentage comes from online groups and partnerships. All families complete an in-take assessment call with a member of our team where they are asked a series of questions to ensure that they are a good family to work with.

Our Family Vetting Process:

• Nearly 90% of families come to us directly referred by someone we know!
• We speak and vet each family before they become a member.
• Our policy has been trusted for nearly 15 years now; we pride ourselves to only work with good people who have a respect for us and our childcare providers.
• Our families follow market standards and safety protocol; work conditions, pay and benefits.

Yes! Each provider will be added to our weekly newsletter which will have updates about on-going coaching sessions, trainings and check-ins. Our team is available to answer any questions and to provide support and guidance to childcare providers every day!

After your interview, our team will review your application and notify you by email of our decision. If you are accepted, you’ll be added to our candidate email list and will begin receiving notifications about new opportunities whether for babysitting, nanny positions, or both.

When you receive a job email that interests you, here’s what to do:

Carefully review all the details included in the email. If the role is a good fit, reply to the email by answering the screener questions provided at the bottom. These questions serve as your application for that specific position. Because each nanny role is unique, you must complete the screener questions for every position you wish to be considered for.

Review the basic job details (date, start and end time, location, and children’s ages). If you are available for the full timeframe and have experience with the age group, simply reply to the email with “I’m interested.” Our team will typically confirm within an hour (or less) if you are selected as the best match for the job.

Yes. We are deeply committed to the ongoing growth and success of our childcare providers. Each provider is invited to participate in regular training opportunities through Bell Family Company and is encouraged to pursue additional outside certifications and continuing education.

Our offerings include CPR training, Infant Sitter Training, mentorship, ongoing coaching sessions, and regular check-ins. Beyond formal training, our team is available every day to answer questions, offer guidance, and provide real-time support ensuring our providers feel confident, prepared, and supported in their work with families.