THE INSTITUTE
FOR FAMILIES
AND NANNIES
our mission
Our mission is to provide educational and career pathways for home-based childcare providers to ensure all children get the best care possible
We believe quality care happens when parents and childcare providers work together toward a common goal. Along the way we never lose sight of why we are doing this… for the children.
a note from alyce
FOUNDER OF TIFFAN
My journey into the world of families and nannies began in 1996. A friend, on bedrest with a high-risk pregnancy asked me to help her find a nanny to care for her toddler. As a clinical social worker for families actively involved in childcare, I thought I could easily do this. I was gravely mistaken. I entered a market of caregivers, marginalized and in the shadows, without standards or licensing. Instead of a ‘Mary Poppins’ with years of education and experience to show up when I needed her, only 10 Percent of candidates met basic expectations. Weeks later we found the right person. I left private practice and followed my passion supporting parents and nannies to make the important decision to work together and provide the best care for the children. Along the way, I’ve worked with hundreds of families, thousands of nannies and published 3 books on the subject.
Twenty years later I founded The Institute for Families and Nannies. Along with a dedicated, passionate group of nannies and early childhood educators, we developed a series of job trainings, education and support.
our team
Here at TIFFAN, we work with talented, passionate individuals who contribute to our mission and help us achieve our goals. Our staff members have a wide range of experience in childcare and education, working together to curate the best programs and support for aspiring nannies. Our board members are eager to define our mission and help us pave the way for TIFFAN’s future.
None of this would be possible without our passionate community we’ve built here - learn more about our team.
our partners
We’re proud to work with different organizations to help prepare nannies to do their best in the childcare industry. A few key partnerships we’ve developed over the years are with Wonderschool, Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing, and Urban Sitter.
With Wonderschool, our graduates are eligible to be part of the Wonderschool platform where you can create a website, get marketing support to find employment where and when you need work. Once enrolled, you are part of the Wonderschool team of early care educators to receive ongoing education and support.
Aunt Ann's has supported families and nannies for over many years create relationships to give children the best care possible. Our graduates receive personalized support from Aunt Ann's to find a high-quality respectable nanny position with their client families.
Urban Sitter offers our graduates free membership on their platform to connect with hundreds of families looking for a nanny, either part-time, temporary or long-term.