NannyPro.com Offering the International Nanny Association (INA) Basic Skills Assessment to Nannies and Babysitters

With the INA Basic Skills Assessment, Hiring a Qualified Nanny or Babysitter is Easier than Ever

Hamburg, NY-October 30, 2009 -- Nannypro.com, the premier online matchmaker for families seeking trustworthy nannies and babysitters, today announced a new enhancement for testing a caregiver's childcare skills and knowledge including health, safety, nutrition, professionalism, and child development. Nannypro.com is now offering the International Nanny Association Basic Skills Assessment to each new nanny or babysitter joining the site.

The new enhancement enables caregivers to take the assessment directly through NannyPro.com. The Nanny Assessment is a 40 question timed, multiple-choice exam available to be taken online. For a small testing fee, caregivers seeking a position can take the assessment to enhance their chances of finding work. For families, the INA Basic Skills Assessment provides peace of mind knowing that their new nanny or babysitter is of the highest quality and has the necessary knowledge and background to provide excellent care.

The new feature is a welcome addition to the families already using NannyPro.com for Nanny Services. Testing a caregiver's childcare skills through the INA Assessment before hiring them provides the family seeking care with added peace of mind and confidence in their hiring decision.

"We are excited about the addition of the INA Basic Skills Assessment to Nannypro.com," said Carolin Soldo, Founder and CEO of Nannypro.com. "Parents want to feel a level of comfort and security with the caregiver they are inviting into their home. The INA Basic Skills Assessment represents a critical piece in the screening process and enables parents to fully evaluate a caregiver before making a hiring decision."

In addition to the INA Basic Skills Assessment, Nannypro.com provides additional tools to give families the necessary peace of mind when hiring a caregiver. All new nanny and babysitter profiles are pre-screened by a team of moms before being posted to the site. Parents are advised to review live references and conduct in-person interviews to screen their candidates. Additionally, the company offers 4 options of best-in-class background checks including Basic and Advanced Checks, and Employment and EducationVerification Services.

Nannypro.com connects people seeking qualified caregivers with a network of trusted care providers. For more information on Nannypro.com's services, visit http://www.nannypro.com/.

About Nannypro.com:
Nannypro.com is the premier online matchmaker for families seeking nannies and babysitters with the primary goal of creating a safe platform for families to connect with caregivers nationwide in the US and Canada, obtain valuable advice and information all around the topic of childcare, parenting, and more. Registration for nannies and sitters is free, and parents choose from various membership levels, which give them the unlimited ability to post jobs, and search, contact and hire nannies and babysitters in their areas. NannyPro.com offers families best in class background checks, the International Nanny Association Nanny Skills Assessment, and pre-screens each new nanny and babysitter before posting their profile to the site. Detailed nanny and babysitter profiles allow families to find a caregiver specific to their individual needs. Nannies and babysitters use the service to connect with families and find jobs. For more information, visit www.nannypro.com.