NANNYGUARDS (SM)

-Next Generation Nannies-

NANNYGUARDS® and MANNYGUARDS® is the world’s first category-creating hybrid nanny/manny with security training offered only by Athena Academy. We provide nannies and mannies with an unparalleled level of situational awareness through our intense training held at our training centers.

Nannies and Mannies learn skills that take their level of expertise to a new level. Not only does a nanny or manny go through an extensive background investigation by our contracted private investigation firm, but they go through a course that teaches them skills to provide above-average ability to protect the children in their charge. NANNYGUARDS® and MANNYGUARDS® work for celebrities, sports stars, CEOs, traveling families, and everyday average families who understand the need for a NANNYGUARD® goes beyond celebrity status.

NANNYGUARDS® are trained in several disciplines including abduction mitigation, travel security, media and paparazzi relations, evacuation with children, security driving with children, and many other security-related drills and topics directly related to the protection of children in their charge.

The NANNYGUARD/MANNYGUARD training course is not standard close protection/executive protection training. The NANNYGUARD® course is specific to the nuances of caring for a child’s emotional, physical, social, creative, and intellectual development while caring for their safety and security.

NANNYGUARDS® and MANNYGUARDS® bring a level of conscious proactive and situational aware mindset to any family. We believe that no family regardless of wealth should be without a nanny or manny that has anything less than our training. Instead of NANNYGUARDS® operating with blinders on, MANNYGUARDS® and NANNYGUARDS® operate with a greater understanding of risk and are keenly aware of how to adopt risk management in families to bring greater peace of mind all while caring for the appropriate developmental needs of children.

Why Hire a Nannyguard®?
NANNYGUARDS® is a premiere category-creating company that not only aids families with nanny placement, through our network of Nannyguards® authorized placement agencies, but also provides the world's first and only nanny safety and security training programs.

NANNYGUARDS® is an answer for those that would like more peace of mind when hiring a nanny/manny.
Our collective experience in protecting people, working in federal law enforcement, investigating identities and habits of individuals, traveling in foreign countries, training bodyguards, and working with children uniquely qualifies us to help shape the next generation of nannies.

Not only are we keen professionals in background investigating all potential Nannyguards®, but we also are experienced in teaching, training, and providing protective services for individuals and families. Nannyguards® is not a security service provider but a security training group that provides nannies with the ability to look at their child care position from a different point of view.

Nannyguards® is borne from the changes occurring in our world today. With strange, unusual, violent, and unforeseen circumstances occurring on a daily basis, Nannyguards® is the answer to ensuring quality childcare. Not only do we surpass every nanny agency in "screening" (we investigate) we also bring the future of childcare through the introduction of increased situational awareness.

Nannyguards® offers a distinct service over traditionally trained nannies. With training in ways to protect your family from stalkers, paparazzi, kidnap attempts, and more. Not only do Nannyguards® have the necessary training to mitigate exposure to negative events, but in rare events, they are faced with decisions on how to ensure the safety of the children they look after Nannyguards® are prepared to do what it takes to ensure children's safety. With training that is far superior in the management of intentional or unintentional acts of harm, Nannyguards® are fulfilling their role as overall caregivers.

Nannyguards® are provided to families of all types, including celebrity, executive, reality TV, and dignitary families. Additionally, our services are even used for those families that may be traveling oftentimes in hostile parts of the world.
All nannies have a responsibility to carefully look after the direct and indirect actions of the children they are responsible for. This includes supporting the physical, social, emotional, creative, and intellectual development of the children of the family.

-What Do I Get In a Nannyguard®?
NANNYGUARDS® are extremely versatile and provides you with the greatest level of versatility among traditionally trained nannies. Despite the seriousness of our name, Nannyguards® are nannies and have all the skills, posture, and attitude of any caregiver that looks after children. They are not stoic knuckle-dragging gorillas. The fact that they go through our process tells you that these are high-caliber individuals. The training they receive means that they can meet unexpected needs you may not know you have. Even if you are not the latest to break out with a reality television series you're no different than every parent who wants to see that when their children are not with them, that they have every aspect cared for including their safety and security.

When a Nannnyguard® is placed with you they first evaluate the job of a nanny. Secondly, Nannyguards will ask questions and observe other aspects you did not consider, especially those revolving around safety concerns and security exposures. Your Nannyguard® will do things such as establishing emergency protocol, disaster preparedness and ensure fire suppression materials are nearby. In other words, they are prepared for potential eventuality and look after such things as smoke detectors, ensuring chemicals are out of reach from young ones, and ensuring that plans are put in place for any known direct threats to the children in their charge. They will also evaluate any vehicle they are provided with and ensure it is in good mechanical care and that it has necessary items for roadworthiness. If it is not up to par, they will advise you and it becomes your prerogative to decide whether you will take the Nannyguards advice. In some cases, depending upon the particulars of your family needs, Nannyguards® will evaluate routes to and from schools, research any known sex offenders in your community and work with any other estate security or security details working with other family members.

-Bodyguards OR Nannies?
NANNYGUARDS® are experienced nannies with specific training in the protection of children from intentional and unintentional acts of harm. They may work for a family as an employee or as the children's bodyguard. However, an employer-employee relationship is required if the NANNYGUARD® does not have a license to operate as a security contractor in most states of the USA.

Generally speaking, nannies are responsible for the general welfare of children and this includes their security and safety. Our program teaches nannies how to protect children as a bodyguard would, in conjunction with their responsibilities as a nanny. Nannyguards® are free to choose whether to market their skills to security companies with proper licensing or market themselves to nanny agencies or directly to families in the capacity of a Child Protection Specialist (CPS) or a nanny.