Professional Development for Experienced Childcare Providers

Building on your experience with children — learn multi-property coordination, evidence-based techniques for supporting emotional development, and estate team collaboration skills that position you for career advancement with affluent families who have complex family needs.

Professional Development for Experienced Childcare Providers

Building on your experience with children — learn multi-property coordination, evidence-based techniques for supporting emotional development, and estate team collaboration skills that position you for career advancement with affluent families who have complex family needs.

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Creating Career Pathways for

Private Family Childcare Professionals

At the Formator Institute, we offer specialized professional development for experienced nannies, newborn care specialists, governesses, and private educators working with families who have unique operational needs. Our approach combines evidence-based child development with practical systems for multi-property coordination, complex family dynamics, and estate team collaboration.


We created the Formator Method™ because experienced nannies told us they needed career advancement pathways in these specialized environments. Whether you're already working with affluent families or want to transition into this market, we provide the training, certification, and ongoing support to help you build on your expertise and advance your career.

At the Formator Institute, we offer specialized professional development for experienced nannies, newborn care specialists, governesses, and private educators working with families who have unique operational needs. Our approach combines evidence-based child development with practical systems for multi-property coordination, complex family dynamics, and estate team collaboration.

We created the Formator Method™ because experienced nannies told us they needed career advancement pathways in these specialized environments. Whether you're already working with affluent families or want to transition into this market, we provide the training, certification, and ongoing support to help you build on your expertise and advance your career.

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The Formator
Certification Journey

Build on your expertise with our systematic approach to private childcare specialization.

Senior
Formator

Coming Soon

50 hours coaching with
Dr. Ginny Schwager

Certified
Formator

Launching September 2025

Master multi-property coordination, complex family dynamics, and evidence-based child development knowledge. Includes practical tools, professional certification, and ongoing support that positions you for career advancement with affluent families.

Master
Formator

Coming Soon

Become a private childcare coach and team manager

The Formator
Certification Journey

Build on your expertise with our systematic approach to private childcare specialization.

Certified
Formator

Launching September 2025

Master multi-property coordination, complex family dynamics, and evidence-based child development knowledge. Includes practical tools, professional certification, and ongoing support that positions you for career advancement with affluent families.

Senior
Formator

Coming Soon

50 hours coaching included

Master
Formator

Coming Soon

Become a private childcare coach and team manager

What Makes Formator Different

Build on your expertise with our systematic approach to private childcare specialization.

Evidence-Based Curriculum Developed by Dr. Ginny Schwager with 15+ years in private households

Advanced Household
Operations Skills

Multi-property coordination, estate team collaboration, and complex family systems navigation, employment law and advanced safety protocols

Professional Tools
Observation templates, communication frameworks, and documentation systems you can use immediately

Career Advancement Support
Professional coaching and certification that positions you for advanced opportunities in private childcare

Specialized Training
Address the unique challenges of supporting child development in environments of privilege and abundance

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What You’ll Learn As A

Certified Formator

Your Foundation for Advanced Private Childcare Skills

Through interactive content, self-reflection, and real-world applications, you'll master:

IMPACT
Storytelling

Transform daily experiences into compelling narratives that demonstrate your value

LISTEN
Coordination

Navigate multiple adult perspectives while maintaining children's emotional security

SBAR
Communication

Professional coordination with household staff and specialists

TRACK
documentation

Systematic observation and progress recording that families value

What You’ll Learn As A

Certified Formator

Your Foundation for Advanced Private Childcare Skills

Through interactive content, self-reflection, and real-world applications, you'll master:

Daily Applications:

Career Integration:

Daily Applications:

Career Integration:

Agency
Partnership Program

Earn Commissions While Elevating Industry Standards

Partner with The Formator Institute through our referral program and earn commissions while providing your candidates with specialized professional development.

Custom Partnership Structures

Partnership Benefits

What's Included at Every Level:

One-on-one coaching and personalized feedback

One-on-one coaching and personalized feedback

Digital learning resources and professional tools

Digital learning resources and professional tools

Evidence-based curriculum and real-world applications

Evidence-based curriculum and real-world applications

Professional certification upon completion

Professional certification upon completion

Pricing & Pathway Overview,

Grow with Support.

Certified Formator

Certified
Formator

20 Hours Content + Bonus Coaching Sessions

Multi-property and estate team coordination, complex family dynamics, evidence-based child development, and professional positioning for private families.

$299

Launching
September 2025

Senior Formator

Senior
Formator

Coaching + Content + Capstone

Advanced HNW/UHNW household operations, crisis management, and specialized family systems, leadership, and the unique challenges of supporting child development in environments of privilege and abundance.

TBD

In Development
(Coming 2026)

Master Formator

Master
Formator

Coaching + Providing Coaching + Content + Thesis

Advanced training in leadership and coaching methodologies, compensated opportunities to train and mentor fellow Formators, and hands-on experience in curriculum development and delivery.

TBD

In Development
(Coming 2026)

Agency
Partnership Program

Earn Commissions While Elevating Industry Standards

Partner with The Formator Institute through our referral program and earn commissions while providing your candidates with specialized professional development.

Pricing & Pathway Overview,

Grow with Support.

What's Included at Every Level:

Success Stories

Nannies Who Took the Leap—and Transformed Their Careers

“Formator helped me go from being seen as ‘the nanny’ to being respected as a professional. I negotiated a $95K contract with confidence.”

Alicia, Certified Formator™

“Best nanny training for high-net-worth families. I now work with a UHNW household and feel like part of the estate team.”

Jordan, Senior Formator™

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Join the only professional nanny training program built for affluent family dynamics. With structured growth, expert coaching, and tools that deliver results, Formator Institute helps you become a certified, respected childcare professional.

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