How to Get on Nanny 911

When a Spoonful of Sugar Just Won't Do

Jennifer Cruz
On Fox's hit reality TV show, Nanny 911, Head Nanny Lilian, accompanied by her butler Fraser, oversees her team of English "specialists" to assist hard-working, frustrated parents in their quest for a peaceful household. She then assigns who she believes to be the right nanny for the job.

Nanny Deb, a resourceful and lively 20-year nanny veteran, relies on her sense of humor to cope with complex situations. Her motto is, "'I want' doesn't get." Nanny Stella, the most outspoken one of the group, employs a straightforward, no-nonsense approach. She believes in lots of love mixed with lots of structure. Extremely spoiled and unruly children are Nanny Yvonne's specialties. She combines her cheerful disposition with her English charisma to "kill 'em with kindness" while disciplining.

Think your brood would be excellent candidates for the show? Take the first step towards domestic serenity and contact "Nanny 911."

What You'll Need:
1. Names and ages of all family members
2. Address and contact information
3. A brief description of your family, its members, the out-of-control kid(s) with examples of the bad behavior and why you think it would be good for the show
4. Pictures of your family
5. Submit a videotape of your family at home, showing the typical family dynamic and any unruly behavior of your children.
6. Fill out a printed application (found on www.fox.com/nanny911). Adobe Acrobat is necessary for application download.


How to Apply (choose one option):
1. E-mail application to apply@nanny911.tv.
2. Mail application, with any photos and videotape to:
Nanny 911 Casting
5800 Sunset Blvd
Bldg 11, Suite 104
Los Angeles, CA 90028
3. Fax application to (323) 769-6605

If you have additional questions, call (866) 488-6606. Casting calls for May have already taken place, so check back frequently at www.fox.com/nanny911 for future dates and locations.


You've seen it before: unruly kids, with tongues so sharp they could cut steel (like a Ginsu knife!) Kids that misbehave in public, kids that play the sympathy game, kids that manipulate like politicians in Washington. If these kids are yours, and you're at your wits end, perhaps it's time to call in the pros. Help is just a nanny away.


Published by Jennifer Cruz

I'm not a professional writer, just a 40-something wife and mother with an opinion. I can be quite articulate on occasion, and can sometimes surprise myself with what my brain churns out onto paper. My bac...   View profile

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  • Flor 9/21/2011

    Hi my name is flora and I'm a single mother of 4. I have a 14 year old daughter, the rest are boys, their ages are 10, 5, and 4, I need help with the boys because they're hyper active they fight alot they never listen, I have tried time out but it just doesn't work they don't take it seriously, I'm having difficulty when it comes to doing homework with the 10 year old, he says that its boring that is difficult he makes up all kinds of excuses and won't do homework at all, I can leave him all day sitting down in the table with homework in front of him and still he wont care. nothing seems to motivate my kids, they won't do no chores, they fight alot they cry alot and they're rebellious with me they have no respect toward's me. please help with some advice.
    thank you. my e-mail is f.gomez92@live.com

  • Tracy Brewster 8/9/2011

    I absolutely love to watch this show. My children also enjoy loving it with me. My 6 year old daughter looked at me and said, Mom my favorite nanny is Nanny Deb. She really knows how to handle temper tantrums the best. Can she come to our house and help with the other kids? I thought this was awesome and had to share it with you.

  • tracy 1/18/2011

    hi my name is tracy i have 3 year old and 4 year i cant take it any more my kids dont listing to me they fight all the time please help me they say no to me i put on timeout and they get up and do the same thing over and over please help me ty if u want to talk to me please email me at tracymarziani@Aol.com thank u

  • tracy 1/18/2011

    i need help with my 3 year and 4 year old where can i get the number for the nanny 911

  • Miguelina 12/9/2010

    Try www.GetANanny.NET to find a great qualified nanny!

  • adina pyatt, 11/29/2010

    hey im adina,
    i live in a flat and im a tramp and a druggie

  • jack burton 11/22/2010

    my name is jack burton i am very lazy and is an alien with 3 eyes and cant even watch the kids who are right in front of me smokin weed and of drugs like me they out of control this sorta reminds me of nanny macfie and i reallly do need alot of help plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz eheheheheheheheheheheheheheheeheheheheheehehheheheeh

  • jack burton 11/22/2010

    i need a nanny as i am a alkoholic and need atention to help me get better i can not look after kids i do weed coke and fly plz help me

  • jack burton, 11/22/2010

    i need a nanny becasue all my kids hit me i live in a flat and i have 10 kids and they all share a bed with me please could i have your help

  • chloe smith 11/16/2010

    one thing i forgot was too say on bon fire night i set them on fire the next door naighbor helped me please help

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