What is a Nanny?
The term Nanny describes someone who is hired by a private family to care for the family's children, either on a live-in or live-out basis. Most frequently, the Nanny cares for the children in the family's home. The duties generally cover all of the care of the children, including the domestic tasks relating to the children.
What are the responsibilities of a Nanny?
The most important role of a Nanny is to create a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment in which a child can flourish.
The specific responsibilities of a Nanny will vary depending on what is agreed upon with the employer. Full-time, live-out Nannies generally work between 40-50 hours a week while full-time, live-in Nannies usually work between 40-55 hours a week. Part-time Nannies work between 20-35 hours per week. A Nanny's responsibilities include everything relating to the children's physical and emotional needs. These duties typically include all of the children's meals, child-related errands, driving the children to appointments and activities, the children's laundry and light housekeeping.
What is the difference between an Au Pair and a Nanny?
An Au Pair is someone between the ages of 18-26, who comes to the United States from a foreign country as part of a cultural exchange program. They are responsible for childcare duties only, and are not allowed to perform general household tasks such as the household laundry or running the household while the parents are traveling. Their work week cannot exceed 45 hours and the candidate's time in the United States is limited to one year. An Au Pair is a member of the family and not an employee.
A Nanny may either work on a live-in or live-out basis, either full or part-time.
While the duties are generally restricted to childcare, a Nanny may also have various household responsibilities such as the family laundry or household errands. A Nanny may also run the household while the parents are traveling. The background and experience of a Nanny will vary depending on the individual candidate. Many Nannies have several years of hands-on professional experience. Nannies are not restricted by an age parameter. Since they are not limited to a one-year contract, it is possible for a Nanny to be employed by a family for years.
What is a “Share Care”?
In general, a “share care” is any arrangement where two or more families cooperate to hire one Nanny to care for the children of all the families. Typically, a Nanny will require only a slightly higher hourly wage for more children, typically in the range of an additional $1 per hour for each child in addition to the first two. The cooperating families are able to split all the costs among the entire group, so if two families hire a single Nanny, the on-going costs to each family can be cut just about in half. For tax purposes, each family participating in the share care is considered to be a separate employer.
We have a series of detailed postings at our blog about share care arrangements and the unique issues that they can present. Click here to read these postings. Our experienced placement counselors are very happy to help find professional, pre-screened candidates that meet the needs of a share care group. For share care searches, we are likely to have the best results where we have a single point of contact with the group.
What is the typical salary range for a Nanny in the Bay Area?
Salary is usually based on two factors: the amount of experience the candidate brings to the position and the duties and hours included in the job description.
Full-time Nannies who live out typically earn between $2950 and $4200 per month. Live-in Nannies usually earn between $2200 and $3000 per month. Part-time Nannies generally earn between $18 and $25 per hour. While specific salaries are negotiated between the Nanny and the family, we are happy to advise you on compensation matters.
The benefits for full-time candidates may include paid sick days, paid holidays and two to four weeks paid vacation. Other benefits may encompass medical insurance, reimbursement for automobile expenses, health club membership, tuition reimbursement and travel.
I want to begin my Nanny search with your agency, what's the next step?
Our team of Placement Counselors in our Bay Area Town & Country Resources offices stand ready with an extensive pool of cheerful, professional candidates to assist you with your household needs. Once we have the details of the assignment and a signed referral agreement, we will begin your search! Call us during our business hours, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, to talk with one of our trained Placement Counselors or to arrange a personal meeting at one of our Bay Area offices.
 Peninsula: 650-326-8570
San Francisco: 415-567-0956
East Bay: 925-627-1377
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