Nanny

A Nanny cares for children, providing a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment that allows them to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

The duties of a Nanny can include:

1. Childcare: the nuts and bolts

• Preparing children for their day; dressing, grooming, getting them organized
• Preparing meals for the kids
• Driving children to school, appointments and activities
• Laundering clothes
• Tidying up after children

2. Childcare: emotional, intellectual and physical development

• Tutoring and helping with homework
• Initiating and participating in enriching activities
• Playing sports and exercising
• Story time and reading
• Connecting during “just hanging out” time

3. Managing and maintaining the household

• Light housekeeping
  • Loading and emptying dishwasher and keeping kitchen tidy
  • Taking out garbage and recycling
  • Taking care of pets
• Planning birthdays, play dates and other activities
• Doing household errands
• Grocery and other family shopping
• Picking up and dropping off dry cleaning

Compensation

Compensation is based on job responsibilities and prior experience of the employee. Nannies typically earn between $35 and $45/hour. This range includes both full-time and part-time Nannies.

Benefits

Many families provide benefits that include:

• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance

What clients and staff are saying

“I was just named Chief of Neurosurgery. My husband and I have both achieved our professional goals and raised sweet and loving children. I tell Gina, our Nanny who’s been with us for 14 years, that we couldn’t have done it without her. We’re grateful to Gina and to Town + Country for finding just the right Nanny for our family.”

– Eileen, Surgeon and Mom

“Three words: Best Job Ever! I couldn’t have asked for a better family. Thank you so much for your help and the resources you provide!”

– Cathy

“Working with families and nannies requires asking the right questions – really digging into the details about how families live day-to-day and what they value when raising their kids.”

– Sarah Thigpen, Town + Country