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GUIDING HEARTS LLC

Live In Housekeeper Nanny

Edison, NJ · On-site

$220 - $230/day

Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny Job Summary A Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny provides comprehensive childcare and household support while residing in the family's home. This role combines nurturing childcare ...

GUIDING HEARTS LLC

Live In Housekeeper Nanny

Edison, NJ · On-site

$220 - $230/day

Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny Job Summary A Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny provides comprehensive childcare and household support while residing in the family's home. This role combines nurturing childcare ...

British American Household Staffing

$35 - $40/hr

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurturing, proactive, and flexible nanny looking to become ... Open to both live-in and live-out candidates. For a live-in arrangement, the family has a private ...

Chorz LLC

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weekend live in nanny

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K/yr

Our amazing family is looking for a weekend nanny to live in with us, from friday night - sunday night, 52 weekends/year. MUST have INFANT AND TODDLER experience. Light tidying up and meal prep. job ...

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How much do live nanny jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for live nanny in the United States is $23.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a live nanny?

A live nanny is a childcare professional who lives in the employer's home and provides care for the family's children. Their responsibilities typically include supervising the children, preparing meals, helping with homework, organizing activities, and sometimes performing light housekeeping related to the children. Live nannies often work full-time and may have flexible hours to accommodate the family's schedule. This arrangement can be beneficial for families needing reliable, around-the-clock childcare support.

What are some common challenges faced by live nannies, and how can they be addressed?

Live nannies often face challenges such as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, adapting to each family's unique routines, and setting professional boundaries while living in their employers' home. Open communication with the family about expectations, schedules, and privacy is essential to ensure both parties are comfortable. Additionally, joining nanny support groups and staying informed about best practices can help nannies navigate these challenges and foster a positive, respectful work environment.

What is the difference between Live Nanny vs Babysitter?

AspectLive NannyBabysitter
CredentialsChildcare certification, background checkOften no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentLong-term, consistent care in family’s homeShort-term, occasional care, often in the child's home or elsewhere
Employer & Industry UsageFamilies seeking full-time, ongoing childcareParents needing temporary or evening care
Search & Comparison IntentLong-term childcare solutionsTemporary or casual care needs

In summary, a Live Nanny provides consistent, long-term childcare with formal credentials, working full-time in the family’s home. A Babysitter typically offers short-term, casual care without requiring formal qualifications, often for evenings or occasional needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Live Nanny, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live Nanny, you need childcare experience, knowledge of child development, and often a high school diploma or higher, with some families preferring CPR and first aid certification. Familiarity with scheduling apps, baby monitors, and household management tools is also valuable. Patience, strong communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills for building trust and effectively supporting both children and parents. These skills ensure the children's safety, foster healthy development, and maintain a harmonious household environment.
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Infographic showing various Live Nanny job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,027 per year, or $23.6 per hour.
Live-In Nanny Position

Live-In Nanny Position

Nanny Poppins Agency

Grand Forks, ND • On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Other

PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Location: Grand Forks, ND
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–8:00 PM | Long Term
Guaranteed Hours: 50 hours/week
Compensation: $28–$30/hour

Commitment: Long-Term

Position Overview

A warm, active family in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a dedicated Live-In Nanny to care for their 9-month-old son. The family is relocating to a new home on August 8th, at which point a private bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen area will be made available. The family is highly organized, data-driven, and communicates through a shared Signal group chat to keep everyone on the same page. They view their nanny as an extended member of the family and are looking for someone dependable, nurturing, and fully committed to providing the best possible childcare experience. A second baby is due in September, and the family anticipates the nanny's role will expand accordingly.

Benefits

  • Live-in accommodations provided (private bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen area)
  • 10 PTO days
  • Paid major holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving

Responsibilities

  • All childcare for a 9-month-old, including feeding, bottle preparation, nap routines, tummy time, story time, and age-appropriate activities
  • Daily use of the Huckleberry app to track naps and feedings
  • Light child-related tidying and baby laundry
  • Morning daycare pickup (child attends daycare 9:00 AM–12:00 PM)
  • Maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
  • Social immersion activities such as outings to the park, stores, and community spaces
  • Bath time on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • Participating in family travel as needed (passport preferred)

Requirements

  • Experience with infants and toddlers required
  • CPR and First Aid certification required (must be current)
  • Fully vaccinated required
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Comfortable using the Signal app for family communication
  • Comfortable with family travel
  • Passport preferred
  • Active, energetic candidate preferred
  • Candidate must respect household dietary and lifestyle guidelines
  • Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references
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About Nanny Poppins Agency

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Since 1995, the Nanny Poppins Agency has been providing the highest level of support as a full-service, nationwide nanny and domestic staffing agency. Our clients range from young, rising professionals looking for their first mother’s helper, nanny, personal assistant, or housekeeper; to high-profile, world-traveling corporate executives, business owners, dual-professional families, celebrities and athletes; to professionally run family trusts and estates. We manage each search with discretion, precision, forethought and in constant consideration of your valuable time. We know that you are busy and that your standards are high. We look beyond the average and seek out the best candidates, carefully screening them prior to sending them over for your review. The Nanny Poppins Agency has earned a reputation for sourcing, thoroughly screening, and placing candidates that hold the highest standard of professionalism. Our clients return to us and refer us to their friends, family and colleagues. Our clients can trust our agency to work hard to meet their criteria and unique needs throughout the candidate screening process. Nanny Poppins will be available to them at any time after the placement is made to ensure our clients are satisfied and will return to us, referring to their family.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Windham, NH, US

Year founded

1995

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