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How much do nanny jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for nanny in Rhode Island is $23.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.64 and $26.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a nanny do?

A nanny plays a special role in a child’s life. Nannies are childcare professionals who assist parents with the day-to-day work of caring and raising children and are responsible for the children’s well-being and supportive of their emotional needs. As a nanny, your responsibilities may include preparing meals, dressing and bathing the children, arranging playdates, accompanying children to activities, and helping with schoolwork. Nannies typically work during the parent's work hours, but some families have nannies come early in the morning or stay at night until the kids go to bed. You may also be responsible for dropping off and picking up the kids at school and performing light housework.

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

To thrive as a Nanny, you need strong childcare knowledge, first aid/CPR certification, and often experience or training in early childhood development. Familiarity with child safety systems, age-appropriate activities, and sometimes communication apps for parent updates are important technical tools. Patience, reliability, adaptability, and excellent communication skills help nannies build trust and connect with both children and parents. These abilities are vital for ensuring the child's safety, fostering healthy development, and maintaining positive family relationships.

How do nannies typically coordinate with parents to ensure consistent child care routines?

Nannies often maintain open and regular communication with parents to align on daily routines, discipline approaches, and developmental activities for the children. This can involve daily handover notes, shared digital calendars, or scheduled check-ins to discuss the child's progress and any concerns. By working collaboratively, nannies help provide stability for the children and adapt to any changes in family needs or schedules. This partnership is key to delivering high-quality, personalized care and fostering a positive home environment.

What is the difference between Nanny vs Babysitter?

AspectNannyBabysitter
CredentialsMay require childcare certifications or background checksUsually no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentLong-term, consistent care in the child's homeShort-term, occasional care, often in the child's or babysitter's home
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by families for ongoing careHired for temporary or one-time needs
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for consistent, long-term childcareSeeking occasional or short-term babysitting

In summary, a nanny provides ongoing, long-term childcare with potential certifications and a regular schedule, while a babysitter offers temporary, occasional care without formal credentials. Both roles serve different needs based on the family's requirements.

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Infographic showing various Nanny job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,013 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Full Time & Part Time Nannies Needed

Jovie of Boston, Andover, North Shore and New Hampshire

Pawtucket, RI • On-site

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Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Jovie BOSTON is HIRING!

(We own all of Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Lexington, Winchester, Arlington, Belmont, Watertown, Waltham, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Wakefield, Somerville, Chelsea, Charlestown, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Revere, Everett Essex County, Andover, Reading, Burlington, Chelmsford, Lowell, Haverhill, Lynn, Stoneham, all of the North Shore and New Hampshire!)

We are looking for positive, proactive, fun professionals who care about kids as much as their parents do! We are seeking full-time and part-time nannies and sitters to care for local families in our community! If you enjoy working with children and getting outside, creating and making, activating educationally-minded activities and adventures, and imaginary play – then this is THE JOB for you! This position is ideal for a candidate who is skilled at creating a fun, silly, and playful environment in homes!

We employ our amazing caregivers and offer benefits! We also manage your payroll, and taxes and cover your worker's compensation. We can fill the hours you have available and work with your schedule; you have total control of when you want to work from our MySitters App on your phone!

We also have TOO MANY nanny placement positions with incredible families... if that’s what you are looking for please share that as well with your connection with our team!

  • Discover rewarding work that works with your schedule.
  • Make a real difference as an amazing caregiver.
  • Manage your schedule with our easy-to-use MYSITTERS APP.
  • Enjoy competitive pay and of course, awesome kids!

Benefits

  • Fun and fulfilling job working with a diverse variety of families and children.
  • Regular weekly hours with some flexibility in days and times.
  • Independence, no corporate structure or environment.
  • Contract from now - through the end of the fall, with the ability to transition to a long-term position if interested
  • Professionally paid contract position, with a biweekly direct deposit
  • A management team that handles all scheduling and payroll for you
  • Onboarding and training sessions to set you up for success before your first day with a family, and ongoing support and check-ins

Responsibilities and Requirements:

  • An engaging, child-focused individual who is willing to have fun, play, read, do arts and crafts, and do other activities.
  • 2+ years of childcare/babysitting/nanny experience.
  • Minimum of 20 hours per week and or 2-3 days a week Monday - Friday with availability 7 am-7 pm (additional weeknight weekend hours available)
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
  • Pay $18-$20 an hour*


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