*UPDATED* May 7, 2026
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TEMPORARY POSITIONS
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PORTLAND | JUNE 11-AUGUST 28 | 25-40 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$32/HR
Family in the North Deering area of Portland are seeking a summer nanny to help care for their daughter who will be 1.5 years old. She is young but her personality is emerging and she is a sweet, happy, and curious kiddo who loves being outside, playing with toys, interacting with their dog, and going on walks. Each week brings something new and she is loving her newfound skills. They are an outdoorsy family who enjoy taking their dog for trail hikes, gardening, going to the beach, seeing live music, and watching their daughter grow and explore the world around her! Spending quality time as a family, prioritizing learning and positive encouragement, creating a safe and respectful environment, and having fun are important to them in their parenting! Their ideal nanny loves this age from infant into toddlerhood and has experience with this age. They are trustworthy, prioritizes safety, is cheerful, caring, and committed to helping their daughter learn, grow, and have fun each day!
Schedule: The FIRST four weeks (June 22-July 17th) will be Mondays and Fridays 9am-5pm. The Tues-Thurs hours are half days afternoons needed with some flexibility on hours (they can add tasks, they can provide the day off, etc. They want to be creative so it can work) for about 25 hours/week. The LAST six weeks (July 20-August 28) the hours will be Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for 40 hours/week.
Duties: Taking care of one child- developmentally appropriate play activities, feedings, naps, diapers, food prep for child, clean up after her, getting outside, on walks, to activities, working on her growth
Pets: One sweet dog, Golden Retriever care not needed
Parents: Dad works from home fully, mom works from home part time but they will be busy and out of the way
Driving: Yes, they have a vehicle nanny can use
Pay: $25-$32/hr
Reference Code: #HelpTheirDaughterLearn,Grow,&HaveFun
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CUMBERLAND FORESIDE | 20-30 HOURS/WEEK | JUNE- END OF AUG | $25-$30/HR
Family in Cumberland Foreside are seeking a part time summer nanny to help care for their daughter who is a sweet, gentle, and curious 2.5-year-old. She can be a bit shy at first but warms up with consistency and kindness. She loves imaginative play, especially with her stuffed animals, and enjoys spending time both inside and out. She does best with a patient, nurturing caregiver who encourages her creativity and helps her feel comfortable and confident. They consider themselves to be a warm and loving family whoever values their time together. Their approach to parenting is being respectful, consistent, and communicative. They aim to set clear, age appropriate boundaries while still being gentle and encourage independence, curiosity, and creativity. Their ideal nanny is someone who is warm, proactive, engaging, can go with the flow, is kind, attentive, and excited to come up with fun and creative activities. Overall they are hoping to find someone who feels like a natural fit with their family and is easygoing, responsible, and genuinely invested in creating a fun, supportive environment for their daughter.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-2pm for 30 hours/week. there are a four weeks in July/early August where she could attend a morning summer camp, nanny hours would be 10am-2pm for those four weeks if nanny is open to hours going down to 20 hours/week BUT this is all flexible and not required, their priority is finding a great nanny
Duties: Toddler care with an emphasis on engagement and socialization including playdates, outings, and spending time with other children. Planning art projects, reading, creative play, walks, playgrounds, keeping with schedule and routines, help potty train, all daily needs, clean up after her. Only child duties.
Pets: One dog, care not needed- super sweet girl, she is bigger at 70lbs and initially will bark at a new person
Parents: Dad WFH
Driving: Yes to story times, playgrounds, playdates etc. Will provide a carseat and mileage reimbursement for the nanny to use their vehicle.
Pay: $25-$30+hr, Paid holiday Juneteenth and two paid sick days
Reference Code: #EmphasisOnEngagement&Socialization
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CAPE ELIZABETH | AUGUST 4TH - AUGUST 28TH | 28 HOURS/WEEK | $30-$35/HR
Family coming to Cape for the month of August in a lovely home on the ocean are seeking a part time nanny to help care for their daughter who will be 20 months old at that time. She is cheerful, busy, curious, loves exploring, being outside, reading, is highly communicative and affectionate. As a family they enjoy walking and being outside, relaxing and playing at home. They believe in calm and confident parenting, acknowledging the child and meeting them where they are at along with holding firm boundaries and expectations. They lead with love and want to nurture her interests and passions with self confidence. They own a tech company that is extremely intense so work is a big part of their lives, but they are excited for some coastal Maine time together this summer (they will be working). Their ideal nanny is calm, confident, experiences in child development as well as toddler care, is compassionate, loving, and passionate about working with children.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm or 10am-4pm, super flexible + Saturday evenings 6:30pm-10:30pm for about 28 hours/week. They could also adjust the amount of hours or another day off, they are very open.
Duties: Caring for their toddler, playing, engaging together, outside time, naps, meals, walks, going to library and activities, help with potty training, picking up toys, children laundry and dishes
Pets: One dog, a Cavapoo, care is not needed
Parents: Parents will be in and out but plan to be working
Driving: Yes, to library, activities, Children’s Museum, will reimburse mileage
Pay: $30-$35/hr
Reference Code: #CoastalCapeAugustFamily
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FULL TIME POSITIONS
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PORTLAND | 36-40 HOURS /WEEK | STARTS AUGUST 3RD | $25-$31/HOUR
First time parents in Portland’s Rosemont area are seeking a full time nanny to start with them in August when their baby girl will be about 5 months old. So far she is a fairly calm and happy while having the usual fussy moments (she hates diaper changes!) She does well in the car, loves tummy time, and can easily be put down for a nap. Parents love spending time with friends, being outside, and also can enjoy a chill night on the couch. They hope to develop a secure attachment in their daughter, create an environment for her to explore her own interests/likes/dislikes, and their biggest parenting goal is for their daughter to feel loved, supported, and become a kind person. Their ideal is seeking a long term position, to stay at least 1.5 years although they would love to consider longer, an accepting nanny of the LGBTQ+ community, is nurturing, reliable, playful, supportive, and knowledgeable about child development. They would be accepting and affirming of all types of families and backgrounds and someone who is invested and feels like an important part of their daughter’s caregiving community.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Fridays 9am-1pm (to start, Friday changes to full day early in 2027) for 36-40 hours/week. They have grandparents near by that can help provide flexibility to the nanny as needed.
Duties: Provide loving and safe care of one baby- bottles, meals when old enough, naps, diapers, dressing, playing, working on her developmental milestones, playing outside, planning activities and outings, going to parks, library, etc. Loading/unloading dishwasher, picking up after the baby, rarely run an errand.
Pets: One cat, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work from home and will give the nanny space
Driving: Yes from school and to actives, IRS mileage reimbursement offered for nanny to use their car.
They are VERY interested in a nanny wanting to bring their own child
Pay: $25-$31/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days + Bonuses
Reference Code: #FeelLoved,Supported,&BecomeAKindPerson
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YARMOUTH | 35+ HOURS/WEEK | STARTS END of AUG/SEPT | $30-$35/HR
Family in Yarmouth are seeking a full time nanny/household manager to join them when their current nanny moves at the end of August/September. They have two girls ages 8 and 4 years old. Their oldest is in school full days (summer camps during the summer) and is sweet, sensitive, thoughtful who loves to dance, read, and do crafts. Their youngest is a free spirit who moves to the beat of her own drum, she is social butterfly and a great storyteller. She loves to run, dance, imaginative play, and is affectionate and loves to snuggle. She will be starting Pre-K this fall which will be her first time at school. The family has a condo at Sunday River where they spend most winter weekends and are teaching both girls to ski. They also like to hike and explore nature. They try to have a warm but authoritative parenting style providing the girls with boundaries and routine while respecting their feelings and allowing them space to express themselves. Both parents work demanding jobs with long hours and their ideal household manager/nanny sees themselves as a collaborator, is able to communication freely with both parents, is receptive to feedback, has initiative, is warm, affectionate, loves their children, and will care deeply for their girls and help them grow. 1+ year commitment, preference for long term commitment.
Schedule: Monday & Wed 11am-5:30pm, Fridays 11am-5pm, Tues & Thursday 11am-7pm for at minimum 35 hours/week. Availability for school break and children home from school with minor illnesses
Duties: Childcare- getting the children off the bus usually around 3:45/4pm, Playing, snacks/meals, naps, playdates, dance and gymnastics lessons, dinner prep, getting ready for bed with bath time, Household- cleaning playroom, dishes, laundry, tidying up kid spaces, toy rotating, pet care, household laundry, grocery shopping, meal planning and prep for children, ordering household supplies coming up with new organizational tasks and projects, help during school breaks and possible home from school with minor illnesses
Pets: Cats and chickens, care needed yes
Parents: Mom works outside of the home, dad works from home office when not traveling. The children are used to this set up.
Driving: Yes from school and to actives, IRS mileage reimbursement offered for nanny to use their car.
Pay: $30-$35/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days + Bonuses
Reference Code: #NannyCollaborator
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AUBURN | STARTS ASAP | 40 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$32/HOUR
Family in Auburn are seeking a full day nanny to join them starting asap. They would like four 10 hour days/week and can be flexible on the nanny day off. They have a one year old girl who is pretty easy going and they love taking walks together, going out to eat, and relaxing with a good movie. Their ideal nanny is going to be obsessed with children and taking care of kids, excited to do arts and crafts, and getting outside together! They would love a nanny for many years if things work out.
Schedule: 8am-6pm Four days/week, they are flexible as to which day off depending in nanny’s preference for 40 hours/week.
Duties: All Baby care, playing with her, planning fun activities, getting outside, washing her bottles, preparing her food, cleaning her general areas after use
Pets: One dog, black lab, care is needed- feeding, letting outside
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Yes to the parks and around town (not required but preferred), mileage pay
Pay: $25-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation (one week of nanny’s choice and one week family’s choice) + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #ObsessedWithChildren
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MOVING TO CAPE ELIZABETH, SO PORTLAND, FALMOUTH OR YARMOUTH | 33 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS AUGUST 31st | $30-$32/HR
Family that is moving to the Greater Portland area this summer is seeking a full time nanny to join them starring August 31st. They are making offers on homes in the Cape Elizabeth and So Portland areas but may open up their search to Falmouth and Yarmouth as well. They have three boys ages 3, 6, and 8.5 years old who will all be in school so they need some childcare and household care. Their youngest is a joyful and humorous toddler who loves imaginative play, building with magna-tiles, and reading. Their middle child is a naturally nurturing kiddo who is high energy but also enjoys cuddling on the couch with a cup of tea. He is social, loves being around people, and loves all sports. Their oldest is a focused and pensive child who loves math, reading, soccer, and legos. The boys are all loving towards each other although as siblings do, they can bicker and antagonize each other. They are raising their boys to be kind and compassionate men, they like to play together and are a silly family that love playing hide-n-seek, having a dance party, and a family game of soccer together. Their house is loud and energetic- their boys are active. They focus on connections, having boundaries, and talking through their feelings.
Their ideal nanny is calm through chaos. Above that, they enjoy the energy in a lively home, does not get flustered by noise, a mess, or kids’ requests. They can kindly hold a boundary, even when asked repeatedly, can step in to break up a fight, and their perspective on kids is that kids do the best they can. When a kid has trouble meeting expectations of behavior, the nanny thinks: “this is a good kid having a hard time.” They work hard to build a connection with each of the kids, listens to them about their interests, is active and likes to play with the kids— sit on the floor and do crafts, join a dance party, or play a. soccer game. Their ideal nanny is silly with the kids and will take them outside in all (safe) weather. Sporty, Funny, and Goofy if you asked the kids. Very long term preferred,
Schedule: Tues, Wed, and Thursdays 7am-6pm for 33 hours/week
Duties: Getting the children ready for school, packing lunches/snacks, water bottles, prepare breakfast, teeth brushing, dressed in weather appropriate clothing, and getting the children to school (bus for older boys, dripping off youngest). While children are at school they could use help tidying up after breakfast making sure beds are made, rooms are cleaned, household laundry, meal prep, dishes. Afterschool picking up youngest and being home for the bus drop off of the older children, ensuring safe play, outside time, running around, homework help. If no school or sick day, they would adjust to provide solely childcare those days
Pets: None
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Yes will reimburse at the IRS rate
Pay: $30-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #Sporty,Funny,GoofyNannyNeeded
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BRUNSWICK | 120 HOURS/MONTH GUARANTEED ( 10-40+ HOURS/WEEK VARIES and ROTATES) | FLEXIBLE START DATE | $22-$32/HR
Single father in a wonderful Brunswick location walking distance to in town and library is seeking a flexible nanny/household manager to start anytime- super flexible on when this could work. He has his 3 year old son one week on, one week off. He can guarantee full time pay averaging 30 hours/week, 120 hours/month. He would have one full time week of childcare needed 40+ hours/week when he has his son and then the week he doesn’t have him, he will have household tasks for part time hours that week 10-20 hours/week. This schedule would work great for nannies that have flexibility but enjoy having weeks with less hours and then busier weeks as well. His son is such a positive, happy child who is energetic and obsessed with trucks, Hot Wheels, and Playdooh. He loves playing outside, riding his bike, going to the playground, music class, and gymnastic classes. Dad is a hands-on father who values structure and intentional parenting who prioritizes creating a stable, engaging, and positive environment for his son. He is seeking a nanny who can operate as a trusted extension of the household, who is reliable, grounded, and aligned with strong family values. He rarely has screen time and prefers music (bonus for nannies with any musical background or abilities). His ideal nanny is kind, patient, loving, supportive, is creative, able to provide a structured environment that challenges his son to try new things and encourages bravery, will help him explore his interests in a safe manner, is able toot introduce opinions/politics/sensitive topics to his son as he is maintaining a parent-led approach to these topics.
Schedule: One week full time Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-3pm, and Wednesdays going later until 9:45pm when he has his music season preparing for performances for 40 hours/week. One part time week, total flexibility on hours for household tasks for 10-20 hours/week. Occasional weekend evening shifts when he has musical performances. Schedule is available in advance and rarely but on occasion he might need to switch on/off weeks for when he travels
Duties: Childcare weeks- all daily duties caring for a 3 year old- meals, snacks, going outside, on walks, to playgrounds, library, outings, taking to classes. During the later shift helping with his bedtime routine. He no longer naps and is potty trained. Working with him on reading, ABC’s, child appropriate math, and music. Non-Childcare Weeks- errands, grocery shopping, meal prep for child meals, handling of returns to stores, dishes, recycling, vacuuming, sweeping, light tidying up no deep cleaning, restocking the fridge and pantry. Dad often travels during off weeks so being able to manage the home and have it ready for his son the following week.
Pets: None
Parents: Dad works from home with a demanding job, although mostly unavailable can be if needed
Driving: Yes can use family vehicle
Open to nanny with child
Pay: $22-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days + Guaranteed Hours of 120 hours/month
Reference Code: #&TrustedExtensionOfHousehold
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PORTLAND | STARTS ANYTIME (VERY FLEX) | 20-35 HOURS/WEEK | $27-$32/HR
Family in the West End of Portland are seeking a nanny/household manager/mother’s helper to join them three full days + optional occasional hours elsewhere. Mom is a single parent that needs an additional set of hands to help make their home run more smoothly. She feels the greatest need would be mornings getting the two oldest ready for school and summer camps but also is open to adding a bedtime or weekend shift. She has four children two boys ages 1 and 7 and two girls ages 5 and 3.5 years old. The two oldest are in school and mom enjoys dropping them off so nanny can stay home with the two youngest. During the summer mom might be with one or two of the children while nanny is with the others, the goal is for mom to still continue having one on one time with her children while also making sure all of their needs are met. The children are smart, caring, sweet, and easygoing- they would love a nanny to become a friend and family member. As a family they enjoy spending time outside, minimize screen time, and mom is firm with rules and ask the children to be respectful and kind. She also likes for them to be kids and run around and play as much as possible- they enjoy spending time at the parks, playgrounds, and making new friends. Their family loves spontaneous adventures! Mom loves her time with the children so the idea of having a nanny is to allow for her to have even more time with them and for the nanny to be second set of hands and eyes. Their ideal nanny is soft spoken yet firm, is loving, safe, engaging, and playful.
Schedule: Flexible on which days, two or three full days/week 8am-5pm plus optional additional hours for bedtime or weekends. Minimum is 20 hours/week and up to 35 hours/week.
Duties: Care of four children and their various needs, focus on their wellbeing, engagement, forming a bond together with them, daily needs, working with mom to see where help is needed- which children, household tasks such as laundry, cooking, errands, etc. Occasionally dropping off or picking up kids from school
Pets: None
Parents: Mom will be around, seeking a second set of hands and support and more of a nanny/parent collaboration Also the grandmother occasionally lives in the home as well
Driving: Yes can use family vehicle
Pay: $27-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays+ Paid Sick Days + Negotiable
Reference Code: #SpontaneousAdventures
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PORTLAND | STARTS MAY | 35 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$28/HR
Family in Portland had their second baby girl in February and are seeking a nanny four days/week to care for her. Their older daughter who is almost 2 is in full time daycare and care will not be needed. Parents were both raised in families with strong values that they hope to instill in their own children. They love their family time together taking walks, cooking together, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Their ideal nanny has infant experience, is educated in ECE and developmental milestones, is CPR certified or able to be by May, is vaccinated or willing to be updated, is punctual, dependable, a good communicator, patient, calm, nurturing, has good initiative, and is enthusiastic to engage in children in a meaningful way. At least one year needed, maybe longer
Schedule: Monday-Friday10am-5pm for 35 hours/week
Duties: all infant care and providing attentive, loving care to her during the day, keeping her sate, working on developmental milestones, prioritize outside time, care for toddler when not in school, kids laundry, daily walks, reading, sticking with schedules, tidying up after the baby
Pets: An elderly cat and dog, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work from home
Driving: Possibly as baby gets older and to fun child related spaces
Pay: $25-$28/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #EngageWithChildreninMeaningfulWay
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FALMOUTH | STARTS ASAP | 20-35 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$30/HR
Busy family in Falmouth are seeking a household manager to join them full or part time. With a minimum of 20 hours/week, maximum of 35 hours/week depending on what the candidate needs for hours and household tasks they are open to taking on. They have a 10 year old daughter at one school and 8 and 5 year old boys at another school. The childcare hours would fall afterschool 2:30-6:30 with a little bit of flexibility on each side. As a family of five, they enjoy an active schedule with plenty of outdoor activities, they all love going to the beach, parks, and various activities. Their ideal candidate is caring, loving, supportive, easygoing, experienced, active, helpful, and has good initiative. They are still in touch with their nanny from when the children were younger, they love keeping their connections together.
Schedule: Mon-Friday 2:30-6:30pm required hours, household managing hours are flexible, they would like to include an occasional weekend, date night, or later evening shift but want to keep it all flexible
Duties: Picking up their daughter from school and getting the boys from the bus, bring to activities and sports, dinner, tidying up. The household managing hours are flexible and can include light housework, laundry, dishes, meal prep
Pets: one lizard no care needed
Parents: Mom works from home three weeks of the month, dad works from home two days/week
Driving: Yes picking up from school, brining to activities, will reimburse
Pay: $25-$30/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation+ Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #KeepingNannyConnections
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WINDHAM | 40 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS MAY, CAN BE FLEX | $28-$32/HR
Family in Windham are seeking a full time nanny to join them May (can wait for the right fit) and stay with them long term until summer 2027. They have a 2.5 year old son who attends a full time program although will be home in the summer a baby that was born in mid December. Care is mostly for the baby and then includes both baby and toddler when he isn’t in school. Their baby is happy, smiley, sleeps well, and in general is a very easy baby. Their son is friendly, outgoing, loves playing with others and also good at independent play, loves all things trucks, art projects, reading, and playing outside. As a family they love getting outside eery day and are excited as their children get older to go on hikes, ski trips, and bike rides. They don’t have a tv and encourage their children in self-directed play. They are huge fans of classic children’s book literature such as Stuart Little, the Moomin books, Winnie the Pooh) even if they are geared to slightly older kiddos. They are mindful of nutrition, healthy cooking and living who eat veggies with every meal and they serve them the same foods the adults eat. They believe in a mindful approach to parent which includes setting clear boundaries, but allowing some freedoms. Lastly, they joke a a lot with one another and try to weather the intensity of parenting younger children with humor! Their ideal nanny is a self starter who takes initiative and has good judgement caring for the children, cleaning, and planning activities. They would love to work with a nanny who values reading as much as they do. Nanny should be up to date, or willing to be on common vaccines.
Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: Full time infant care duties, all daily needs plus tummy time, outside time, walks, reading to her, sticking with sleep schedule. Watching both children when the toddler isn’t in school- getting outside, to activities in the community, potty training. Helping to keep the home tidy and having the oldest child help with picking up. Children’s laundry, children’s dishes including washing pump parts, bedding, prepare lunches, packing school lunch, keeping nursery stocked and tidy.
Pets: Two fully cats, care not needed
Parents: Both parents WFH- total nanny autonomy and they try and stay out of the way
Driving: Yes for outings, story time, possible school drop off or pick up (in Portland) Can use family vehicle or will reimburse the nanny if using the nanny car
Pay: $28-$32/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation+ Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days + Travel with the Family + Bonuses
Reference Code: #ParentingWithHumor
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CAPE ELIZABETH | STARTS SEPT | 35-40 HOURS/WEEK | $28-$31/HR
Family in Cape Elizabeth are seeking a full time nanny to join their family this fall after mom finishes up her maternity leave. They have a 6 year old son, 3.5 year old daughter (will be 4 when nanny starts), and baby due at the end of April. Their older children both attend Waynflete in Portland full days and attend some aftercare as well. Their son is calm, collected, thoughtful, has the typical amount of 6 year old boy energy but is not rambunctious or physical. His preferred play is pretend games, playgrounds, board games, and art projects. Their daughter is a little sillier and generally wants to do whatever her brother is doing, she is self assured, independent, and a chatter box! They enjoy playing together and are often looking for a grown up to play along with although they are also good at independent play. Their priority for their children is to grow up to be kind, curious, and content. They are a loving, attentive, warm, and happy family who value the opportunity to be with their children. They value children’s development and education, and believe in boundaries and rules. They have had a beloved nanny back when they lived in Boston and are excited to find their ideally long term Maine nanny. Their ideal nanny is devoted to caring for children, this is their career, is engaging, experienced caring for multiple children, is calm, a team player, eager to get the baby out of the house every day (they’re okay with naps outside of the home!), will play on the floor, will not use screen time, is proactive in finding ways to take notice of things that may be needed, will to follow their sleep routine, and comfortable caring for sick children when they may be home from school (past the contagious period). Their nanny should be reliable, wants to become part of their family, and could see this position being a good long term fit.
Schedule: 4-5 days/week that falls Monday-Friday. Some weeks it will be four 10 hour days, other weeks five days 8 hour shifts. The hours will generally fall between 8am-6pm and are set four months in advance so nanny can plan accordingly.
Duties: Primary duty will be caring for one infant and all baby care takes. Picking up/dropping off older children occasionally to school, bringing to activities, snacks, prepare children meals, help with children’s dishes, baby bottles, children’s laundry, keeping the room tidy, run an errand occasionally.
Pets: No pets
Parents: Mom works outside of the home, dad works from home but is unavailable for the most part
Driving: Yes, to activities, classes, picking up and dropping off older children to school. They will reimburse for mileage when nanny using their vehicle and also nanny can use the family vehicle if transporting all three children
Pay: $28-$31/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #SeekingTheirNextBelovedNanny
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PORTLAND | STARTS NOVEMBER | 34-36 HOURS/WEEK | $23-$29/HOUR
Family in Portland’s East Deering neighborhood are seeking a full time nanny to join them this fall when their baby will be about three months old (due at the end of August). As a couple they enjoy the outdoors, boating, paddle boarding, skiing, love to cook and also dine out, they both work hard and enjoy a relaxing weekend as well. Their ideal nanny is an experienced infant caregiver who is confident, attentive, truly enjoys working with young children, can stay ideally at least 1+ year, is engaging, open to being outside daily, bring to classes and activities, and can follow their no screen time policy.
Schedule: Three shifts/week that fall Mon-Fri. One shift will be 6:30am-6:30pm and two shifts will be 6:30am-4:30pm for about 34-36 hours/week. They will know their schedule ten weeks in advance and the days off vary and will not be set. Occasional weekend shift will be needed if dad is traveling for work and mom is working one of her 12 weekend shifts (only when they overlap and also are open to hiring a sitter for a weekend shift)
Duties: Infant care duties- bottles, naps, diapers, soothing, nap schedule, support growth and development, activities, classes, outside time daily, walks, help keep house tidy, prep foods for him when older, any house help if time allows. If nanny wanted a 40 hour work week, they could add hours for household tasks and cleaning.
Pets: Two cats, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Yes to activities, car not available but will reimburse
Pay: $23-$29/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Travel with Family
Reference Code: #ThreeFullDays/Week
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PORTLAND | STARTS ASAP | AVERAGES 25 HOURS/WEEK | $750-$900WEEK
Family of four living in Portland’s Stroudwater neighborhood is seeking a nanny to help care for two children and manage household tasks. 11 year old girl and 9 year old boy. Dad travels for work so is paying close to a full time nanny so they can keep availability open but his regular ongoing needs will be just about 25 hours/week. He will need a combination of set hours, on-call hours (sick/snow day/holiday), and overnights for when he travels. The salary includes the likelihood of needing some on-call and sick day coverage and nanny will maintain consistent income regardless of hours worked. There will be approximately 2-4 overnight shifts needed each month. They have a guest bedroom available for the nanny and duties for the overnights include getting kids on/off the bus, driving them to activities, engaging and playing with them, outside time, meal, and bedtime routines.
The children go to full time summer camps so the schedule will remain fairly consistent year round. Rarely they will have the kids a full week but it’s possible and would know in advance. His daughter is very kind, shows concern for others, is creative, and bright. His son is affectionate, loving, observant, and likes to figure out how things work. As a family they enjoy swimming, skiing, hiking with the dog, cooking/baking together, game or movie nights and traveling. Dad’s parenting style is to enable the kids personalities, creativity, and fun while keeping them safe and healthy. Minimize screen time and get outside with friends as much as possible. The ideal nanny will be first and foremost responsible and trustworthy and is a role model to the kids. He would like an experienced nanny, someone engaging, excited to bring them out and about and to activities, is caring, creative, and knows how to have fun. A nanny who could also be helpful around the house while still prioritizing the children. They have a pool so a nanny comfortable around water would be best. They are seeking a long term fit and someone that would truly be invested in making a connection together.
Schedule: Set hours are Mondays & Tuesdays 3:00-9:00 pm, and every other Friday 2:30pm-6:30pm. He will need the nanny to be on-call full days Mon-Wed for a school vacation week/holiday/sick day. Some additional days on/off with vacations and can provide months notice. When dad travels for work, on-call hours could start as early as Sunday 4am until Wednesday 6pm, but that is a rare occurrence, however nanny should be available if so. Dad travels last minute about once/month and other dates are prescheduled.
Duties: childcare duties- getting off bus, drive to activities, play, nightly routines. Overnights include bedtime routine and then getting kids ready for school in the morning. Household tasks include: Running errands, preparing meals & packing lunches for school or camp, laundry, dog food prep, miscellaneous household tasks, tidying at the end of each day.
Pets: One 80 pound lab mix. Dog is timid and stands off at first but will warm up with a proper introduction. Feeding, preparing food and walking him when you can.
Parents: Dad works from home when not traveling and is rarely available until after 6pm. When he is traveling, his girlfriend sometimes joins on the trip and other times will be home with the children and nanny, but the nanny should expect the same schedule.
Driving: Yes, to and from activities. Mileage reimbursement in the summer.
Pay: $750-$900/week
Benefits: Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Bonuses
Reference code: #SalariedStroudwater
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PORTLAND | 40 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS APRIL/MAY | $25-$28/HOUR
Family in Portland’s Back Cove neighborhood are seeking a full time nanny to join them ideally sometime in April May. They have one daughter who will be turning 3 in May is an easygoing toddler, pretty mellow but super outgoing, loves playing with other toddlers in the neighborhood although spends a good amount of time eyeing them up before actually playing and engaging with them, loves going on walks, to parks and playgrounds, painting, and just playing. They welcomed a new baby boy at the start of 2026 and mom returns back to work when he is 6 months old. As a family they are pretty laidback and enjoy spending time around Portland with some day trips. They like to encourage their daughter to try new things, feel her emotions, and give her support while also giving her space to fail.
They would love a nanny that has a childcare background or education in ECE/Education. They would love for the nanny to focus on their daughter’s language, reading, and developmental skills although she will be starting half day preschool this fall as well. They would like a reliable nanny but also they are flexible and understanding of when things come up. A nanny that might be flexible to stay a little later when dad travels would be ideal but not required.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: Caring for their daughter and focusing on her growth and development, providing enriching play, daily walks, playing in the neighborhood, preparing meals and snacks, all daily needs. She starts preschool this fall and parents will drop off/pick up. When mom returns to work nanny will be responsible for caring for the infant as well so all baby care related tasks and then spending time with both children in the afternoons.
Pets: One dog, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work from home and dad travels occasionally for work
Driving: No driving required, they prefer if nanny and child stick close around the neighborhood although can see being open to the nanny driving once more comfortable or for larger scheduled activities
Open to nanny with child
Pay: $25-$28/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days + health insurance contribution
Reference Code: ##Preschooler&BabyinPortland
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PORTLAND | START DATE FLEXIBLE | 45 HOURS/WEEK | $23-$26/HR
Family out off Allen Ave in Portland are seeking a full time nanny with a flexible start date. They have a 7 month old baby boy who is fun loving, silly, smiley, curious, eats well, sleeps well, and is happy to be along for the ride as well as a 4 year old girl in preschool full time who is outgoing. The nanny will mostly be caring for their baby solely and occasionally their daughter on school vaca/in-service days. As a family they love to play together outside, limit screen time, love having music on, read lots of books, and spend lots of time with friends and family.
Their ideal nanny is a great communicator, is honest, consistent, reliable, interested in child enrichment and development and provide activities and outings that are age appropriate, is curious about child development- they have lots of child friendly space in their home and lots of toys and games. They are looking for a 3rd partner in helping to raise their children. They live by some great trails in Portland so a nanny that enjoys being outside.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm for 45 hours/week
Duties: Primarily caring for the baby- naps, feeding, play, keep on schedule, outside play, preparing baby foods, baby laundry, and occasionally when their 4 year old daughter doesn’t have school caring for both children
Pets: None
Parents: Yes both parents work from home often, they have a large home and plenty of space where they are able to stay out of the way, nanny will have total independence and freedom.
Driving: They are open to the nanny driving to music classes and the library although they have a great home set up with play spaces and trails to work locally.
Pay: $23-$26/hr
Benefits: Paid Vaca + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #3rdPartnerInFamily
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FALMOUTH | 30+ HOURS/WEEK | STARTS AUGUST 4TH | $25-$35/HR
Family in Falmouth (off Blackstrap Rd) with three children in school are seeking a full time nanny/household manager to start with them August 2026 when their nanny of three years will be moving on. Childcare is about 10 hours/week and household care is about 20 hours/week. They have three children ages 11.5 y/o boy, 10.5 y/o girl, and 8.5 y/o boy and would love a nanny that can help manage their busy school & summer schedules and have fun with them in the down time. Their oldest is clever and charming, enjoys coding and technology, is well-mannered and polite, is an avid reader, and mature for his age. Their daughter is the leader, very independent, athletic, loves baking and figure skates 5-6 times/week and also does gymnastics. Their youngest hasn’t met a sport he doesn’t love but baseball and football are his favorites, he is super active, has a great sense of humor & loves making others laugh, and sees the best in people. The children all love to play together and generally get along and also enjoy their own independent time. As a family they love supporting each other at various sporting events, taking trips to the beach, pool days, Friday pizza nights, and family adventures are their favorites. Their children all attended Montessori preschool when they were younger so they try and foster independence, kindness for everyone, and for discipline it’s more about being consistent and providing feedback.
They have both household and childcare needs and have some flexibility with the schedule for household help. Their required hours will include afterschool 230pm-630pm (one Wednesday/month is early release and hours start at 11am) and then can add another 10 hours for household managing guaranteeing at least 30 hours/week. For the afterschool hours nanny will be helping to get them off the bus or pick up to school and bring to various activities. They keep their Fridays free from all activities and this is the day the kids can relax/have a down day, nanny can plan special activities and such. The role is less about planning things and more about getting the kids to and from various places- it’s busy and non-stop and works well for the kids and family. The household managing duties will include helping with preparing kid meals only, the family laundry, house organization (kids rooms, toys, clothing), running errands, grocery shopping, clothes rotation, etc. They are first and foremost looking for a teammate! As their children grow, they really need someone to be a trusted adult and be there so that they can experience childhood in Maine to the fullest. Their ideal candidate will be able to stay on top of tasks and have initiative so that as a family they can maximize their family time together outside of work and on the weekends. They would love to have someone long term who will be able to stay on and grow with their family.
Schedule: 30 hours/week guaranteed. The required hours will include 2:30pm-6:30pm and the additional 10 hours are all flexible (could have two longer days and 3 shorter, or have something more regular such as 1230-630.) All very flexible. They would like for the candidate to be flexible during times the children aren’t in school and hours could increase up to 30-40 hours/week. Kids have summer camps so hours can remain the same during summer except for the 1-2 weeks during the summer there are no camps.
Duties: Childcare duties include picking up from school or meeting off the bus, driving to activities & appointments, maintaining a consistent afterschool routine and following schedules, homework, reading time, structured and unstructured time, getting settled in at home, preparing dinner, using Friday downtime for fun child-focused activities, model and reinforce positive behavior, respect, and healthy boundaries. Household help includes meal prep and cooking , clean kitchen, laundry, organizing pantry/lunch boxes/closets/kid supplies, errands, and grocery shopping, creating grocery list.
Pets: No
Parents: Both parents work outside the home
Driving: Yes, they reimburse mileage at the IRS rate, offering car detailing 1-2x/year, and provide booster seats for the children that fit in most all typical vehicles (just not something tiny like a mini-Cooper)
Open to a nanny with a child if their vehicle can accommodate
Pay: $25-$35/hour
Benefits: Two weeks paid vacation of nanny’s choosing+ Paid Holidays+ paid sick days + Bonuses+ cell phone reimbursement
Reference Code: #HelpMaximizeTheirFamilyTime
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PART TIME POSITIONS
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CUMBERLAND | 8-12 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ANYTIME | $25-$35/HOUR
Family in Cumberland is seeking a very part time 1-2 shifts/week nanny/household manager to help care for their 3 year old daughter who is loving, energetic, loves imaginary play, sensory play, arts and crafts, and being outside. She attends a full time Montessori program and they need support caring for her one day afterschool and a weekend shift and/or occasional shift based around nanny availability. They value communication, having close time together as a family, being outdoors, learning through play, and leading with love. They avoid screen time and encourage outdoor play. Their ideal nanny is someone who is experience, takes an educational approach and values building independence through collaboration. Their ideal nanny is also kind, patient, values a child-led approach, is creative, enjoys art,
Schedule: One weekday shift/week, flexible on which day no Mondays so any weekday Tues-Friday for a full or half day 4-8 hour shift. Minimum hours would be 2/2:30pm-6/6:30pm and hours prior for household managing if nanny is available and interested. Varying occasional weekend shift that can be flexible. Additional optional shifts here and there if nanny is available such a school vacation day or mild sick day.
Duties: Helping care for their daughter afterschool, playing, engaging, getting dinner ready, keep her safe, encourage creative play. Household tasks if nanny wants is grocery shopping, errands, laundry, help with hired contractors, meal prep, dry cleaning, mailing packages, etc
Pets: None
Parents: Dad works from home but is occupied with work
Driving: Eventually to pick up daughter from school, to use for errands
Open to a nanny with a child
Pay: $25-$35/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation
Reference Code: #ChildLedApproach
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RAYMOND | 15 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS END OF AUG | $25-$30/HOUR
Family in Raymond are seeking a part time nanny two days/week to start at the end of August to stay ideally long term. They have three children a 5 y/o boy, 3 y/o girl, and 1 y/o boy. The oldest is in school full days and the middle has part time preschool. Their oldest is a sweet, thoughtful boy who truly loves being a big brother and helping out. Their middle child is expressive and spirited who knows what she likes and isn’t shy about sharing her opinions! Their youngest is curious, active, and happiest when outside exploring or having a snack. All three children get along well and genuinely enjoy each other’s company, they play together often and well! They are a down to earth family who enjoys spending time together in simple ways (playing outside, doing art projects, exploring, just being together at home). With three young children, their home is naturally active and a bit chaotic at times but they approach that with a sense of humor and realistic expectations. Overall they are looking for someone who will feel comfortable jumping into a busy, lively household and becoming part of a warm, collaborative family dynamic as well as someone who can balance structure with flexibility and take things in stride.
Their ideal nanny is reliable, responsible, safety minded, warm, a lover of being outside, is patient, flexible, easygoing, and a good communicator.
Schedule: Mondays 8am-4pm and Tuesdays 7:30am-2pm for about 15 hours/week
Duties: Childcare focused only - providing a safe, attentive, engaging home caring for anywhere from one to all three children. Prepare simple meals and snacks, school top offs so driving, during the summer and school break- caring for all three children. Playing and being outside
Pets: One older dog who is friendly and also goats, no care needed
Parents: Occasionally mom may work from home a couple of hours/week but for the most part both parents work outside of the hime in a separate space.
Driving: Yes, for school drop offs, activities, will need to use the nanny’s vehicle that should fit two carseats, will reimburse at mileage rate
Open to a nanny with a child if their vehicle can fit that many carseats
Pay: $25-$30/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #NaturallyActive&ABitChaotic
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RAYMOND | AS FEW AS 20 OR AS MANY AS 30 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ANYTIME NOW - JUNE | $25-$40/HR
Family in Raymond are seeking part time nanny/household manager for their two children ages 7 and 5 years old. They are both in daytime programs so hours needed will primarily fall in the afternoons. They can include more hours for household help and property management help and are flexible. Their oldest is a girl who is smart and loquacious while their younger son is energetic and fearless. They are a fairly typical family who like to travel and find family friendly outings to enjoy together. They feel like they have figured out having that good balance of being family, casual, and comfortable but also professional and letting the nanny do their thing!
They are not a micromanaging family and actually prefer a nanny that can come in and take charge, will go with the flow, not need to ask a lot of questions, and just run things for them with childcare and their household. Their ideal nanny will be active and engaging, youthful, has initiative, has a strong sense of self, is easygoing, and comfortable with this age group helping to navigate sibling dynamics They could offer more childcare hours during school vacation weeks or summer and possibly traveling with the family, but these would not be required and can be flexible.
Schedule: Core needs are Mon,Tues,Thurs, & Fri 3-6pm and Wed 1-6pm. They can add hours prior for household manager tasks, property management duties, errands, projects, and 1-2 later evenings for a date night. Their minimal need could be 20 and maximum need up to 30 hours/week.
Duties: Childcare- picking up from school, brining to activities, homework help, dishes, laundry, meal prep. Household- errands, picking up packages, hiring vendors, working on property projects (they own rentals within 5 minutes of their home).
Pets: One dog, care not required just that nanny should be comfortable around a small dog who takes some time to warm up to new people.
Parents: mom works from home, dad mostly travels for work. They have been WFH parents so this arrangement the children are used to. Parents are unavailable and will not be involved in any care
Driving: Yes for school pick ups, activities, errands, etc. Vehicle not available will pay mileage
Pay: $25-$40/hr
Benefits: Paid Holidays + Paid Vaca + Paid Sick Days + Travel with the family
Reference Code: #ComeRunThingsForThem
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PORTLAND | STARTS BY MAY 18th | 15 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$30/HR
Family in Portland are losing their nanny for the past two years and would love to find their next part time fit to get them until fall 2027 when their youngest starts their programs full time. They have two boys ages 4 (in school full days) and 2 years old who are wild, adventuresome, energetic, who could be outside the entire day. They are creative, fun, imaginative, loving playing in the dirt, are up for anything, it may be chaotic but it’s wonderful! They live in Portland’s Back Cover/Baxter Blvd neighborhood which has great streets for stroller walks and is family friendly. They look at themselves as a pretty traditional family, that likes having family structure, and parents are pretty laidback and easygoing. Family is their top priority and they enjoy taking walks together, backyard time, reading, cooking, and imaginative play. Their ideal nanny is someone who truly enjoys being with kids this age and having fun! Their house is a little small so it would be great having a nanny that is up for being out and about, going to classes, the gym, library, etc. They would need help starting anytime until August/Sept 2027.
Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 8:30am-4pm for 15 hours/week
Duties: Mostly toddler care as the oldest is at school (during the summer he will have some camps). Make kids lunches, outside time, sweeping up after meals, playing, helping with potty training when it’s time.
Pets: None. Maybe a dog in the future but no plans at the moment.
Parents: Mom works from home.
Driving: Yes open to the nanny driving the baby to activities, classes, and occasional school pick up. Can use the family vehicle
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vaca + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #ChatoicButWonderful
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PORTLAND | STARTS ASAP (BUT CAN WAIT IF NEEDED) | 18 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$30+/HOUR
Family that lives in downtown Portland (they have a spot at the parking garage next door for nanny) are seeking a part time nanny to help ideally sooner than later but they do have temp help and a grandparent helping out so can wait. They have an amazingly smart almost 2 year old girl who is curious, happy, is social, gentle, and thoughtful. She loves being outside, taking walks, going to structured activities and classes, loves music, dancing, dogs, and other kiddos. Their parenting style is gentle, responsive parenting and they prioritize regulation, disciplining in the moment with calmness, clear boundaries, and redirection. Their top priority is education and early development, they love when their daughter learns through play, language exposure, reading, music, and age appropriate activities that build confidence and independence. They prioritize a healthy lifestyle with nutritious, homemade whole foods when possible and like to encourage her to explore new foods without pressure. As a family they enjoy outdoor adventures, farm adventures, playdates, traveling, and getting out into the community. They are seeking a nanny that is engaging, intentional, can naturally weave learning into every day moments and is excited to plan enriching activities to help support her development. They would like a nanny who is proactive, playful, is calm, gentle, strong communicator, reliable, enjoys the outdoors, is excited to take her to classes, and is interested in building a long term relationship together with their family.
Schedule: Two days/week that can be flexible but fall between Monday-Wednesday, hours 8am-5pm for 18 hours/week
Duties: Caring for one toddler, all her daily needs with a focus on education and working on her development, outings, classes, activities, music, reading, arts and crafts, community involvement, plan playdates, child laundry/dishes/meal prep and snacks, cleaning up after her, restocking nursery items
Pets: Yes, one Lab who goes to work with parents but nanny should be comfortable around animals or not allergic
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Yes, to and from school and activities. Will reimburse mileage
Pay: $25-$30+/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Travel with the family, Bonuses
Reference Code: #LearningThroughPlay
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PORTLAND | 24 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ANYTIME | $25/HR
Family in Portland off Brighton Ave are seeking a nanny to join them three days/week (they are also flexible and could consider full time five days/week). They have two boys almost 5 years old and 3.5 years old that have been in daycare which will be reduced to them staying in just two days/week or removing them fully if a full time nanny. Their oldest is a little more reserved, is super sweet, loves being outside more than inside, is active, and enjoys drawing and sports. Their youngest is fearless and very independent, he loves self play, loves being outside but does not like being cold! They are a close knit family who love to do everything together, they travel, plan fun activities, and spend their weekends planning new adventures to do. They understand and validate their children’s emotions and will follow through and stick with their expectations. Their ideal nanny is someone who can grow with their family, is attentive, makes their kids feel safe, welcomed, loved, and will have fun. If the nanny is interested in traveling they are planning a Bahamas trip and Cape Cod this summer, long weekends elsewhere (not required of nanny) 1+ year commitment
Schedule: Any three days/week (flex on days) 9am-5pm for 24 hours/week. OR if full time Mon-Fri 9-5
Duties: Planning fun and educational/developmental activities for two boys, prepare snacks and meals, run to the grocery store, tidying up after the children, playing outside, planning outings
Pets: One dog, French Bulldog, letting outside
Parents: Dad will start working in a co-working space during nanny’s days
Driving: Yes fun outings with the boys, can use dad’s car or nanny’s car.
Pay: $25/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Travel with family + Bonuses
Reference Code: #CloseKnitFamilyPartTime
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HARPSWELL | 19-27 HOURS/WEEK FLEXIBLE | STARTS ANYTIME | $22-$30/HR
Family in Harpswell with a baby girl born in September are seeking a part time nanny to join them two or three days/week. They are flexible on which days and amount of days, they are hoping to find a good long term fit for the next 2-3 years ideally. They enjoy being together as a new family of three and enjoy all the different walking trails near them and can see themselves following the Montessori principles. She isa happy and healthy baby girl who loves cuddles walks, and they are excited to see her personality come through as she gets older.
They would love a nanny who is warm, empathetic, adventurous, is knowledgeable about children’s developmental needs and disable to facilitate age appropriate enrichment activities throughout the day.
Schedule: Any two or three days/week (Mon-Fri) that work for the nanny hours 8am-5pm for 19-27 hours/week
Duties: Baby focused care only- all daily needs, providing emotional support and comfort, enriching experiences to the day (educational, developmental, physical, etc), preparing and washing bottles, cleaning up after playing
Pets: One dog and one cat, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: No driving required, perhaps when she is older
Open to a nanny bringing their own child with them
Pay: $22-$30/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #NewFamilyofThree