A nanny share is a cost-effective childcare option where two families share the services of one nanny. The key to success in finding the right nanny share involves connecting with a compatible family, agreeing on shared priorities, and hiring a qualified nanny who can meet everyone’s needs.
1) What is a Nanny Share?
A nanny share is when one nanny takes on the responsibility of caring for the children from two different families at the same time.
If the hourly compensation for a full-time nanny is outside your budget, forming a nanny share may be the ideal solution. By sharing a nanny, families can effectively split the costs associated with employing a nanny, making it an affordable childcare solution for many families.
In addition, a nanny share arrangement provides opportunities for children to grow socially, developmentally and emotionally as they interact and build new friendships with the other child/children in their share
2) How Does a Nanny Share Work?
In a nanny share, two families collaborate to hire one nanny who cares for all their children at the same time. The children are typically cared for in one family’s home or alternate between the two households based on an agreed-upon schedule. For example, the nanny might care for the children in one family’s home three days a week, then move on to the second family’s home for the other two days per week.
The important thing to remember with a nanny share is no matter how experienced your nanny is, they are not superhuman! The logistics of working between two households, and for multiple employers, can be difficult for even the best employee. It is essential both families in the share work together to ensure their nanny can carry out their role effectively.
3) How to Find a Nanny Share
The first – and often the most challenging – step in creating a nanny share is finding a suitable family to partner with. You may already have a family in mind, but if not, ask friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues if they know any families interested in sharing a nanny. You can also check out local parenting groups for discussions or postings about nanny shares in your area.
The focus when finding a nanny share should be on compatibility, so make sure to discuss schedules, parenting philosophies, budgets, the location of care, and household rules with any potential family to ensure your needs and expectations align.
Once you’ve selected a suitable family to share with, a reputable nanny agency such as ABC Nannies can do the rest. We handle all the time-consuming legwork when it comes to hiring a nanny, from screening and vetting candidates to finding the perfect match for every share, and will ensure your families are set up for long-term success with your nanny
Once you’ve selected a suitable family to share with, a reputable nanny agency such as ABC Nannies can do the rest. We handle all the time-consuming legwork when it comes to hiring a nanny, from screening and vetting candidates to finding the perfect match for every share, and will ensure your families are set up for long-term success with your nanny
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