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Amherst, NS

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Canning, NS • Chester Basin, NS • Cole Harbour, NS

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Dartmouth, NS

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Halifax, NS • Hammonds Plains, NS • Hantsport, NS

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Maitland, NS

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Sydney, NS

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Truro, NS

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Wolfville, NS

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悉尼, NS

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Gabriela Barillas - Seeking Work in Colorado Springs

Nanny Gabriela

"Gabi took care of my 3 year old son for a day, picked him up from preschool, installed my car seat in her car and took him to the park the play date. I have known her for over a year and find her to be a very loving and reliable nanny, would definitely hire again!!"

- Sarah Brann

Nanny Gabriela

"Gabrielle is dependable, caring and knowledgeable of children’s needs. She was on time and very respectful to changes in the schedule. She communicated with my granddaughter on her level, addressing her needs. She nurtured, encouraged and redirected her in a child development appropriate manner. Gabby is also bilingual and was encouraged to share her experiences with my granddaughter."

- Adeline

Kimberli Cook - Seeking Work in Bremerton

Nanny Kimberli

"She’s great with kids! My two girls are a handful and she takes great care of them. When my oldest is on break from school, she watches her as well with no problem. Kim is very dependable and reliable, which is a lifesaver with my husband’s and my job. She’s also very understanding when it comes to sudden schedule changes. We are very grateful for her!"

- Kylie

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What’s the average cost of a part-time nanny in Nova Scotia?

The average cost of a part-time nanny in Nova Scotia is $0 per hour. The cost of a part-time nanny is dependent on the part-time nanny’s experience, qualifications and location.

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How to Hire a Part-Time Nanny in Nova Scotia

Nanny Lane is a nanny website that can help you find a part-time nanny in your area. Our nanny services include background checks, PLUS, and nanny payroll. You start by creating a profile with a job description, and then reach out to candidates who are open to a part-time nanny position.

Common Responsibilities of Part-Time Nannies in Nova Scotia

To understand if a part-time nanny is right for you, it’s best to start by assessing your family’s needs. Part-time nannies are best suited for families’ that need less than 35 hours of childcare per week.

A part-time nanny can offer support with housekeeping, errands and other household responsibilities, similar to mother’s helpers, au-pairs, and live-in nannies. These instances, as well as your location and the nanny’s experience are some of the many factors to consider when deciding how much you should pay a full-time nanny.

If you’re looking to save on the cost of a part-time nanny, you can try a nanny share. In a nanny share, you split the costs of a part-time nanny with another family. Alternatively, you could create a nanny share to create a full-time nanny position by having two families who want part-time child care. Beyond costs, there are other considerations in deciding between a part-time nanny and a part-time nanny share. It is important to think about the additional responsibilities your family carries as well as the part-time nanny when making this decision.

Contracts for Part-Time Nannies in Nova Scotia

When finalizing the details of your part-time nanny position, it’s important to make sure that everyone is on the same page. The easiest way to do this is to create a job offer for your part-time nanny position.

In your part-time nanny job offer, you should communicate the responsibilities and compensation. In writing out the responsibilities of your part-time nanny, you might also choose to add some responsibilities that are specific to your families’ needs. If you want to run a background check on the candidates for your part-time nanny position, you can give a job offer that is contingent upon the results of the background check.

After presenting your job offer, you can create a contract for your part-time nanny to create the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny. And of course, as you learn how to hire a part-time nanny, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.