A nanny share is when one nanny cares for children from two different families. Each family saves significantly on child care expenses, while the nanny enjoys higher pay than the typical full-time position.

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Nanny Shares in Seattle, WA

The Buckingham Family

Northeast Seattle, Seattle$30/hr | 1 kid

We are looking for a fun, warm person to care for our 10-month old daughter Amelia. Right now we are hoping for part-time care (20/hours a week), and as long as the schedule is consistent, the days of the week are negotiable. Your day would include playtime, potential walks to the park, 1 meal (lunch) and 2 naps. Dad (or Kyle to our fellow grownups), works from home. Plenty of free street parking and easy bus access in our neighborhood (we are a block away from the 65 bus). We are trying to keep our COVID bubble limited, and would work together with you to come up with an agreeable safety plan.

The Trass Family

Seattle$20/hr | 1 kid

We are looking for a nanny to care for our 4 year old girl.
Location : West seattle, Seattle
Schedule : M-F/ 7 am -4pm
Start date : ASAP
We are looking for someone:
Experienced, should be able to provide references
Must be serious about COVID precautions
Must have CPR/First Aid certification
Our daughter loves reading books, going outdoors, currently into pretend play phase.

The McGaughey Family

Seattle$15/hr | 1 kid

My daughter Jane is 15 months old and is currently cared for half the days of the week my my mom and aunt. We are looking for a nanny for the other days, or days my mom and aunt aren't available. We would like a nanny share so Jane can socialize with another child and to lower costs. We would like the Nanny to provide pick-up and drop-off, ideally. Both my husband and I work from home.

The Polyakova Family

& Marisol Rodriguez

Seattle$13.50/hr | 1 kid

We are looking for a family to join our Portage Bay nanny share, Monday thru Friday starting in September. The hours are flexible but ideally your child would join the share from about 8am until 4pm. We have an absolutely fantastic nanny who comes highly recommended with many references and daycare experience. Your child would be joining our 2-month year old son (born mid-June). We'd love to have m a similarly aged child (2-4mo old) to join our nanny share!

The Singh Family

Seattle$15/hr | 1 kid

This is not an ideal nanny job, but more of a drop off and pick up assistance. Need help dropping and picking our kid to school. School is in Shoreline and we live in Magnolia. Kid will wear mask and prefer you do too. Must have own vehicle and a good driving record.
Pick up at 8 and drop off by 8:45 at school, and pick up from school at 3:00, drop off at home by 4:00 PM

The Shankar Family

Northwest Seattle, Seattle$13.50/hr | 1 kid

I am a future mom, trying to find nanny/nanny share in nearby location. I will require service from December 2020. We can negotiate price. Nanny should know basic English to converse with us. Can teach the kid their language.

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Lisa L.

Lisa is a life saver during the pandemic. Our kids love her so much and beg to go to her house to do art, go swimming and play with her animals. She’s an amazing cook and I trust her wholeheartedly with the care of my kids. - Caroline

Alayna B.

Alayna was such a fun and hands-on nanny. She was always ready to match whatever mood our kids were in, and was especially great at managing conflict. Our kids had fun with her always, and she is especially fun with art projects. She's creative and intuitive and always picked up the kitchen. - Ryan Tucker

Marina H.

She was an absolute dedicated worker. Arrived on time and put 100% energy into caring for the kids. She is an exceptional young woman who has a gift for creativity and will bring so much joy to your little one. She is detailed and very considerate. One of the best workers I have had in a long time. - Carole Linden

What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Seattle, WA?

The average cost of a child care provider in Seattle, WA is $18.89 per hour. The cost of a child care provider is dependent on the child care provider’s experience, qualifications and location.

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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Seattle, WA

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Seattle Seattle. Our child care services include background checks, PLUS, and payroll.

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Seattle, WA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.

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