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The M Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The M Family

Bakersfield, CA
$15.50/hr
4 kids

A little bit about us…

Need help Monday through Friday with my children getting them ready for school and dropping them off at school but then staying here at my home approximately between 12-3 and help me take care of my 11 month old in my home. I work from home so I will be home.
The Lauderdale Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The Lauderdale Family

Bakersfield, CA
$80/hr
3 kids

A little bit about us…

I need a nanny for 3 kids , 12 year old daughter with moderate/ severe autism and 10 year old daughter and 5 year old son without special needs. Need to be able to transport special needs to and from school. Able to give snacks provided at home and help with homework needed. I ha e a 14 year old son at home. Needs no coverage. Looking for someone that’s informed in special education policies and ABA programs.
The Keele Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The Keele Family

Bakersfield, CA
$17/hr
2 kids

A little bit about us…

Hi, we have 2 boys, our youngest is strong and independent, and our oldest is quiet and intelligent. We want help with Kids to drop off and pick ups a couple of days a week, maybe some sick days for the kids.

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The Elias Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The Elias Family

Bakersfield, CA
$17.50/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

Looking for a part-time nanny to help us in the mornings with our 2 year old daughter 3 days a week from 7am - 12pm. She loves to play and we want someone active that enjoys children. Only breakfast and snacks and 1-2 diaper changes.
The Fanning Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The Fanning Family

Bakersfield, CA
$16/hr
3 kids

A little bit about us…

I have a boy,girl, boy.
Everything will be simple and ready to go! Everything will be on a whiteboard posted, such as (dinner, activity/game for the day, bed time.)
Bedtime is at 8pm unless noted otherwise. We can go over my daughters special needs if selected and discuss her in more detail.
The Powell Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The Powell Family

Bakersfield, CA
$19/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

I am looking for someone to watch and teach my three year old daughter for about 4 hours each weekday. I am looking for someone with experience in a school setting or daycare, she needs someone with ample experience with toddlers and the knowledge of working with stubborn children.

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The Prieto Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The Prieto Family

Bakersfield, CA
$20/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

I’m a busy person I worked at Orphanage Home here in Bakersfield
The Rangel Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The Rangel Family

Bakersfield, CA
$18/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

2 days a week, 7 hours per day starting at 6:45am and ending at 1:45pm at our residence. Duties would include planning and managing sensory activities, fine motor activities and gross motor activities for each day. You would also be required to do some light cleaning during her 1-2 hour nap. Montessori style, gentle parenting style and experience in early childhood education is preferred. CPR cert must be updated, clear background check, random drug testing to be expected.
The Idell Family - Hiring in Bakersfield

The Idell Family

Bakersfield, CA
$20/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

I have an 8 month old little girl, and her father and I both work from home. We are currently looking for someone to come to our home and watch/play with her while we’re in meetings and/or need to get some work done.

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How to Find a Nanny Share in Bakersfield, CA

Nanny Lane is a nanny website to help you find a nanny in your area. Our nanny services include background checks, PLUS, and nanny share payroll.

Understand the Cost of a Nanny Share in Bakersfield, CA

The costs of a nanny share depends on your nanny share set up. How you share the cost a nanny can depend on the number of hours, children, and even who is hosting the nanny share. Additional expenses for nanny shares can include over-time, vacation time, and holiday bonuses.

Nanny Share Family Interviews in Bakersfield, CA

Once you start connecting with prospective families, the next step is to interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some questions to ask the other family in a nanny share:

  • What is your discipline style (or what do you plan for it to be?)
  • If our nanny is late regularly, how would you want to handle it?
  • How would you describe your child(ren)?
  • How would you describe your parenting style?

Beyond these questions, try to create a job posting together by creating rules for your nanny share. In doing this, specific areas to focus on include discipline, over-time, and vacation time.

How to Set Up a Nanny Share in Bakersfield, CA

In setting up a nanny share, there are lots of different ways to do it: finding a family with a nanny, hire a nanny and then find a family, or start by finding a family then hiring a nanny together.

When finding a family for a nanny share, you want to assess compatibility in terms of logistics, personalities, and parenting philosophies. It’s also important to be mindful that nanny shares can work with the kids of different ages whether it’s two infants or an older child with an infant, there are lots of different ways to set up a nanny share.

Understand Nanny Share Responsibilities in Bakersfield, CA

Before beginning the search for a nanny share, you should think through what responsibilities you expect your nanny to handle. With that information, you can create a profile so that nannies can reach out to you. You can do this with the other family or alone. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. However, in general, a nanny is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your nanny before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location can impact how much you should pay your nanny.

Nanny Share Nanny Interviews in Bakersfield, CA

Once you start connecting with prospective nannies, the next step is a nanny interview. There are questions for hiring a nanny in a nanny share and testing different scenarios. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

  • Do you have experience being a nanny?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open to doing?
  • Are you open to a live in arrangement in Bakersfield? Do you have experience being a live in nanny?
  • Are you open to being a nanny in a nanny share?
  • Do you have any references? If yes, here are some questions to ask the nanny’s references.
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Bakersfield, CA?
  • Do you have a driver’s license in Bakersfield, CA? Do you own a car?
  • What salary are you seeking? Are you open to being paid through direct-deposit, pay stubs?
  • What are your expectations around over-time pay and vacation time?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references, and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a prospective nanny, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around nanny responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming! And of course, as you learn how to hire a nanny, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.

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