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The Berpan Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Berpan Family

Palo Alto, CA
$20/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

We are looking forward a nanny share for our new born starting in November when she will be two months
The Trager Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Trager Family

Palo Alto, CA
$25/hr
2 kids

A little bit about us…

We need an energetic, positive person to help prepare our kids for a day of learning, walk/bus/bike/scoot or drive them to school, do a load of launcdry and organize the house. Then get from 10am-3pm OFF and work again in the evening picking up the kids, bringing them home, helping with healthy snack, homework, warming up healthy dinner and then sometimes helping with bedtime preparation - bath, pajamas, reading.
This probably looks like 630-10am and 3-7pm most days.

Our kids like sports, reading, art and we try to keep an organized and clean home, though we also like with two small children and understand chaos just is sometimes!

We have had full-time nannies since they were born, including live-in and our kids needs are changing a bit since moving from NYC to California.
The Pierret Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Pierret Family

Palo Alto, CA
$25/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

I would love to find a flexible nanny share with another family. My daughter will be 2yrs at the end of August. Looking for someone creative that will do projects and fun outdoor outings. I would be open to hosting as well.

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The Parvin Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Parvin Family

Palo Alto, CA
$18/hr
2 kids

A little bit about us…

A little about my wife and I… We live in San Francisco and are relocating to the Peninsula this Spring.

We have a 2 year 7 mos year old boy who will be starting daycare in May. Our daughter is 1 month old.

What we’re looking for… An experienced caretaker for our daughter, who can also help with pick up and drop off for our son as needed.

Ideally we are looking for a nanny who is kind, energetic, loving, punctual, reliable, flexible and GREAT at keeping parents in the loop. Someone who has over 10 years of nanny related experience and comes highly recommended to us. Covid conscious is absolutely required and open conversation is required.

We are looking for help from 8:00-5:00 M-F (45 hours per week).

For the last 3 years we had a nanny for our son. We're happy to provide her information for reference.

Please message me if interested .
The Hittle Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Hittle Family

Palo Alto, CA
$20/hr
2 kids

A little bit about us…

Looking for part time babysitter to help our family two to three days per week and occasional evening hours for date nights. We are flexible on days. Start date in February.
Our children are 1 year old and almost 3 years old. We would love someone who is comfortable playing outside in all weather!
The Matthews Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Matthews Family

Palo Alto, CA
$30/hr
2 kids

A little bit about us…

Looking for a professional nanny to assist stay at home Mom with raising two small children.

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The Lee Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Lee Family

Palo Alto, CA
$20/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

Help with driving 1 child between school and after school activities, hoping for long term arrangement. Cooking dinner, light clean up. We are an easy going family of 3!
The Spoor Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Spoor Family

Palo Alto, CA
$25/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

We have a 4 yr old boy who loves to stay busy. He enjoys being outside most. If inside, he love legos and imaginative play. We are looking for full time care for the summer.
The Steele Family - Hiring in Palo Alto

The Steele Family

Palo Alto, CA
$30/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

Hello! I'm looking for a nanny share for my little girl. I need a nanny on Tues/Thurs, fairly flexible on start time, but end time around/after 6:30, so ideally would be looking for someone who needs a nanny Mon/Wed/Fri.

I am a music teacher and am in grad school for speech pathology, so will be working and taking classes throughout the days on Tues/Thurs.

My little girl has a very Irish name, and is very giggly and easily entertained! She loves long walks in her stroller, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and hanging out with our french bulldog, Petal.

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How to Find a Nanny Share in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto? 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 Palo Alto, CA?
  • Do you have a driver’s license in Palo Alto, 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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