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The Drogalis Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The Drogalis Family

Ithaca, NY
$15/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

Ava is a 23 month old baby with a NG tube she not a fussy baby she loves snuggling and being outside! She does have medicine that she takes
The Goldstein Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The Goldstein Family

Ithaca, NY
$15/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

I am looking for a nanny share beginning in August 2024 for my daughter, who will be 8 months old then. I'm happy to host at my house or bring her somewhere nearby -- I live very close to downtown Ithaca. Weekdays from roughly 10am-5pm would be ideal.
The Bouchard Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The Bouchard Family

Ithaca, NY
$25/hr
2 kids

A little bit about us…

We are looking for help 3 days a week (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays) from 9–5 with our 8-month old identical twin girls.

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The Seaver-Rodriguez Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The Seaver-Rodriguez Family

Ithaca, NY
$15/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

Looking for a full-time nanny for our 5 mo old for a reasonable price who is comfortable with pets.
The McFee Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The McFee Family

Ithaca, NY
$100/hr
5 kids

A little bit about us…

I work @8 sometimes 9am until 2pm or sometimes 3pm. I work around the corner from my crib, mostly you will only be watching Sky into I get home. She is a quite baby.
The Stoscheck Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The Stoscheck Family

Ithaca, NY
$18/hr
2 kids

A little bit about us…

2 kiddos- a four year old and a 2 year old. Looking for babysitters for daytime weekday gigs- when kids are sick or school is out. Also Friday mornings. Especially interested in folks who can drive and help with pick-up!

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The Zheng Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The Zheng Family

Ithaca, NY
$20/hr
2 kids

A little bit about us…

The big kids are in day care. Change diaper and bath for new born baby. Cook dinner for whole family, clean kitchen, and light house cleaning.
The Li Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The Li Family

Ithaca, NY
$20/hr
1 kid

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The Ye Family - Hiring in Ithaca

The Ye Family

Ithaca, NY
$17/hr
1 kid

A little bit about us…

-2 and half years old
- 4-5 hours
-cook food for the baby, and wash babies’ clothes
-clean the housework

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How to Find a Nanny Share in Ithaca, NY

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 Ithaca, NY

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 Ithaca, NY

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 Ithaca, NY

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 Ithaca, NY

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 Ithaca, NY

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 Ithaca? 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 Ithaca, NY?
  • Do you have a driver’s license in Ithaca, NY? 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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