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 Cambridge, MA

The Gaebler Family

Strawberry Hill, Cambridge$20/hr | 1 kid

My husband and I have a 4 month old daughter, Annie, and we are looking for part time help with childcare (2-3 days per week) starting in February. We would love to nanny share with another family in the Cambridge/Belmont/Watertown area with a child or children around the same age. Unfortunately, our apartment is too small to host another family here, so we would be looking for a family willing to host. Annie is 4 months old, social, curious, and fun to be around. Dad will be working from home part time when mom goes back to work. Mom is a psychiatrist and has an in-person shift in the hospital every month or so, but we are extremely careful about COVID & social distancing and mom has received the vaccine. Our ideal schedule would be M/T/Fr, but we are somewhat flexible.We are flexible about start dates. We would likely want to transition to full time childcare in April.

The Pollack Family

Cambridge$20/hr | 1 kid

Cambrigeport family looking for a nannyshare for our 4 month old Lou! Would love to find another family to share with.

The Pavlov Family

& Rachel Roberts

Cambridge$20/hr | 1 kid

Hi, we are the Pavlov family. My name is Anton, my wife's name is Julia, and we just welcomed our son Andrew (he goes by Drew). We have an awesome, experienced nanny, Rachel, who is currently looking after Drew, 5 days a week. We are looking for another awesome family to match with!

The Fernandez Family

North Cambridge, Cambridge$20/hr | 1 kid

Moving from NYC in September and looking for a safe and fun environment for our 4 year old. He is funny, loves music, and is an avid scooter rider

The Carnis Family

Cambridge$18/hr | 1 kid

We are looking for a nannyshare as of July 2021, to take care of our baby who will be 4 months old.

The Westlake Family

Cambridge$26/hr | 1 kid

Looking for a family to do a nanny share and a responsible, loving nanny to watch my adorable four month old starting in November.

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Hire a nanny with great references

Yazuri B.

She is a student in my class! She has been amazing and would certainly do a great job! She is thoughtful in her work with children and knows how to make sure they get what they need while working with them individually and in small groups. - Kathy Roy

Auburn V.

Auburn is such a wonderful childcare provider! She has a heart for children and was an absolute joy to have in our home caring for our young daughter. She is creative and confident. Our daughter learned so many skills during her time with Auburn. I would be more than happy to speak to any family with questions about Auburn. - Samantha

Judy P.

She was always on time.. maybe had one sick day in two years.. our boy Cooper adored her and she was great with him... always involving him in experiences, out in the world.. or at home with arts and crafts, reading.. fun!!!! There was always good natured laughter about.. our son experienced much joy in Judy’s care ... - Walter

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How to Hire a Nanny in Cambridge, MA

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Understand Nanny Responsibilities in Cambridge, MA

Before beginning the search for a nanny, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a nanny is the right choice for your child care needs. In hiring a nanny, first, 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. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. In general, a nanny is responsible for making sure your children’s 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.

Cambridge Nanny Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective nannies, the next step is a nanny interview. 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 Cambridge? 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?
Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Cambridge?
Do you have a driver’s license in MA? 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, it’s essential to 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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