Placement Length

• Positions are long-term (1 year minimum)

Hours & Compensation

• Guaranteed Hours: 30+ hours per week

• Hourly Wage: $28-35+ per hour, based on number of children, ages, experience and responsibilities

• Hourly wages are paid directly to the nanny and are not included in the placement fee

Benefits Expectations

• Families are expected to offer, at minimum:

  • 2 weeks paid vacation

  • 1 week paid sick time

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Birthday

  • Holiday Bonus

Payroll & Employment

• Nannies are paid by their employer and are hired as W-2 employees

• Payroll may be handled through a service the family already uses or one recommended by Central Coast Nannies

Screening & Interview Process

• Every nanny is personally interviewed

• All childcare references are thoroughly checked

• Once a candidate meets all required criteria, they are introduced to the family for an in-person interview

Nanny Qualifications

• Every candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • 2+ years of professional nanny experience (or equivalent)

  • 3–5 positive childcare references

  • Valid Infant & Child CPR & First-Aid certification

  • Clean driving record

  • Experience with the age group they are applying for

Placement Timeline

• The placement process typically takes 4–8 weeks

• Timelines may vary depending on candidate availability and overall fit for your family

Placement Fees

• $500 non-refundable fee to begin your nanny search

• $1,500 (usually $3,500) placement fee due upon successful placement and a cleared TrustLine background

Core Duties Include: creating and maintaining daily routines; engaging children in age-appropriate activities; driving children to and from school, play dates, and extracurricular activities as needed; outings to parks, libraries, museums, or other kid-friendly spaces; preparing and serving healthy meals and snacks; supporting developmental milestones (reading, motor skills, social skills); washing children’s dishes, cleaning up after meal prep, and resetting any kids spaces for that day

Additional Duties May Include: children’s laundry; rotating the children’s clothes and introducing the next size as needed

Placement Length

• Positions are long-term (1 year minimum)

Hours & Compensation

• Guaranteed Hours: 30+ hours per week

• Hourly Wage: $32-40+ per hour, based on the ages of the children, experience and responsibilities

• Hourly wages are paid directly to the nanny and are not included in the placement fee

Benefits Expectations

• Families are expected to offer, at minimum:

  • 2 weeks paid vacation

  • 1 week paid sick time

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Birthday

  • Holiday Bonus

Payroll & Employment

• Nannies are paid by their employer and are hired as W-2 employees

• Payroll may be handled through a service the family already uses or one recommended by Central Coast Nannies

Screening & Interview Process

• Every nanny is personally interviewed

• All childcare references are thoroughly checked

• Once a candidate meets all required criteria, they are introduced to the family for an in-person interview

Nanny Qualifications

• Every candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • 2+ years of professional nanny experience (or equivalent)

  • 3–5 positive childcare references

  • Valid Infant & Child CPR & First-Aid certification

  • Clean driving record

  • Experience with the age group they are applying for

Placement Timeline

• The placement process typically takes 4–8 weeks

• Timelines may vary depending on candidate availability and overall fit for your family

Placement Fees

• $500 non-refundable fee to begin your nanny search

• $1,500 (usually $4,000) placement fee due upon successful placement and a cleared TrustLine background

Core Duties Include: creating and maintaining daily routines; engaging children in age-appropriate activities; driving children to and from school, play dates, and extracurricular activities as needed; outings to parks, libraries, museums, or other kid-friendly spaces; preparing and serving healthy meals and snacks; supporting developmental milestones (reading, motor skills, social skills); washing children’s dishes & cleaning up any kids spaces for that day; rotating the children’s clothes and introducing the next size as needed

Additional Duties (may) Include: parent & children laundry; washing the children’s bedding; grocery shopping; running errands (dry cleaning, post office, store); taking the family car in for maintenance; manages household schedules, calendars, and appointments; manages house repairs; schedules regular house cleaning; ordering and restocking household supplies; coordinates family travel arrangements; family meal prep; organizing pantrys, fridges and kids closets