What every family needs in a nanny contract
Having a detailed nanny contract is an essential part of hiring a nanny. Use this 2025 sample contract to get started.
What your nanny contract should include
1
Start date
2
Worksite address
3
Work schedule
Should encompass all seven days of the week with start and end times - as well as the total daily and weekly hours your nanny will work.
4
Job responsibilities
Should encompass all seven days of the week with start and end times - as well as the total daily and weekly hours your nanny will work.
5
Compensation
Should include your nanny's hourly rate of pay, overtime rate of pay and total weekly compensation. You should also let your nanny know if they will be paid weekly or bi-weekly.
6
Additional payment items
These include whether you will reimburse for miles driven on the job or cover certain expenses for your nanny, such as health insurance, public transportation, parking or cell phone service.
7
Paid time off
Should include any paid sick leave and/or paid vacation days you plan on giving to your nanny.
8
Holidays
Should include a list of paid and unpaid holidays your nanny will have off.
9
Tax withholding and reporting
Let your nanny know that taxes will be withheld and that you will be handling their W-2 at year-end and be responsible for reporting their wages to the IRS and the state.
10
Social media policy
Describe what an appropriate use of social media is while on the job and whether your nanny is allowed to share photos of your children.
11
Termination policy
List the items in which your nanny can be fired so they know what is unacceptable while working for your family. You should also discuss expectations, such as advanced notice, if your nanny plans to leave their job.
12
Raises and reviews
Let your nanny know when their job performance will be reviewed and when they are eligible for a raise.
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