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John C. says "Ingrid has been watching our twins for a couple of years now. They are almost 4 now and one is autistic. She does a wonderful job managing our kids and is...
Sterling, VA
Care Member says "Susana has been a godsend to our family! She started with our only child when she was only 5 months and she’s been with us ever since. She is...
Antonella O. says "Rosario worked for us for a total of seven months in which she became a member of the family. Our boys loved her and so did we. She is engaging and...
Anna J. says "Maliha has been our nanny since January 2020. My daughters were 5 months and 2 years old at the time. They are now 4 & 6 years old & Maliha is one of their...
Amy W. says "Ana has worked for our family for 2+ years, as a full-time nanny to our son. She began as his nanny when he was an infant and I returned to work full-time....
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16,456 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.06/hr as of April 2026
The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 4.7
Live-in Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 10,962 reviews of the 16,471 listed live-in nannies
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A live-in nanny provides consistent care for a child or multiple children, unlike a babysitter who only looks after your children on select occasions. Live-in nannies live in the home with you, which adds an extra layer of convenience for your family. You can find live-in nannies who specialize in infant care or a bilingual nanny who can help your children learn a new language.
All live-in nannies on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. The live-in nannies who complete this background check have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. A CareCheck is a good starting point, but we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps when hiring a nanny to help ensure safety for your family, such as interviewing potential live-in nannies, requesting references, and running your own private background check.
When it comes time to interview a live-in nanny, a great place to start is confirming they are comfortable living in your home and how long you expect to need a nanny for so they can plan their living arrangements accordingly. You can also ask them about prior work experience, how they would handle different disciplinary scenarios, and what their preferred job responsibilities are.
No, live-in nannies don’t pay rent to live in their client’s home. Both parties can benefit here as the nanny doesn’t have to pay for a place to live and the family has easier access to childcare.