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Ana D.

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Ana and I am a loving, warm, experienced, patient and responsible nanny seeking for a live out position. I have 10 years of experience working with infants and kids between 1 yo to 15 years old, (including 2 years of Au Pair cultural exchange program and 3 years and a half in a daycare) and a few years as a nanny....

Danielle L. says "The is to serve as a reference for Ana D. We were extremely privileged to employ Ana as our nanny. During her time spent with us, she was reliable,...

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Milan R.

Rutherford, NJ

from
$22/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Milan and I am currently a college student majoring in Elementary Education. I have always loved caring for children & I am always enthusiastic to meet and bond with new families! I have over five years of experience in childcare, going to a Vocational-Technical high school majoring in Child Development and...
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Sophia P.

Rutherford, NJ

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello! I am Sophia and I am a NYC based live production events producer, and I am looking for after school/weekend babysitting gigs. Recently I have been missing babysitting, being that it used to be my only job before graduating college. My job has more free time and I would love to spend some time babysitting. I have worked...
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Brianna M.

Rutherford, NJ

from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Brianna I am 27 years old and currently live in Atlantic county NJ. I have a total of 9 years experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years. I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher for 3 years, a lead teacher for 1, and a nanny for 6. I am CPR certified and have my associates degree- working...
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Adyson F.

Experienced Live-in Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Enthusiastic, organized and experienced caregiver and household management. Adept at recognizing and adjusting to changing needs of family. Self-initiator who is comfortable at coordinating academic, social, athletic and school schedules of multiple children. From residential camp counselor to caring for four boys in a single...

Olivia G. says "Adyson is originally from the Kansas City area, but has traveled all over the world and has attended schools in other countries. She is comfortable with...

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Laura G.

Harrison, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am loving, caring, trustworthy, professional and love children. I love to play outside and keep a healthy environment for the kids and help them achieve their age milestones. I have 2 years of experience as a live-in care, 1. 5 as a live-out full time, plus 1 year with occasional babysitting, I've worked with children from...

James L. says "She seems very enthusiastic and caring. Unfortunately she wasn't a good fit for our family due to travel reasons, but I'm sure she'll be very good for a...

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Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...

Marwan H. says "She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible...

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Natela G.

Experienced Professional Nanny Living In Streeterville

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I absolutely love taking care of babies and toddlers, and have a professional qualification in early years childcare. I'm an experienced mother of two and have loved working as a nanny. I'm honest, reliable and will make sure I always put your little one's needs first. I am fully vaccinated. My preference is to walk to work...

Care Member says "Natela was a literal God send. She has a heart of gold she actually cares about your child reaching their milestones and being cared for and loved. It’s...

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Li A.

Attentive, Loving Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am an honest, patient, and dependable nanny/babysitter with a lot of experience taking care of children, and I am fully Covid vaccinated! I raised my own son (who is now 30 years old). I love children, tending to their needs, keeping them safe, and setting up situations where they can play together or separately. I just...

Care Member says "She is the warmest Nany I have had for 5 years."

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Rhonda R.

Kearny, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a married mother of two children (ages 27 and 23). I have many years of experience working with children in many areas. I have been a daycare teacher, a live-in nanny, a part-time nanny, a kindergarten classroom aide, a youth leader, and most recently a preschool teacher for 3 yr olds. I have experience working with...
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Michael D.

A Loving, Caring And Family Oriented Person

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am writing to express my interest in the opening for nanny /caregiver it maybe live-in or live-out. I am a registered nurse from the Philippines and presently residing in Manhattan, New York City. I have all of the necessary documents that allow me to work legally. Before moving the United States, I participated in...

Akiva Z. says "I enlisted Michael to assist my elderly father-in-law, who suffered a traumatic brain injury a year ago and exhibits symptoms akin to early-onset dementia....

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Marta M.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Temporary Positions In Manhattan

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Recent graduate in International Studies and Political Science looking for job opportunities! I moved to the US to study here but I'm from Spain. I'm fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan. Happy to teach your kids any of those languages. I enjoy spending time with kids and I am looking for temporary positions or families that...

Care Member says "Marta watched our shy 4 year old while we were vacationing in Seattle. He is a COVID kid who has some trouble with new people, so we were a little...

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Maysa A.

Experienced Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I'm Maysa and I'm a live-out nanny seeking for a full-time position in NYC. I've had two years of live-in nanny experience in the U. S. and I have worked with children since I was a teenager. I'm certified in first aid and CPR. I also have a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences with vague experience in both...

Eric H. says "Maysa was a great caregiver for our one year old son. She was so patient with his feedings, and got him to nap so quickly! I would highly recommend her."

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Sol G.

Nanny (experienced Au Pair)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sol and I'm a caring, responsible, and creative nanny with over 7 years of experience caring for children from newborns to school-aged kids. I'm originally from Argentina and fully bilingual in Spanish and English. I love bringing joy and structure into kids' lives through play, educational activities, and lots of...

Care Member says "Sol was caring and attentive to my 5 month old daughter. She even helped me fold laundry when the little one was napping! Highly recommend for one time...

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Gabriela S.

Trilingual Live-out Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
Hi! I have lots of experience taking care of children from 2 to 16 years old. I've been working with kids for almost 7 years. I am a loving, caring and responsible person. When I'm with your kids their safety will always be my priority. I speak Portuguese, English and Spanish so it would be a pleasure to teach your kids if it's...

Caroline F. says "I see her as an intelligent, committed and very friendly girl. I love the way she interacts with my host children from the beginning, the ease she has...

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Maya N.

Fun And Experienced Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Maya! I'm currently a student at GWU. I'm passionate about early childhood development and have a particular abundance of experience with infants and toddlers, but I have cared for kids from newborns to teens and am great with all ages. I have extensive live-in and live-out nanny experience for infants and toddlers, have...

Racquel H. says "Maya was an amazing sitter for our two year old and newborn. She was with our family for a little more than 6 months and essentially took care of...

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Lubov A.

Child Care, Babysitter, Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mother of 2 children, and a grandmother of a baby girl turned 7 years old in July, I took care of her full time from birth to 1 years old. My last position I took care of a infant baby boy full time but due to covid 19 they had to let me go because they moved to long island to live with their parents and there not...

Jeff W. says "I simply can't recommend Lisa (Lubov) highly enough. She is a compassionate, highly skilled caregiver who truly has a gift with children. She came in and...

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Martha P.

FT/PT Nanny With Experience Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
My name is Martha and I have been working as a Nanny for several years. I was born and raised in Honduras so English is my second language but I communicate very well. I also went to college in Honduras. I have experience working with kids of different ages and in different parts of New York but Manhattan primarily. I am looking...

Melynda O. says "My husband and I interviewed Martha to take care of our 2 month old baby girl. Unfortunately Martha could not continue the interview process with us due...

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Maria P.

Nanny, Stay Home Mom Due To Virtual Learning.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hey Hello, My name is Maria, I'm 33 years old. I am Bilingual in Spanish and English. I'm a mother of a wonderful 9-year-old boy. l love caring for children. Since a young age I've helped care for my younger family members. As a parent I find it difficult to trust a person without child care experience. Almost 12 years in this...

Care Member says "Maria is a FANTASTIC nanny and a true gem of a person. She is kind, creative, energetic, genuine, patient, trustworthy, punctual, reliable, attentive...

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Laura C.

Cook/ Meal Prep/ Childcare

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
For over 14 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My passion lies in providing reliable childcare and supporting families. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor games, board games, and...

Erica K. says "Laura is amazing with our two children. If we weren't moving out of state, we would love to continue working with her. She is great at keeping our kids...

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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 5.0

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Rutherford, NJ

Live-in Nannies in Rutherford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Ana D.

The is to serve as a reference for Ana D. We were extremely privileged to employ Ana as our nanny. During her time spent with us, she was...

- Danielle L.

Adyson F.

Adyson is originally from the Kansas City area, but has traveled all over the world and has attended schools in other countries. She is...

- Olivia G.

Laura G.

She seems very enthusiastic and caring. Unfortunately she wasn't a good fit for our family due to travel reasons, but I'm sure she'll be...

- James L.

What to know about hiring a live-in nanny in Rutherford, NJ

The cost of a live-in nanny in Rutherford, NJ typically includes both wages and housing-related benefits. As of May 2026, the average hourly rate is $20.50, but many families structure compensation as a weekly salary. In addition to pay, families usually provide room and board, which may include a private bedroom, meals, and utilities. Total compensation can vary based on experience, number of children, schedule expectations, and any additional household responsibilities. You can explore more details on live-in nanny costs.

A live-in nanny in Rutherford, NJ provides full-time child care while living in the family’s home. Responsibilities often include preparing meals, managing daily routines, assisting with school schedules, organizing activities, and helping with light household tasks related to the children. Because they live in the home, live-in nannies can also offer more flexible coverage for early mornings, evenings, or travel needs.

Live-in nannies in Rutherford, NJ often work structured full-time schedules, typically ranging from 40 to 50 hours per week. Some roles require additional flexibility for evenings or weekends, which should be clearly outlined in advance. Even though the nanny lives in the home, it’s important to establish clear working hours, boundaries, and expectations around overtime to ensure a healthy arrangement for both the family and the nanny.

A live-in nanny can be a great fit for families in Rutherford, NJ who need consistent, flexible child care. This arrangement is especially helpful for parents with demanding or irregular schedules, frequent travel, or multiple children. It also allows for more continuity in care and can simplify daily routines. Deciding whether it’s the right option depends on your family’s lifestyle, space at home, and level of support needed. You can learn more about whether you need a live-in nanny.

When hiring a live-in nanny in Rutherford, NJ, it’s important to evaluate both professional experience and personal compatibility. Look for candidates with relevant childcare experience, strong references, and a communication style that aligns with your family. You should also discuss expectations around schedule, privacy, household boundaries, and responsibilities to ensure a smooth and respectful living arrangement. Resources like tips for hiring a live-in nanny and how to hire a live-in nanny can help guide your search.

Compensation for live-in nannies in Rutherford, NJ generally includes a combination of wages and non-cash benefits. In addition to their pay, most nannies receive housing, meals, and utilities as part of the arrangement. Some families also offer paid time off, health stipends, or transportation support. The overall package can vary depending on experience, job scope, and the level of flexibility required.

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