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John B. says "Very tentative and caring! Best sitter I've ever had!"
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Care Member says "Danielle was truly part of our family. She was punctual, caring, and fun! She made sure both of our boys (age 2 and 5) had activities that suited their...
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Christina B. says "TERRI wasn't available to help with our family's needs,but she was incredibly knowledgeable! She was so helpful explaining how the process works. Her...
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Care Member says "Blessed and safe are two words that constantly comes to mind when are son is with Mrs. Priya. We are thankful for the time, effort, patience, love and...
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Athena M. says "Trish has been a wonderful find for our family. She is very patient & calm with our son (who adores her). We love that she is constantly finding...
Care Member says "We hired Amber to watch our 3 (now almost 4) year old son 3 days a week. She is absolutely wonderful with him, and he asks me every morning if Amber is...
Monica S. says "Janie was an assistant with my in home licensed daycare for about two years. She was always very dependable and worked magic with the children. We had up...
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Natalie P. says "Giovana is extraordinarily capable and handled our three children with grace, patience, energy and love. She was a full time nanny for us for over a...
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Amanda B. says "Josie is amazing! She is wonderful with any age. The house always looked great when I got home and she is so personable. I couldn't ask for a better...
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Care Member says "Lifelong friendship and happiness all around."
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1,329 on call nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.86/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated on call nannies is 4.7
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On Call Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 2,309 reviews of the 1,327 listed on call nannies
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FAQs for finding an on call nanny near you
What is an on call nanny?
An on call nanny is a nanny who you can hire at the last minute. It’s fairly common to hire on call nannies when your usual nanny calls out sick or needs to take time off with little warning. Parents who don’t normally hire childcare can also hire an on call nanny, like when a last minute business trip arises or if a parent is too ill to care for their child.
How can I find a nanny at the last minute?
You can hire a nanny without much notice by using Care.com to find an on call nanny who is happy to quickly step in when you unexpectedly need childcare. You can quickly find an on call nanny on Care.com by searching through local nanny profiles to get an idea of which nanny may be a good fit and to learn more about their work experience.
How much does it cost to hire an on call nanny?
While the average hourly rate for on call nannies on Care.com is $21.86 as of July, 2025, this is just an average. On call nanny rates can vary greatly based on where you live, how much experience they have, and what responsibilities you want them to take on.
What do you do when a nanny calls in sick?
If your usual nanny calls in sick you can hire an on call nanny to fill in while they’re taking time to rest and recover. If you need extra help while your nanny is sick, you can hire an on call nanny service to help out for some or all of the time your nanny usually works.
What types of services do on call nannies offer?
On call nanny services can include feeding your children, looking after them, and even spending the night with them while you’re out of town. You can interview different on call nannies to learn more about the services they offer. For example, some may feel comfortable driving or helping with homework, whereas other on call nannies may only feel comfortable playing with the children and making sure they eat their dinner and brush their teeth.