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1,282 vacation nannies are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average star rating for rated vacation nannies is 4.7
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I had an in home daycare when my children were little. I am now retired and am the proud Grammie to six beautiful grandbabies ages 7, 7, 6, 5, 4years old and one cutie who is 18 months old. I have been the part-time daycare provider for the 7and 6-year-old since they were born. I was CPR certified when my first grandbaby was...
Hello! My name is Allie. I am a trained pastry chef and culinary professional.
I have been a babysitter/nanny for over 15 families over the years.
I have taken care of newborns to teens and have worked with special needs children as well.
I was a lifeguard for over 7 years. Although my certification has since expired, I still...
Allie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Natalie and I am an assistant ESL Teacher actively seeking summer employment. I am currently an ESL teacher in an elementary school in the south of Spain, but will be in the Northern Virginia area (my hometown) for the summer months! I have extensive child care experience, ranging from babysitting, nannying,...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Ashley H.
Shepherdstown, WV
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have had many years of experience working with children of various ages. I have worked in the nursery at my church as well as with children in Vacation Bible School. I have also worked for Parks & Rec in Jefferson County with children at their summer camps. I have had yeas of experience working with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance
My name is Molly and I am currently a 2nd grade teacher in Arlington, VA. Previously I was a Pre-Kindergarten teacher in Washington, DC. I also spend a few years as a 1st grade teacher. I love working with children of all ages! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. I have also worked in various...
Molly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a fifth grade elementary teacher at a private school in Woodbridge, so I'm very used to being around children and helping them out. I'm currently on summer vacation (yay!) and I'm looking for a part-time nannying job. I do have a few vacations this summer (June 24-26th & July 16-23rd).
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
4.9
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Im a professional Nanny with over 25 years experience workingwith newborns, (including multiples and twins). I also care for school-age children.
For November 20-22, I am available for backup/one-time care only. (I already have a full time family who is on vacation)
I am also certified Infant/Toddler Child Development...
Sue can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Meet her as a Nannie for a little girl at the Library while I was care taking my Grand Daughter. We became friends and formed a "GrandMother"s Group with a few other Grandmothers and for 2 years until they started school, spent time together doing educational, fun...
Alecia J.
Hello! My name is Lisa and I am 25 years old. I have had a lot of experience being around children since I was young because my mother had an at-home daycare. I have babysat for many families for the past 15 years and have been a full time nanny for about 8 of those years. I have done overnight stays and have experience driving...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a full time nanny for several families from the time their babes are newborn to the time they start school. I am CPR certified and have a cert in early childhood education. I am a new mama myself to a wonderful 3-year-old baby girl. I have experience watching multiple children at once as well as multiple newborns at...
Meredith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Claudia C.
Baltimore, MD
$26-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nanny Seeking A Full Time Position While Applying To Medical School
5.0
(1)
Hi welcome and thanks for checking out my bio! My name is Claudia and I graduated from Loyola University MD in 2021 with my bachelor's degree in Biology/Psychology and a minor in Theology. Post graduation I worked as a medical assistant at Mercy Hospital and then worked as a hospice aide. Since then I have worked with 3 separate...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Don’t even question it… hire her now! Claudia is truly the most AMAZING nanny one could ever ask for. She is applying to medical school and I can already tell she will be an amazing doctor. She clearly cares about others and gives her all. She’s very easy going and...
Lizzy H.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Marissa. I currently attend Shenandoah University. I am looking to pick up a nannying gig this summer in between asynchronous classes and vacations that my family has planned. Prior to this year, I have work experience in daycare settings, babysitting, and house sitting. I also led a summer camp for a local...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 years of experience in caring for children. I've managed a family child care and hold my bachelor's degree in child development from Central Michigan University. I have live-in and live out nanny experience, along with travel and newborn care.
I love to be outdoors, create fun and engaging activities for children...
Melody can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melody is fantastic! She is so trustworthy and warm. My one year old daughter opened up to her almost immediately despite my daughter’s feeling nervous with new people. My kids are safe and happy with her. Melody is an expert, role models kindness, and is gifted...
Care member
Sabrina V.
Alexandria, VA
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Reliable, Experienced And Trustable Full-time Nanny Available ASAP
Hi parents!! my name is Sabrina, I'm 32 yo -Bachelor Nurse in license certification process. I'm dedicated, committed and punctual, mature, responsible and flexible.
I can do meal prep, drive, do the laundry, light house cleaning.
9+ experience with toddlers, babies and multiple kids.
English / Portuguese speaker and basic...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been regularly babysitting for about five years. I have lots of experience with children, usually multiple children at a time. I have also helped a family when their nanny was on vacation.
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hi! I am a 26-year-old teacher who adores kids! I taught Kindergarten for 3 years, 1st grade for 1, and now teach 2nd grade. In the past, I have worked day camps every summer and babysat/nannied for all ages as well. I love being outside, going to the pool, reading books, and hanging out! I absolutely adore kids and love...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Ashley B.
Hagerstown, MD
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving, Caring. Public School Paraprofessional Seeking Summer Sitting Gigs!
With over 10 years of experience in childcare both in paid and volunteer settings, I am anxious to meet you and yours! I am a Health Services Paraprofessional with a local school district, and with summer vacation quickly approaching I am looking for short term/sporadic/occasional childcare jobs. I have a loving,...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a sophomore at McDaniel College with a Sociology major and Communication minor. I am looking for a family to babysit/nanny for this summer before I go back to school mid August. I have been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school for kids between the ages of 1-12. I have my license and a car so I've been...
Marley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children in a professional capacity for over 10 years. I am a licensed elementary educator in DC with teaching experience in grades 1-3. After teaching, I was an elementary school vice principal for two years before moving into my current role as a reading specialist for a charter network in DC. I was a...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Becca is a fantastic sitter! This was my first time booking someone formally and someone who was new to my family. Becca is warm, kind, responsive, and connected so very well with our preschooler. She was ready to engage him right away to build his trust. Becca...
Jennifer H.
4.3
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Barbara. I have been a child care provider for 32 years. I'm a mother of 3 and grandmother of 10. Live in Bowie, Maryland. Have a passion for what I do as a seasoned child care provider.\nIn those 32 years I have worked as a Private Nanny, Preschool and Infant Teacher, Part-time Substitute Teacher with P. G. County...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Barbara was hired the 2 weeks that day care closed due to a COVID+ child (no direct contact with my child to my knowledge). She set up an interview to set expectations (we paid her $35/hr) and we were very pleased with her interaction with our child. My husband...
Jennifer G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I recently spent two years in Paris, France working as an au pair before moving to DC last summer to start graduate school at Georgetown. I have always loved working with kids whether that means coaching sports camps, teaching Vacation Bible School, mentoring at-risk youth, or just your typical nannying work!
Karsyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic. Was on time, professional and very kind. Took amazing care of our 3 5 month old. Would hire her again and again. "
Patrick M.
Recent vacation nanny reviews from local parents
Sue C.
5.0
I hired Sue to work as a nanny in my home, and I would certainly recommend her work. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our son and making sure he hits all his milestones. She is kind, trustworthy and great with children.
It is clear to me that working as a nanny is...
- Marina P.
Claudia C.
5.0
Don’t even question it… hire her now! Claudia is truly the most AMAZING nanny one could ever ask for. She is applying to medical school and I can already tell she will be an amazing doctor. She clearly cares about others and gives her all. She’s very easy going and I have loved the friendship that...
- Lizzy H.
Melody F.
5.0
Melody is fantastic! She is so trustworthy and warm. My one year old daughter opened up to her almost immediately despite my daughter’s feeling nervous with new people. My kids are safe and happy with her. Melody is an expert, role models kindness, and is gifted in her profession as a caretaker...
- Care member
Rebecca N.
5.0
Becca is a fantastic sitter! This was my first time booking someone formally and someone who was new to my family. Becca is warm, kind, responsive, and connected so very well with our preschooler. She was ready to engage him right away to build his trust. Becca also helped set me at ease by...
- Jennifer H.
Barbara R.
5.0
Barbara was hired the 2 weeks that day care closed due to a COVID+ child (no direct contact with my child to my knowledge). She set up an interview to set expectations (we paid her $35/hr) and we were very pleased with her interaction with our child. My husband worked from home but Barbara took care...
- Jennifer G.
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Looking for a vacation nanny who can make your next family trip even better?
If you are looking to hire a vacation nanny to look after your kids while you are traveling, we can help you find the right match. Compare profiles for...
If you are looking to hire a vacation nanny to look after your kids while you are traveling, we can help you find the right match. Compare profiles for vacation nannies near you by rate, experience, and read reviews from other parents to find someone who meets your needs.
Vacation nannies by the numbers
1,282providers |
7.5 yrsavg. experience |
1,827member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding a vacation nanny near you
What is a vacation nanny?
Bringing your nanny on vacation is very common as doing so can give the adults on the trip some extra help during hectic travel days and the nanny can enjoy some relaxing time on their own in a fun new place when the family doesn’t need their help. Essentially a vacation nanny is a normal nanny who is willing to travel with a family to help out during their family vacation.
What types of responsibilities do vacation nannies take on?
When you hire a nanny for vacation there are a lot of different responsibilities they can take on. The perks of bringing a nanny on vacation is that they can help watch the children so the parents can enjoy some alone time or can provide an extra set of hands when navigating busy airports and tourist attractions with multiple little ones.
How much should I pay a nanny on a trip?
Vacation nanny rates vary, but the average hourly cost to hire a vacation nanny is $20.01 on Care.com, but this rate can vary greatly depending on your location and the experience level of the nanny. How long the vacation is and how many hours you want them to work during the trip can also impact the cost of hiring a vacation nanny.
How can I find a vacation nanny?
You can search for a vacation nanny on Care.com to help your family out during your next big trip. You can read different vacation nanny profiles to get an idea of which nanny will be able to meet your family’s needs. You can even read reviews from other families who have traveled with them in the past.
What are vacation nanny rates?
When you hire a nanny for vacation their rates can vary greatly, not just by the hour, but depending on how many days the trip will be and how much time you want them to spend with your family versus how much free time they’ll have.
Ratings for vacation nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Vacation Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,827 reviews of the 1,282 listed vacation nannies.