Full-Time & Part-Time Nannies in San Francisco

For families who require consistent childcare during the week, particularly during work hours, a full-time nanny is a good choice. Full-time nannies typically offer more dependable work schedules, so parents don’t need to worry about figuring out pick-up times, dealing with unplanned events that may occur throughout the day, and so forth.

On the other hand, a part-time nanny can be a great fit for families with older children who follow reliable weekly schedules, such as after-school pickups, extracurricular activities like sports or clubs, and so on. Families can choose to have part-time nannies only work on certain days when they’re needed, instead of full-time nannies who are more consistently involved with the family’s daily schedule.

Your child’s age, temperament, and unique needs can affect whether you should choose a full-time or part-time nanny. While part-time nannies may be more appropriate for older children who are involved with school and other activities for much of the day, younger children often require more consistent care that only a full-time nanny at home can provide.

Families with infants or young children tend to opt for full-time nannies to ensure their children are supervised and cared for throughout the full day. Furthermore, the act of bonding with a caregiver is particularly important for very young children. Compared with what a part-time nanny may be able to provide, a full-time nanny can be more readily available to become a dependable, trusted presence in their lives as they grow up.

Another major consideration to make is how much each type of nanny will cost. At SF Nannies, both full-time and part-time nannies offer a starting rate of $30/hr - $40+/hr. The number of hours a nanny works each week will of course have a significant impact on the family’s budget.

There is a $500 registration fee to begin your search. With regard to placement fees, there is a $6,500 placement fee for full-time nannies, and $4,500 placement fee for part-time nannies at SF Nannies. These costs should be factored into the family's budget when it’s time to hire a nanny.

Generally speaking, full-time nannies have more capacity to assist with a range of household chores than part-time nannies. While a part-time nanny’s responsibilities are usually more limited to specific, agreed-upon tasks such as school pick-ups, homework help, and simple food preparation, full-time nannies often take on other responsibilities throughout the day.

These may include light housekeeping chores, cooking meals for the family, and even running errands outside the home. Parents can work with their nannies to determine responsibilities and set expectations for the household.