We find your family one trusted full-time nanny who knows your children, keeps your days steady, and stays for the long term. Every search is built around your household and the way you parent, so the match fits from day one.

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Full-time nanny placement

Professional, vetted full-time nannies for Bay Area families

A full-time nanny works in your home on a set weekly schedule, usually 35 to 50 hours, giving your children consistent one-on-one care from one trusted person. The Nanny Tribe has matched families with fully vetted full-time nannies across the Bay Area for over a decade, and every nanny is interviewed in person, reference checked, background screened, and TrustLine registered.

Full-time nannies most often work Monday through Friday, though many families need earlier starts, later evenings, or travel flexibility. Every search is run by hand around your household's schedule, values, and the way you parent, so the nanny fits from day one. Searches cover full-time, part-time, live-in, and newborn care, along with rota teams and family assistant roles.

In our experience, the full-time matches that last for years are the ones where the family treats the role as a real partnership from the first week, so we match for judgment and fit as much as for experience.

What a full-time nanny Offers

Care that holds the whole day together

Full-time nannies most often work Monday through Friday, though many families need earlier starts, later evenings, or travel flexibility. We shape the schedule around how your household runs, so your nanny becomes a dependable part of the day rather than one more thing to coordinate.

Day to day, that means meals, naps, dressing and baths, creative play, and age-appropriate activities, along with school runs and homework support as your children grow, plus the child-related tasks that keep a home steady.

Who it's for

Where a full-time nanny fits best

A full-time nanny suits a wide range of households, each matched with someone built around the way they live.

Two working parents

Households where both parents work and need dependable, consistent daily care they can rely on.

New and growing families

Families welcoming a baby or adding to their household who want experienced, steady support from the start.

After-school households

Families balancing school pickups, activities, and homework who need reliable afternoon and evening care.

Demanding or shifting schedules

Parents with long or changing hours who want one trusted nanny keeping the household calm and consistent.

Our Standard

Fewer than 1 in 20 applicants make it through our process

The Nanny Tribe has matched nannies for Bay Area families for over a decade. Every nanny is interviewed in person by our founder, personally reference-checked, third-party-accredited, background-screened, and TrustLine-registered.

We only send a family a nanny we would trust in our own home.

Nicole, Founder, The Nanny Tribe

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How it works

Three steps to the right nanny

01 We search

A personal intake call, a job description built around your household, and a focused recruit from our vetted network.

02 You select

We introduce a small group of fully vetted nannies. You interview, we coordinate trials, and you choose the person who fits.

03 We support

Offer, contract, onboarding, and ongoing guidance through the Family Hub for the life of the role.

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Full-time or part-time

Choosing between full-time and part-time care

The right fit comes down to how many hours you need covered and how central the role is to your week.

Best for anchoring your week

Full-time nanny

30 or more hours a week

Dependable, consistent coverage with one trusted caregiver at the center of your week.

One nanny who knows your children deeply

A consistent routine across the full week

Guaranteed hours and a full benefits package

Best for part of the week

Part-time nanny

20 to 29 hours a week

Reliable, set hours for the part of the week you need covered.

A set weekly schedule you can plan around

Ideal for after-school pickups and activities

A great fit for work-from-home parents

Extra support for stay-at-home parents

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Full-time and part-time each have their own fee structure. See full rates and fees →

Our commitment

What is included with every full-time search

We work to get every match right the first time. When you choose The Nanny Tribe, you are choosing a team that stays with you well beyond your nanny's first day.

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Tailored nanny search

Every search starts with a clear picture of your family's schedule, values, and needs, and we match you with nannies who meet our vetting standard.

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Interview and hiring support

We guide you through every step, from scheduling interviews to making an offer, so you always know what comes next and never manage the process alone.

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Twelve-month guarantee

Full-time placements include a twelve-month guarantee from your nanny's start date. When a match does not work in that time, we begin a new search at no additional agency fee.

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Ongoing support

We stay involved long after your nanny starts, keeping your arrangement and paperwork current through the Family Hub for the life of the role.

Rates and Timeline

What to expect

A full-time nanny is a long-term investment in your children and your household. Rates vary by region and by the nanny's experience and the responsibilities of the role.

Full-time nanny hourly rate

$35 to $65 per hour, by region and experience

Typical schedule

30 or more hours a week, most often 35 to 50

Common benefits

Guaranteed hours, paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays, healthcare stipend

Engagement fee

$650 to begin the search

Agency fee

15% of the nanny's annual gross compensation

Full rates and fees

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We could not be happier that we found The Nanny Tribe! I love that all the nannies are prescreened prior to you interviewing them. I cannot say enough good things about Nicole (the owner) and The Nanny Tribe! Thank you for helping me find someone we could trust to watch our kids at a time when I felt hopeless.

-Sarah

Client

Common Questions

What families ask

What does a full-time nanny cost in the Bay Area?

Full-time nannies in the Bay Area typically earn $35 to $65 per hour, depending on region and the nanny's experience and responsibilities. Most positions also include guaranteed hours, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

How many hours does a full-time nanny work?

Full-time nannies usually work 35 to 50 hours a week, most often across five weekdays, with the schedule shaped around your family's routine.

What is the difference between a full-time and a part-time nanny?

A full-time nanny covers most of your week, usually 35 to 50 hours, as one consistent caregiver. A part-time nanny covers set days or after-school hours, usually under 30 hours a week.

How long does it take to find a full-time nanny?

Most searches take 2 to 8 weeks, with an average of 4 weeks, depending on your schedule, location, and the rate offered.

Can we share a full-time nanny with another family?

Yes. A nanny share pairs one nanny with two families, splitting the schedule and the cost. The hardest part is finding the right family to share with, which is what our Nanny Share Finder is built for.

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