The Nanny Share Finder is the easiest way for families to find a nanny share in the San Francisco area. Post your share, see families nearby, and stay completely private until you both choose to meet.

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Free to post. You only pay a one-time connection fee when you and another family both choose to meet.

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Nanny share San Francisco

What is a nanny share?

A nanny share is an arrangement where two families hire one nanny together, splitting the cost and the schedule. Each family pays less than they would for a private nanny, the nanny earns more than a single-family rate, and both children benefit from consistent, in-home care with a built-in social environment.

The hardest part of a nanny share is not the logistics. It is finding the right family to share with. That is exactly what the Nanny Share Finder is built to do.

How it works

Three steps to your share family

01

Post your share

Tell us your area, your children's ages, and the schedule you are hoping for. Free to post, and your exact address is never shown.

02

See families nearby

Once your post is live, the map unlocks. Browse families near you and send a private request to the ones who look like a good fit.

03

Meet when you both say yes

When another family accepts, you both pay the one-time connection fee, we share contact details, and we help set up your first introduction.

Connection fee

Posting is free.

$45

one-time
connection fee

Browse families near you at no cost. You only pay when you and another family both choose to meet.

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Privacy and safety

Your family's privacy is built into every step

Every part of this tool was designed so you can find a share without putting your family at risk. The map shows only a general area. No names, photos, or addresses appear publicly. Your contact details stay hidden until you and another family both choose to meet.

Your home stays private

Pins show a general area only, never your street or your home address.

No names, photos, or addresses

Nothing identifying appears on the map. You decide what to share, and when.

Contact details stay hidden

Your information stays private until you and another family both agree to meet.

Real families only

Our sign-up process is intentional. Every family here is serious about finding a share.

Nanny share costs in San Francisco

What families in San Francisco pay

San Francisco has some of the highest nanny rates in the country, which is exactly why a share works so well here. Two families, one trusted nanny, each paying roughly half. The nanny earns a combined rate slightly higher than a single-family hire because they are caring for two children. That is why the economics work for everyone.

Rates reflect typical San Francisco ranges as of 2026 and vary by experience, hours, and number of children. Shown as a guide, not fixed prices.

Solo nanny · San Francisco $42 to $58 / hr One family carries the full rate.

Nanny share · per family $26 to $34 / hr Two families split one nanny. Each pays significantly less while the nanny earns more.

Where we see families searching

San Francisco neighborhoods

Nanny share families in San Francisco tend to cluster in the same neighborhoods, which is what makes matches more likely. Post your share and the map shows you who else is looking near you.

Pacific Heights Noe Valley the Marina the Mission Bernal Heights the Sunset the Richmond Glen Park Potrero Hill West Portal Hayes Valley the Castro

Do not see your neighborhood? Post anyway. The map matches by distance, so a family just across a boundary can still find you.

The Nanny Tribe

Already matched? We can find your nanny.

The Nanny Share Finder connects you with the right family. When you are ready to find the nanny, The Nanny Tribe recruits and vets them for you. We work with families across the Bay Area and major cities nationwide.

Recruit your nanny together

Once you and your share family are matched, we handle the nanny search for both of you. You split the fee the same way you split the schedule.

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Hire a nanny

Looking for a nanny of your own? Our team recruits and connects vetted nannies to families across the Bay Area and major cities nationwide.

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Vet a nanny

Found someone already but want peace of mind? We run professional background and reference checks nationwide.

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Post your nanny share in San Francisco

Free to post. Your address is never shown. You only pay when you and another family both choose to meet.

Post your nanny share

Free to post · Private by design · $45 only when you both say yes

Common Questions

What families ask about nanny shares

What does a nanny share cost in San Francisco?

Nanny shares in San Francisco typically run $26 to $34 per hour per family, compared to $42 to $58 per hour for a solo hire. The nanny earns a slightly higher combined rate because they are caring for two children. Each family pays meaningfully less while still having a vetted professional in the home.

How do I find a nanny share in San Francisco?

Post your share on the Nanny Share Finder. It is free to post. Once your post is live, the map unlocks and you can see other San Francisco families nearby who are looking for a share. When you both choose to connect, a one-time $45 connection fee is charged and we share contact details and set up your introduction.

Which San Francisco neighborhoods have the most nanny share families?

Pacific Heights, Noe Valley, the Marina, and Bernal Heights tend to have the most active families on the map. The map matches by distance, so posting is the best way to see who is near you regardless of neighborhood.

Is it really free to post?

Yes. Posting your share and browsing families near you is completely free. You only pay the one-time $45 connection fee when you and another family both choose to meet.

What does the $45 connection fee pay for?

It covers the introduction: unlocking contact details for both families and setting up your video introduction. It is charged only when you both agree to connect, so there is no risk in posting and browsing.

What if it does not work out with a family?

You can keep your post up and connect with other families nearby. If you have already found a share, simply take your pin down so the map stays accurate.

Can The Nanny Tribe find the nanny for our share?

Yes. Once you and your share family are matched, The Nanny Tribe can recruit and vet the nanny for both of you. You split the search the same way you split the schedule. Get in touch through the options above and we will set it up.