School is almost out and you’re thinking about how to keep the kids busy. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: Dream Nanny is offering a special short-term placement option for summer nannies!

Whether you’re heading to the beach, visiting family or working in the city – summer presents a unique challenge for families with kids.

That’s why we’re helping you find a summer nanny: think teachers, teaching students and career nannies who are only available over the summer.

We’re excited to help make your summer easy. Get in touch today before your summer Dream Nanny is booked!

Here’s how it works:

1) If you’re ready to find your Dream Nanny, simply fill out the application below.

2) We’ll reach out to schedule a short intro call.

If we’re a good fit to work together, here’s what comes next:

3) We send an invoice for a deposit for us to begin the search along with a contract to lay out the terms of our work.

4) We’ll arrange an in-home visit with the entire family. This is one of the most impactful steps for us to find someone that’s a perfect fit for you, your household and most of all your kiddos.

5) Then you sit back and we work our magic to find the Dream Nanny your family deserves

6) We support you and your summer nanny with working out any contract, schedule or payment details.

A snapshot of our process for SUMMEr Placements:

Nanny Rates:

Our Dream Nannies are not available for less than $20 (net) per hour. $25-$45 (net) per hour is competitive in NYC.

Nanny Placement Fees:

Our placement fee for summer nannies is a flat rate of $750.

A deposit is required to secure our extensive search services, including an in-home meet & greet with your family.

Dream Nanny selection process:

We meet all potential applicants in-person after they have completed the International Nanny Association basic skills assessment with a score of 70% or higher. Final payment is due within 10 days of you receiving an invoice from us.

All of our Dream Nannies have passed an extensive background check, have childcare experience and have glowing references.

All of our Dream Nannies have CPR certification no less than 2 years old.

Many of our nannies have additional qualifications such as early childhood development, infant care specialist, and more!

Ready to find your summer Dream Nanny? Fill out the application below.

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How old are each of your children?

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Other needs for your family Other needs for your family Ability to drive with the children Ability to swim with the children Ability to travel outside the U.S.

Tell us a bit about your family!

What are the top 3 things you're looking for in a nanny?

What neighborhood do you live in?

What is your ideal start date for a long-term nanny?

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Family FAQs

DO YOU WORK WITH NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILIES?

We work with families of all types, and that includes single parents, same-sex parents, grandparents, and foster parents.

HOW OLD ARE YOUR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS?

All of our childcare providers are over the age of 18.

How do you screen childcare providers?

– All of our childcare providers have scored at least 70% on the International Nanny Association Skills Assessment. This TKTK covers TKTKT

– All of our childcare providers have CPR certification that is no more than two years old. Dream Nanny will be hosting regular CPR training for any childcare providers who want to keep their skills fresh or that are nearing the two-year mark in their certification.

– Our sitters have at least 3 years of childcare experience for sitters. Our nannies have at least 5 years of experience.

– All of our childcare providers undergo an extensive background check which searches criminal background records databases from all 50 states; multi-state sex offender registry and verification of names and aliases. If driving is a requirement of their role, we can also run a motor vehicle records search.

– All of our childcare providers have to submit 5 references. At least 3 of which must be childcare related.

WHAT ARE YOUR MINIMUM NANNY REQUIREMENTS?

5+ years paid work with children (this can include babysitting, work as a camp counselor, teacher or similar)
2+ years as a part-time or full-time nanny
Proof of CPR Certification (must be no more than 2 years old)
Superior communication skills
Total reliability (Early is on time and on time is late)
Genuine interest in kids
Willingness to be hands-on with kids
Communicative and proficient with basic technology
Willingness to submit to an extensive background check and social media check
Confidence in ability to escort children to activities throughout NYC
Comfortable making basic, kid friendly meals
Have ideas for how to engage children at an age appropriate level (ie doing more than plop them in front of a screen)
Willingness to maintain children’s bedrooms, play spaces and meal areas as needed (any additional housekeeping/laundry work will be presented in the job description and agreed to in advance)

WHAT ARE YOUR MINIMUM SITTER REQUIREMENTS?

3+ years paid work with children (this can include babysitting, work as a camp counselor, teacher or similar)
Proof of CPR Certification (must be no more than 2 years old)
Superior communication skills
Total reliability (Early is on time and on time is late)
A genuine interest in kids
Willingness to be hands-on with kids
Communicative and proficient with the necessary technology
Willingness to submit to an extensive background check and social media check
Confidence in ability to escort children to activities throughout NYC
Comfortable making basic, kid-friendly meals
Have ideas for how to engage children at an age-appropriate level (ie, doing more than plopping them in front of a screen)

DO YOU PROVIDE SICK CARE?

We don’t currently offer sick care, but will soon!

Do you work with families from out of town?

We don’t offer hotel babysitting unless you have been referred by one of our current families.

Does Dream Nanny operate in other states?

We only operate in New York City’s 5 boroughs. If you’re looking for a travel nanny, summer nanny, or weekend sitter outside of the city, please contact us, and we’ll find someone who meets your specific needs.

Do I have to pay on the books?

We’re not accountants, but some resources on this topic can be found here, here and here.

Some in-home tax and payroll services you can use are My HomePay, Nest Payroll, and HomeWork Solutions.

What charitable organizations do you support with funds from the agency?

We’re obsessed with giving back to non-profits working with children and families!! 10% of our gross quarterly income gets donated to a few of our favorite organizations. Check out who we support here.

WHAT ARE YOU POLICIES FOR FAMILIES?

Please view our full policies for families here.