Part-time care is one of the hardest jobs to fill well. Fewer hours means a smaller pool of candidates, and the good ones have options. The families who keep a great part-time nanny plan the job as carefully as a full-time one.
Tammy Gold, LCSW, spent years matching families with nannies before writing Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer (Penguin). Today she works beside families, and their agencies, as a neutral expert: defining the job, interviewing candidates, checking references and setting up the first 30 days.
Students, retirees, parents of school-age children, and nannies piecing together two jobs are common candidates. Each brings different strengths and different availability limits. Ask early about exams, summers and other commitments, so you aren’t surprised in May.
Pay, tax and labor rules vary by state and city. This guide explains common practice; a household payroll provider, accountant or your state labor department can confirm what applies to you.
Guaranteed hours, a fair rate, a predictable schedule and respect for her time go a long way. Talk openly about her plans.
Often, yes, once wages pass the IRS threshold for the year. A payroll provider can confirm.
Yes. A short work agreement prevents misunderstandings about hours, pay and duties.
Part-time roles work when the details are right from the start.
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Screening call, reference questions, clinical interview, and trial-day checklist.
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Tammy is not a placement agency and has no affiliation with, or financial interest in, any agency, daycare or payroll service. She provides independent expert guidance; decisions remain your family’s. Legal, tax and licensing questions belong with the appropriate professional or state agency.