Find a part-time nanny
Short answer
A part-time nanny works a regular schedule of fewer than about 30 hours a week, such as three days, mornings only or school afternoons. Rates are similar to full-time nannies, $20 to $35 an hour in 2026, and short shifts sometimes cost a little more per hour.
- Typical rate
- $20 to $35 an hour
- Typical 2026 range across US metros; big coastal cities run higher. Caregivers set their own rates on Nanny.
- Booking on Nanny
- Free to join. 6% booking fee (min $1.99), or 3% with Plus. Caregivers keep 100% plus tips.
A good fit for
- Parents who work part-time or from home
- Kids in half-day preschool who need afternoon care
- A mother's helper while a parent is home with a newborn
What to check
- That their other commitments fit your days for the long run
- A background check with their consent, and the date
- References from recent families
- A paid trial shift
How it works on Nanny
Set the exact days and hours you need; Nanny ranks caregivers by how well their availability overlaps yours, so you only see people who can actually work your week. Regular schedules stop paying booking fees at a monthly cap per caregiver.
Questions
If you pay one nanny $3,000 or more in cash wages in 2026, you usually owe Social Security and Medicare tax. A part-time nanny at 15 hours a week passes that within a few months.
A caregiver, often younger or less experienced, who helps with the kids while a parent is home. They usually earn a little less than a nanny because a parent is there.