Strong families. Happy Children. Perhaps the most important hiring decision you’ll ever make. A positive influence that will last a lifetime. Our experienced, loving, and professional nannies and caregivers can be hired part-time, full-time, or on call by your family, either on a live-in or live-out basis. Nannies plan age appropriate fun games, create arts and crafts projects, and do various other activities which stimulate the child’s learning, imagination, and development. The nanny’s focus is on the children, including preparing their meals, doing their laundry, and other duties relating specifically to care of the children. Their background is a combination of education, nanny and/or teaching experience, and continuing education hours.
For questions related to our pricing structure, please visit our pricing section. To get started with the process of connecting with a great nanny, please fill out our family application. If you have any other questions, please visit our Frequently asked questions section.
A nanny is a child-care specialist whose workplace is a family’s private home. A nanny is employed by a family to provide the highest level of customized child care and to give personalized attention to the family’s children. A nanny may be employed full time or part time, and the nanny may or may not live with the family. The nanny’s role is to provide support to the family by serving as a loving, nurturing and trustworthy companion to the children.
A nanny will have specialized child care skills, a deep understanding of the childcare process and a genuine love of caring for children. A nanny offers the family convenient and consistent high quality child care by meeting each child’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs.
Live-out Nannies
Full-time or Part-Time Live-out Nannies work right in your home, caring for your children and tending to all of their needs. They
shop for healthy foods, and can plan and cook tasty and nutritious meals. Nannies see that the breakfasts and lunches they serve are not only well-balanced, but also appealing to your children. Many Nannies keep a file of recipes the children like and at mealtimes they help teach table manners. Nannies wash the children’s breakfast and lunch dishes and clean up the kitchen or dining room. When caring for infants, Nannies prepare formula or reserved breast milk and sterilize bottles. As a rule, nannies do not cook for the whole family, but some do start dinner preparations.
Nannies can wash, iron, and mend the children’s clothing. They help older children learn to choose outfits that are right for the occasion and they teach the youngsters to keep closets and drawers neat. Nannies do not necessarily do family laundry, but that is something that can be discussed with the individual nanny.
Supervising toddlers during bath time is another duty of Nannies, as is bathing babies and changing their diapers. Nannies help with hair combing, shoe-tying, and homework. They put Band-Aids on scraped knees, take care of sick children, and follow the physician’s instructions in giving medicine.
Planning safe amusement, both indoors and out, is a large part of a Nanny’s job. They devise and play games that are suitable for the ages of the children. They closely monitor television viewing and they help youngsters learn how to both play alone and get along with others. They may plan and oversee birthday parties and other social events. All Nannies read to their children; some sing. They give infants the rocking and cuddling so vital to normal growth and they soothe the hurt feelings of older children. Perhaps most importantly, they make children feel secure while their parents are away from home.
Nannies do not necessarily do general housework, but they do pick up after the children. They teach their charges to take care of their own belongings and they discipline the children in ways that follow the wishes of the parents. Nannies drive the children to lessons or to appointments and they may also take over car pool duties. Sometimes Nannies also run errands for the family. When the whole family takes a trip, the Nanny often travels with them.
Live-In Nannies
Live-In nannies share the same responsibilities as a live-in nanny but they live live in the families home. The hourly rate is typicallylower hourly salary rate because they receive room and board. Busy families who need childcare beyond the tupical 8am-6pm hours, parent’s who travel often, and those with very young children benefit greatly from a live-in arrangement.
Nanny Managers
Nanny Managers are warm, enthusiastic caregivers hired by a private family to care for the family’s children, either on a live-in or live-out basis. These are professional caregivers who, along with general Nanny responsibilities (see above), can pick up the children from school, organize after-school activities, tutor, run errands, grocery shop, provide mature supervision and security while traveling, and pull together a basic evening meal following the family’s favorite recipes. Training and experience are required, and the caregivers usually have a Bachelor’s or more advanced degree in a field related to childcare services.
After School NannyWhen the school bell rings we’ll help you fill in the gap until your home from the office. Imagine coming home to a relaxed environment. To a place where everything is handled. Homework is done. Chores are completed. Dinner is ready. Advancing your career doesn’t mean your home can’t run well too.
Our after school nannies are your extra set of hands. Whether its juggling soccer practice, dance lessons, or band practice – we can help manage your family’s tight schedule.
House Manager
The House Manager combines the dual responsibilities of a nanny/housekeeper caring for a family’s children and for the upkeep of their home. The nanny/housekeeper typically works in an environment where the family’s children spend a significant amount of time out of the home, such as spending the mornings at school. The nanny/housekeeper’s childcare responsibilities include full supervision of children while they are in the home, attention to their meals, dressing, and hygiene. The nanny/housekeeper’s housekeeping responsibilities include daily making of beds and general straightening out of living spaces, washing the children’s laundry and bedding, dusting and polishing furniture, sweeping, and mopping floors, maintaining a clean and tidy bathroom, vacuuming, and other tasks.
The nanny/housekeeper may occasionally clean ovens, refrigerators, and wax floors; they may do parent’s laundry and bedding; and they may run family errands. They may also supervise outside vendors in the home (carpet cleaning, window washing, plumbing, etc.).
A nanny/housekeeper may work eight to ten hours per day, generally five days per week. A nanny/housekeeper will generally expect two consecutive days off weekly. A nanny/housekeeper may live in or live out. The nanny/housekeeper works under the minimal supervision of the adult members of the family and must be a self-starter, show sound judgment, be committed to the well-being of children, and be able to take initiative. Please note this service is only available to families with school-age children.
Housekeeper
Housekeepers clean private homes, buy food, cook and serve meals, and do laundry for family members. Some housekeepers work for several households, spending one or two days a week with each one. These housekeepers are called day workers. Other housekeepers work full time for one family.
The duties of individual domestic housekeepers vary widely. Some have complete responsibility and authority to plan and carry out many household duties. Others are given very specific duties and are closely supervised. Housekeepers may plan, cook, and serve meals and clean up after food is eaten. They may buy food and household supplies. Sometimes they care for children, helping them to eat, dress, and bathe.
Domestic housekeepers may clean floors, windows, furniture, and other areas. They make beds and change linens. They may wash, iron, and mend clothes and linens. Sometimes housekeepers perform such services as answering the telephone, receiving visitors, and exercising pets.
Multiples Specialist
A multiples specialist is a nanny who has extensive experience caring for multiples and who works with families who have twins, triplets or higher order multiples. They perform the same duties as a regular nanny, but with the added bonus of being specialists in the area of caring for multiple children at one time.
Tutor
Our dedicated tutors provide the learning experience that a private, in-home education offers. Our tutors are mature and nurturing and they provide hands-on instruction for their charges through curriculum, special projects and practical learning experiences. They can assist with homework, in-depth instruction in a particular subject, and they are also able to facilitate field trips where the children will have one-on-one exposure to museums, art exhibits, science and math concepts, and a variety of other applied learning experiences. All of our tutors have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, teaching credentials (and/or early childhood education specialty), and instructional experience.
TEMPORARY SERVICES
Temporary Nannies (Sitter Service)
Our sitters are experienced, engaging caregivers who provide in-home care for children on an irregular, as-needed, full or part-time basis. Although their duties are restricted solely to childcare and related tasks, our sitters provide a creative, fun experience for your children.
Temporary Rate
$20-$25 per hour
Temporary Nanny Managers
These positions are much like our sitters, but our proactive nanny managers provide an extra level of support, helping around the house, running errands, grocery shopping, meal preparation, etc.
Temporary Rate
$22-$27 per hour
Hotel Childcare (In-room)
When you are traveling, we understand that it can be nerve-wracking to leave your children with someone you don’t know. We ensure that all of our caregivers have had CPR training, their references have been checked, and a background check has been performed. Our experienced caregivers provide fun, safe, worry-free care for your children at your place of lodging.
Temporary Rate
$25.00 per hour
Non-Profit Off-Site Childcare
We use our tried and true methods of finding quality nannies to provide churches, childcare centers, and community centers with the best on-site caregivers. We provide regular care as well as substitute caregivers. To get started, contact our office for more details.
Temporary Rate
$20 per hour. If costs are a concern, please contact for information. Our Off-Site Services are available on a sliding scale
Doula
The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves” and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.When you leave the hospital after giving birth to your child, you will require plenty of rest and relaxation. Our experienced Postpartum caregivers are trained to care for mothers and their families in this time of need.
Cambridge Nanny Postpartum Doula Service: Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester. Assists with newborn care, sibling care, family adjustment, meal preparation, errand running and light household tidying. Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents.
Doula Daytime Care Rate:
$25 per hour
$26 per hour for twins
$28 per hour for triplets
Doula Overnight Care Rate(hours are 10pm-8am)
$27 per hour
$28 pr hour for twins
$30 per hour for triplets
Newborn Care Specialists
Newborn care specialists, also known as Night Nannies or Night Nurses are the saving grace for working moms or mothers who have more than one child. Newborn specialists work 10 hour shifts, helping new parents to achieve a restful night’s sleep by getting up with the baby, feeding or bringing the baby to the nursing mom, changing the baby, rocking the baby, doing the baby’s laundry and more. With one of our experienced, certified, Newborn Care Specialists, families can rest easy with the knowledge that their children are in safe hands.
Night Nanny Overnight Care Rate (hours are 10pm-8am)
$27 per hour
$28 pr hour for twins
$30 per hour for triplets
Corporate Backup Childcare
When regular childcare arrangements break down, we provide screened, trained caregivers and nannies to an employee’s own home. The cost is subsidized by the employer, as both a retention tool and a way to increase company productivity. Proposals are customized and available upon request by contacting our office.
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Adult In-Home Companionship and Care Services
Non-Medical Senior Home Care
Every Cambridge Senior and Adult client has unique care needs. That is why we offer 
a full range of in-home services – to tailor care plans that provide our senior and other adult clients the right amount and types of help to support independent living at home. Examples of service include:
- In-Home Companionship and Care Services
- Personal Care Services
