New York Nanny Services
Families in New York are as varied as there are streets on the grid.
With our roots in the City that never sleeps and over a decade in the game, Smart Sitting understands the needs of New York families. We pride ourselves on the many stories of families for whom we found a nanny that precisely fit their unique rhythm. Our dedicated team carefully considers caregivers and streamlines the process to hire and manage the pieces that make your puzzle come together.
NYC Full-Time or Part-Time Nanny
Search, Connect & Hire in NYC
We find full-time and part-time candidates in New York who fit your needs - and your hopes. Smart Sitting nannies and sitters are experienced and proactive caregivers ready to handle the day’s duties and build an environment in which your children can truly grow into their best selves. We handle the details, from outlining job descriptions, recruiting candidates and speaking with them to assess their fit with your family, through to helping you hire your ideal nanny and manage the employment relationship.
With Smart Sitting, find your New York nanny without the noise.
$499 search engagement includes:
Phone consultation with personal Family Specialist and family needs assessment
Crafting job description and benefits to attract ideal talent
Recruitment team conducts personalized search for your position
3 pre-screened candidates handpicked for your position
Family Specialist arranges interviews and trials
Assistance in crafting work agreement and setting up payroll
$30-35+ nanny's hourly rate includes:
Rate negotiated based on location, experience, and requirements of position
We help you consider transportation reimbursements, health insurance stipend, and PTO as part of preparing a competitive offer
Convenient payroll setup through our partnership with HomePay if desired
Thorough county, national, and federal background checks run upon successful hire for ultimate reassurance ($150 value)
20% after placement includes:
1:1 Dedicated Family Specialist available for ongoing support
General support also available 365 days per year
Short-term, fill in nannies available
Service premium based on nanny's gross income: 20% per week for a no-commitment way to ease into a working relationship or of nanny's annual income, family’s choice
Continued support for nanny within the Smart Sitting network, including professional development, valuable information, and a strong community
Always On: Babysitting & Backup Childcare
Register + Request = All Set
You’ve made it here, so you know you can’t make it anywhere without a backup plan when your regular childcare option isn’t available.
Emergency backup
when your regular childcare is unexpectedly unavailable
Date night / weekends
because even the most devoted parents deserve some time off
Short-term fill-in
if your nanny is on vacation or for a regular, ongoing need
We’ll connect you with trusted, talented, fully screened childcare professionals with the skills to hit the ground running, simplifying the entire process by hiring and managing their employment details and costs on your behalf. All you have to do as a registered family is submit a request and secure your favorite sitters via the Smart Sitting Booking App.
Always On program registration offers:
Initial phone consultation an ongoing support with personal Family Specialist
Family needs assessment
Pre-screened candidate selected who fits current need and ongoing evolution of a tried-and-true roster of babysitters your family has come to love
Access to our booking app, which makes booking and managing sitters a breeze
Hourly Rates + Agency Service:
Curated placements
Easily fulfill your childcare needs while Smart Sitting handles all details related to the nanny’s hire
$64 per month for unlimited occasional and back-up care via our booking app, or $649 per year
Hourly rate includes caregiver rate, employment costs and worker’s compensation; ensures tax compliance and strengthens industry professionalism
Timesheet management and automatic deductions processed weekly via ACH or credit card
Babysitter and nanny benefits management
With the Smart Sitting Booking App, your babysitter is only 2 clicks away
Book a babysitter, manage your preferred sitters, and get to know new caregivers anytime, right from your phone - while we handle timesheets and compensation.
How It Works
Consult
We'll get to know you and help craft the details around the role you're looking to fill. This informs our thorough search for ideal nannies.
Connect
Once we’ve launched the search and narrowed the possibilities to a few top candidates, Smart Sitting presents you with detailed candidate profiles and takes care of the meeting and hiring process.
Support
We’re not done after the hire — we’re here to help manage your childcare into the future, with personal, dedicated support.
Find SmartSitters in New York
Experienced, engaging caregivers who can keep up with your kids.
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Working With Us
Creating connections with incredible nannies that families love
“All of our babysitters through Smart Sitting have been amazing. They are wonderful with our kids, incredibly responsible and all around great people. I was nervous about finding a babysitter prior to using Smart Sitting. However the engagement has been well worth the money, given the service provided, time saved, and access to sitters I wouldn’t have had without them.”
— Smart Sitting parent Sarah H.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smart Sitting makes your search for trusted nannies in New York easy, enjoyable, and successful.
How much does it cost to hire a nanny in New York City?
Rates for a nanny or babysitter in New York vary greatly. Less experienced nannies in positions with less responsibility generally earn $20-25/hour, while highly specialized nannies may earn $30-40/hour and tutor rates reach $70-200+/hour. SmartSitters typically earn $30-35/hr. Regular part-time and full-time nannies normally also accrue paid time off and benefits as part of their employment, as well as overtime for work over 40 hours/week.
How do I hire a nanny in New York City?
While there are many ways to find a nanny for hire in New York, some will be more complicated than others. Listing services do not personally screen their members or verify employment history. Parent forums and groups may offer a personal referral but do require you to do the work of interviewing multiple candidates, calling references, and handling the hiring on your own. A reputable nanny agency that understands the demands of the city can help you find professional candidates with just the experience, values, and energy your family is looking for and will help you through the entire hiring process.
What kind of longterm childcare can I find in New York City?
Families in New York rely on dependable, flexible childcare coverage that fits their busy lifestyles. Daycares provide good coverage for children in groups but do not offer solutions for sick days or extended hours, and spots are limited. School-aged children in public schools have access to after-school care at the school. A great perk in New York is that there are plenty of highly experienced, engaging in-home caregivers with varied availability, meaning that families in New York have access to babysitters for fill-in care, regular part-time and after school care, or long-term, full-time nannies as needed.
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