Experienced Play-Based Newborn Nanny Needed FT in Cow Hollow

Start: July 2026

A warm and busy family in Cow Hollow, with two working parents, is seeking an experienced, mature, and highly reliable nanny to care for their baby girl, who will be 5 months old in July. Their ideal candidate is nurturing, focused on development, and looking to build a long-term relationship with a family. Responsibilities include researching and scheduling age-appropriate classes, engaging at baby’s level, preparing bottles and baby-friendly meals, child laundry, and light tidying. The best person for them is someone familiar with child-led play and/or the Montessori method, who has longevity with their past employers and is looking for long term commitment again where they can grow with the family.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with newborns
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a nanny with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• COVID-vaccinated
• TB, Flu, and Tdap
• CPR Certified
• Non-smoker
• Valid driver with clean record (family provides household vehicle for work-related driving)
• Experienced with newborns
• Flexible and willing to travel (1-2 times per year; trips could be 7-10 days domestic or international)
• Must be living in SF or nearby
• Longevity with past families (at least 3 years)
• Educational; enjoys seeking out age-appropriate classes
• Familiar with play-based learning (Montessori)
• Mature, loving
• Punctual, reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Can make long term commitment; looking for someone to grow with the family

Responsibilities

• Creating a routine and schedule for the baby
• Engaging in play (reading, singing, conversing with baby)
• Planning age appropriate activities, classes, and outings
• Driving to activities
• Preparing, washing, sanitizing bottles
• Prepare baby-friendly meals
• Assisting with developmental milestones and transitions (solids, naps, potty training, etc.)
• Child laundry
• Light tidying (nursery, play and common areas)