NATIONWIDE SEARCH: DETAILED & EDUCATIONALLY MINDED LIVE-OUT NANNY FOR FAMILY IN NORTHERN VA

Location: Aldie, VA 20105
Children: 7-month-old & 2.5-year-old

Compensation: $35-$38/hr
Schedule: 40 guaranteed hrs/week, Monday-Friday, with hours falling between 9 AM and 6 PM. The initial schedule is expected to be 10 AM-6 PM, with flexibility to shift to 9 AM-5 PM or 9:30 AM-5:30 PM as the family’s schedule evolves. Flexibility is essential.
Benefits: Paid time off, paid sick days, paid major holidays, monthly healthcare stipend, annual continuing education stipend, and mileage reimbursement or use of a family vehicle for on-the-job travel.
Start Date: ASAP

Inside Their World:

A loving and connected family is searching for an experienced professional live-out nanny who is passionate about child development and excited to become a trusted, long-term partner in raising their two young sons. They are looking for someone who brings both warmth and expertise to the role, creating a home environment centered around curiosity, learning, and consistency.

Their youngest son is a happy 7-month-old beginning to reach exciting developmental milestones. The family is seeking a nanny with strong infant experience who feels confident supporting his growth, establishing routines, and guiding him through each stage, including the transition to solids and baby-led weaning when developmentally appropriate.

Their 2.5-year-old son is bright, imaginative, and incredibly verbal. Though he may be shy at first, he quickly warms up to caregivers who are playful, patient, and genuinely engaged. He loves books, music, imaginative play, outdoor adventures, and discovering how the world works. Through everyday play and conversation, he already recognizes letters, numbers, colors, and shapes and can count well beyond twenty. He attends preschool for half a day in the mornings.

While the primary focus will be caring for the baby during the day, the nanny should also feel comfortable caring for both children together when needed, whether Mom is running errands, attending appointments, or the family would like an occasional evening out.

Family Environment:

This family has intentionally created a home where connection, curiosity, and engagement are at the heart of everyday life. They embrace a gentle yet structured parenting approach, balancing warmth, compassion, and clear boundaries. They value understanding their children’s emotions and perspectives while providing consistent guidance and age-appropriate expectations.

Learning is a big part of their home, and they love turning everyday moments into opportunities for curiosity, growth, and fun. They believe children learn best through meaningful conversation, imaginative play, hands-on exploration, and being fully present. As a screen-free household, they value caregivers who actively engage with the children and make each day enriching.

Both parents are deeply engaged in raising their children while recognizing the value of an experienced childcare professional. Mom is home throughout portions of the day, and Dad works from home, making open communication and mutual respect essential. They value caregivers who confidently contribute ideas, communicate thoughtfully, and become trusted partners in supporting their children’s growth.

They are a health-minded, active family who enjoys music, good food, seasonal activities, and little adventures. While travel is not currently part of the role, they anticipate incorporating it in the future and would love a nanny who is comfortable joining them for domestic and international travel.

Who Thrives Here:

This role is ideal for a professional nanny who is detail-oriented, passionate about early childhood development, and demonstrates exceptional judgment. The family is seeking someone naturally curious, highly observant, and committed to thoughtful, intentional care.

They value caregivers who stay informed on current best practices, enjoy continuing their education, and understand the “why” behind their approach. The ideal nanny is proactive and confident, able to anticipate the children’s needs, recognize developmental changes, and independently create meaningful opportunities for learning, exploration, and connection.

The nanny should be calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and adaptable while providing a consistent and secure environment. Strong communication is essential, as the family appreciates a caregiver who can thoughtfully share observations and discuss milestones. They value judgment they can trust as much as experience.

Professionalism is especially important to this family. They appreciate a nanny who is punctual, organized, engaged with the children throughout the day, and proactive in both childcare and child-related household responsibilities. They also take pride in maintaining a well-run home and appreciate someone who keeps spaces tidy and follows through on responsibilities.

Daily Rhythm:

Each day centers around creating a calm, nurturing environment where both children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore. The nanny will provide attentive infant care while supporting developmental milestones through feeding routines, naps, tummy time, language development, sensory play, outdoor walks, music, reading, and age-appropriate activities.

For the toddler, the family values a caregiver who naturally incorporates educational moments into everyday life through imaginative play, conversation, books, music, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, counting, colors, shapes, letters, vocabulary building, and opportunities to encourage independence.

Child-related household responsibilities include washing bottles and pump parts, preparing meals and snacks, managing children’s laundry, tidying play areas and bedrooms, organizing toys and belongings, restocking diapers and baby essentials, maintaining the diaper bag, and planning engaging daily activities and outings. The nanny will also provide thoughtful updates, photos, and communication throughout the day.

The family appreciates a nanny who takes initiative, notices what needs attention, and naturally contributes to maintaining an organized and peaceful household.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional childcare experience

• Recent infant experience

• Experience with baby-led weaning

• Bilingual in French is a bonus

• Flexibility to travel with the family as needed

• Valid driver’s license

• Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check

• Comfortable with pets; the family has a 12-year-old hypoallergenic dog

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply!