New York City Nanny FAQ’s

Ready to start? Wonderful! Here are some frequently asked questions and answers to get you prepared:

Why should I become an ABC Nanny? How is this different from finding a position on my own?

ABC Nanny Source is known in the New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island as the agency with the most desirable position offerings. We work directly with each family and Nanny to make the perfect match! Once you have met the family for you, and the family is ready to extend you an offer; your Placement Counselor will prepare an Offer of Employment proposal that is signed by the family to present to you. The Offer of Employment will include your salary or hourly rate of pay, your paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, standard hours for the position, and a description of the duties requested. Everything is in writing! As a NYC ABC Nanny, you will be among the most elite group of childcare professionals in the industry!

I'm very excited to become an ABC Nanny! How do I apply?

It is very easy to apply to the agency! In fact, you can do so right on this website! Click here to apply today. Once your application is received you can anticipate a call from someone at our office within 24 to 48 hours. It's that easy!

What kind of experience do I need to have in order to become an ABC Nanny?

In order to become an ABC Nanny, you will need to have 1 to 5 years minimum childcare experience. Childcare experience includes but is not limited to: employment at a daycare center or pre-school; childcare or teaching at a church nursery, Sunday school or Hebrew school; caring for children in your local community; camp counseling; and of course, prior Nanny experience! To be eligible for acceptance by ABC Nanny Source you must be able to provide at least 3 professional childcare references (family members will be included as personal references), a valid form of state identification, and you must be at least 18 years of age.

As an ABC Nanny, what rate of pay can I expect to receive?

As an ABC Nanny, you will be paid according to your level of experience! The more experience you have, the higher your pay will be! Click here to review the typical Nanny services and salaries offered.

How are taxes handled?

ABC Nanny Source does not dictate to our families how taxes should be handled, but we generally suggest that they go through a payroll agency that specializes in household staff employee payroll to keep things simple and legal. This does vary from family to family.

There is so much involed in becoming an ABC Nanny! Will it take long to be placed with a family?

ABC Nanny Source does require a great deal from our Nannies, but do not be alarmed! The agency can expect to obtain background clearances within a few days. We can potentially have your profile being sent out to families in your area within two weeks! The process does not take long on our end at all! In fact, we try to have most ABC Nannies placed with their families within only 2 to 3 weeks from acceptance.

Apply today to become a NYC ABC Nanny! We look forward to speaking with you soon!