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1,272 vacation nannies are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average star rating for rated vacation nannies is 4.7
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jennifer, a professional/on-call/travel nanny, and have a genuine passion for supporting families and ensuring the well-being of children. I like to foster creativity and wonder through imaginative play, arts and crafts, building epic forts, board games, outdoor play, and lots of reading. I'm CPR certified, fully...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenny helped me with babysitting my 2 and 9 year old kids over the weekend. She connected with my kids instantly. She came in 10 minutes earlier than discussed on both days, Planned a day full of activities for my kids. My daughter described her as “best baby...
Care member
Hi! I am a Public Health Sociology Major at the Ohio State University and I was born and raised in the SF Bay Area! I am outgoing, creative, reliable, engaging, and compassionate.
I look forward to providing the best care possible for your children while supervising playtime, getting creative with arts and crafts, playing...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
I used to nanny for a full time job when I graduated high school for families with multiple children. I have done an over night nanny type thing with a special needs child who had a feeding tube and required me to wake up every two hours to feed him. I've done field trips to the zoo and museums with the kids. I have four little...
Kasie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rozalyn Z.
Galena, OH
$16-25/hr
Hi! My name is Rozalyn and I am currently a student at Dartmouth College! I am majoring in Biology and Psychology on a pre-med track, and I am looking to nanny over the summer! I love to work with kids, and have helped coach young girls in volleyball. I love to spend time outdoors, playing sports, baking/cooking, and being...
Rozalyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name Abby. I have a degree in Psychology, minor in Human Development and Family Science, and planning to apply to occupational therapy graduate schools. I graduated from high school in 2021, and I just graduated from OSU in Spring 2024.
I worked at the Goddard School for about a year and a half, working with all ages...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! I am experienced in caring for children, having been actively involved with childcare for many years, and growing up with my 7 siblings. My background includes assisting with Vacation Bible School, volunteering in nurseries, babysitting, and working with newborns at a daycare in 2021. Since November, I have had the...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
4.5
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy spending time with children and pouring love into them; playing and laughing. I've worked in a daycare facility for approximately 8 months (with 1 and 2 years old as well as pre-k).
I've taken the position of a live in nanny on a couple of occasions and have also been a commuting nanny a few other times.
I've had...
Cayla can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Cayla is amazing! She started with our son at 6weeks old and stayed with him until he was 15 months. She has been so great with him. She is so kind, gentle and very detail oriented. My son absolutely adores her. It’s very obvious how passionate she is about...
Sami L.
Jessica A.
Bellefontaine, OH
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jess. I'm 37 and have more than 20 years experience sitting! I have experience with children newborn on up. I've watched more than 10 children at once. I have experience with ADHD, autism, and mood disorder. I'm lucky enough to work with twins in the past as well multiple times. I was a nanny for a long time. I work with a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Jessica has cared for our two children, they are currently 9 months and 4. She has watched the baby since he was a newborn. She is very dependable, always on time. She is great with the kids, plays with them, makes meals as needed. Our oldest daughter is always...
Suzanne O.
I am a semi-retired professional Nanny. I would like to help a family either part-time recurring or various families for date nights, vacations, or extended times when parents are traveling without their children. I have experience with all ages. Due to my limitations, I prefer not caring for young children that require being...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 5 years of experience. I began nannying my sophomore year of college with 4 adorable kids. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had and I was very fortunate to grow close with the family! I was able to go on vacation with the family a few times and have overnights with the children. The kids were ages 6, 4, 3, and...
Madilyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old and have had a lot of experience caring for children. I've worked Vacation Bible School at my church for about 10 years. I also had the opportunity to work as a preschool assistant for a bit before I had to go back to school in the fall of 2020. In high school, I spent the summers...
Kaylyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
During the school year, I am a paraprofessional at Cedar Cliff Elementary. I've been a nanny for years, assistant teacher at a Montessori and now a paraprofessional for elementary and middle school special education.
My husband and I have to be children and moved back home to be closer to family. If you need me to run an...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent vacation nanny reviews from local parents
Jennifer R.
5.0
Jenny helped me with babysitting my 2 and 9 year old kids over the weekend. She connected with my kids instantly. She came in 10 minutes earlier than discussed on both days, Planned a day full of activities for my kids. My daughter described her as “best baby sitter ever”. Very energetic, reliable,...
- Care member
Cayla S.
5.0
Cayla is amazing! She started with our son at 6weeks old and stayed with him until he was 15 months. She has been so great with him. She is so kind, gentle and very detail oriented. My son absolutely adores her. It’s very obvious how passionate she is about children and caring for them. We will miss...
- Sami L.
Jessica A.
5.0
Jess is amazing with my children! They adore her. She is patient, kind, and encouraging. She spends quality time with them, building their self esteem. She's a brilliant teacher and keeps the kids engaged in fun activities. I've never been more comfortable leaving my children with a provider.
- Care member
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Looking for a vacation nanny who can make your next family trip even better?
If you are looking to hire a vacation nanny to look after your kids while you are traveling, we can help you find the right match. Compare profiles for...
If you are looking to hire a vacation nanny to look after your kids while you are traveling, we can help you find the right match. Compare profiles for vacation nannies near you by rate, experience, and read reviews from other parents to find someone who meets your needs.
Vacation nannies by the numbers
1,272providers |
7.6 yrsavg. experience |
1,995member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding a vacation nanny near you
What is a vacation nanny?
Bringing your nanny on vacation is very common as doing so can give the adults on the trip some extra help during hectic travel days and the nanny can enjoy some relaxing time on their own in a fun new place when the family doesn’t need their help. Essentially a vacation nanny is a normal nanny who is willing to travel with a family to help out during their family vacation.
What types of responsibilities do vacation nannies take on?
When you hire a nanny for vacation there are a lot of different responsibilities they can take on. The perks of bringing a nanny on vacation is that they can help watch the children so the parents can enjoy some alone time or can provide an extra set of hands when navigating busy airports and tourist attractions with multiple little ones.
How much should I pay a nanny on a trip?
Vacation nanny rates vary, but the average hourly cost to hire a vacation nanny is $20.39 on Care.com, but this rate can vary greatly depending on your location and the experience level of the nanny. How long the vacation is and how many hours you want them to work during the trip can also impact the cost of hiring a vacation nanny.
How can I find a vacation nanny?
You can search for a vacation nanny on Care.com to help your family out during your next big trip. You can read different vacation nanny profiles to get an idea of which nanny will be able to meet your family’s needs. You can even read reviews from other families who have traveled with them in the past.
What are vacation nanny rates?
When you hire a nanny for vacation their rates can vary greatly, not just by the hour, but depending on how many days the trip will be and how much time you want them to spend with your family versus how much free time they’ll have.
Ratings for vacation nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Vacation Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,995 reviews of the 1,272 listed vacation nannies.