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Find the Job That Fits Where You Are Right Now, Not Where You Think You Should Be.

Work that bends with your life, not against it, so you can show up fully for the children you care for and everything else that matters to you.
Professional nanny career growth and childcare development opportunities

From Flexible Side Work to Full-Time Placements: Work That Adapts as You Do

Philadelphia Nanny Network is a nanny agency that has placed and employed nannies for over 40 years, which means we have seen every possible life transition, work arrangement, and scheduling need. Our nannies move between roles, starting as Substitute Nannies picking up babysitting shifts, transitioning to Staff Nannies with guaranteed pay, or accepting long-term nanny placements with families, then coming back when flexibility matters again.
We are still here for them because we're built on relationships. Our core values keep us focused on what matters: treating nannies with respect, responding when you need us, and creating nanny jobs that fit real life. You are not locked into one path. That is why nannies stay with us, because we stay with them.

Here's Every Way You Can Work With Us: One Agency That Supports Them All.

Some roles are agency-employed through our Elite Nanny Program with benefits. Others are family-employed placements where you work directly for one family. All paths have full support from our team, and you can move between them as your needs change
AGENCY
EMPLOYED
Staff Nannies Guaranteed weekly hours working with different families
Substitute Nannies Choose your own shifts with total flexibility
Interim Nannies Work with one family for a defined short-term period
Now Nannies Last-minute shifts when families need help fast
Employer Philadelphia Nanny Network Philadelphia Nanny Network Philadelphia Nanny Network Philadelphia Nanny Network
Benefits Full employee benefits Full employee benefits Full employee benefits Full employee benefits
FAMILY
EMPLOYED
Long-Term Nanny Full-time or part-time care with one family for 12+ months
Short-Term Nanny Work with one family for weeks or months
Newborn Care Specialist Expert care for newborns in their first weeks home
Household Manager
& Family Assistant
Child care plus broader household responsibilities
Employer Family Family Family Family
Benefits Set by you & the family, with our help Set by you & the family, with our help Set by you & the family, with our help Set by you & the family, with our help
Offer Support Offer acceptance guidance Offer acceptance guidance Offer acceptance guidance Offer acceptance guidance
Search Management Application & references in one place Application & references in one place Application & references in one place Application & references in one place

Your Schedule, Open Shifts & Shift Details In One Simple App

Once onboarded, download the PNN Nanny & Sitter: Ready Care app and view your calendar, pick up open shifts and get real-time notifications about team updates, peak earning opportunities, and special perks like our annual holiday bonus raffle. Everything you need to stay organized and connected, in one place.

Hundreds of Reasons to Choose Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Working with Philadelphia Nanny Network offers several benefits, including job matching, access to screened opportunities, agency employed or family employed models and ongoing support throughout the hiring process. We help match nannies with families, ensuring a good fit for both parties while saving time and effort in the job search. We manage a babysitting schedule for nannies who want to work for a variety of families so they don’t have to. Nannies receive guidance through every step of the hiring process, offering confidence and support. Additionally, we provide access to a wide variety of jobs, from temporary, short-term, and long-term, giving nannies the chance to explore some of the best opportunities in their area. We do not charge nannies any fees for our services. This means nannies can take advantage of the agency’s resources without worrying about hidden costs.

First, we employ a team of nannies for corporate backup care, providing them with more work opportunities and access to benefits such as paid time off, healthcare support, group health insurance and a retirement plan. Individual nannies working for multiple families, managing them on their own, don’t receive these benefits. By working for one employer, the job becomes more professional, includes employee benefits, adherence to federal and state laws and nannies can dedicate themselves fully to their roles.

Second, this model simplifies things for our clients. Clients don’t need to worry about employment paperwork or tax liabilities, yet they can still benefit from the tax credit for child care without the associated tax exposure. Our goal is to make the process easier and better for everyone involved.

Yes, overtime is paid according to federal and state requirements, and clients will be charged for overtime at a rate of time and a half. If the nanny can accommodate a change in schedule for longer hours, she will request a signed time card, which she will submit to us for payroll.

Please note that the agency does not allow paying the nanny directly or “under the table” for any time outside of the arrangement with Philadelphia Nanny Network. Doing so would violate the contractual service agreement between you, the nanny, and Philadelphia Nanny Network. While it may seem convenient to ask the nanny to work extra hours and pay her cash, this practice is prohibited.

We look at past experience. We look at your previous roles as a nanny, the ages of the children you’ve cared for, and any specialized skills you might have, such as handling infants, working with children with special needs, or managing multiple children at once.

Commute time is important. Proximity to the family is important for both convenience and consistency. We consider how long it would take you to get to the family’s home and whether it’s a manageable and sustainable commute for you.

We consider the family’s personal requirements. Every family has unique needs. We consider details like their parenting style, household rules, and specific duties, like light housekeeping or meal preparation. Matching these requirements with your strengths and preferences helps ensure a harmonious fit.

We would love to be able to say yes, but we can’t. Philadelphia Nanny Network positions can’t allow employees to bring their own children to work. Because this is a job where your responsibility is to have full attention dedicated to the children in your care during scheduled hours, bringing your own family doesn’t fit in that job description. It is an underlying assumption that a tenant of professional care is that work and home life are separate to the extent possible.