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Care Member says "She is an amazing nanny/babysitter with tons of experience; also very patient, calm and fun! She’ll make sure your kids are safe around her because she...
Experienced Nanny / Babysitter/ Doula / Newborn Care Specialist Excited To Meet Your Family!
Herndon, VA
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Michael A. says "yes yes and yes to all questions. Amy was on point and also a baby whisperer. Thank you"
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Darius R. says "Excellent sitter. Great communicator! My son loves her!"
Amanda S. says "We hired Yasmin to help with care needs for our son this summer when I returned to work from maternity leave. He was 3 months-old when she started with...
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Care Member says "If you are reading this - do not hesitate to hire Aleyda, she is the best person to welcome into your family. Aleyda quickly became the heart and soul...
Care Member says "Jancy did an amazing job with our girls (6&9) in the evenings after school. They really bonded with her and were always excited to spend time with her....
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Ling C. says "Yui is an excellent caregiver. She is always punctual and dependable. I can tell that she likes children and really enjoy interacting with my daughter. She...
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1,256 on call nannies are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of July 2026
The average star rating for rated on call nannies is 4.7
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On Call Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,671 reviews of the 1,258 listed on call nannies
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FAQs for finding an on call nanny near you
What is an on call nanny?
An on call nanny is a nanny who you can hire at the last minute. It’s fairly common to hire on call nannies when your usual nanny calls out sick or needs to take time off with little warning. Parents who don’t normally hire childcare can also hire an on call nanny, like when a last minute business trip arises or if a parent is too ill to care for their child.
How can I find a nanny at the last minute?
You can hire a nanny without much notice by using Care.com to find an on call nanny who is happy to quickly step in when you unexpectedly need childcare. You can quickly find an on call nanny on Care.com by searching through local nanny profiles to get an idea of which nanny may be a good fit and to learn more about their work experience.
How much does it cost to hire an on call nanny?
While the average hourly rate for on call nannies on Care.com is $22.70 as of July, 2026, this is just an average. On call nanny rates can vary greatly based on where you live, how much experience they have, and what responsibilities you want them to take on.
What do you do when a nanny calls in sick?
If your usual nanny calls in sick you can hire an on call nanny to fill in while they’re taking time to rest and recover. If you need extra help while your nanny is sick, you can hire an on call nanny service to help out for some or all of the time your nanny usually works.
What types of services do on call nannies offer?
On call nanny services can include feeding your children, looking after them, and even spending the night with them while you’re out of town. You can interview different on call nannies to learn more about the services they offer. For example, some may feel comfortable driving or helping with homework, whereas other on call nannies may only feel comfortable playing with the children and making sure they eat their dinner and brush their teeth.