Part-Time Nannies in Raleigh, NC
Professional care for the hours you actually need covered.
What a part-time nanny covers
Part-time placements usually run 15 to 30 hours a week. The nanny is just as experienced as a full-time one; the role is built around the hours where you need help most.
After-school pickup
School pickup, snacks, homework, and the drive to practice, through dinner if you need it.
Set mornings or days
Two or three full days, or every morning, for a parent who works from home or part-time.
Split shifts
A morning block and an evening block around the school day, for families whose busiest hours bookend it.
Siblings on different schedules
A preschooler home at noon and a third grader at 3:30, with one person who knows both routines.
Kid-related housekeeping
Children's laundry, tidy rooms, packed lunches for tomorrow, and a kitchen left the way they found it.
Track-outs and summers
Extra hours during year-round track-out weeks and summer break, agreed up front so you're not scrambling.
Part-time nanny, back-up care, or a sitter?
Families sometimes look for a part-time nanny when what they need is occasional coverage. Here's how the options differ.
“We now utilize the agency for part time needs and the nannies we've been introduced to are really special.” Cody Haskell, Google Review
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Raleigh families who hire a part-time nanny
Part-time care fits families whose busy hours are predictable. These are the setups we place most often in Raleigh.
Your day falls apart at 2:45
Your kids are in school until mid-afternoon, then need to be in three places at once. A part-time nanny covers pickup, activities, and homework, and picks up extra hours on track-out weeks.
You're home, but you can't be on duty
Hybrid schedules in North Hills or a home office inside the Beltline mean you're close by, but meetings don't stop for nap time. A nanny for set mornings or full days lets you actually work.
You want a nanny share
Two families with kids near the same age split one nanny's time and cost. We help you set up the schedule, the pay split, and who hosts.
Need someone to cover the gaps around a part-time nanny? Back-up care gives you screened caregivers for sick days and closures.
What does a part-time nanny cost in Raleigh?
Part-time nannies we place in Raleigh typically earn $27 to $35 an hour, paid hourly. Where a role lands depends on the number of kids, the driving, and how predictable the hours are.
Split shifts and short daily blocks often pay toward the top of the range, because they're harder to fill.
Base wages only. Payroll taxes, paid time off, mileage, and agency fees are separate.
Three decisions that make a Raleigh part-time role work
Part-time roles are harder to fill than full-time ones, because fewer experienced nannies want fewer hours. These choices make yours one they'll want.
Guarantee the hours
Pay a set number of hours each week, even when a practice is cancelled or school lets out early. Guaranteed hours are the single biggest reason a strong nanny picks one part-time role over another, and they cut turnover.
Decide what happens on track-out weeks
If your kids are on a Wake County year-round calendar, the three-week track-outs need a plan. Agree up front whether your nanny picks up full days then, and at what rate, so you're not searching for coverage four times a year.
Know the fee math
Our placement fee is 20% of first-year salary with an $8,000 minimum. A 20-hour role at $30 an hour is about $31,200 a year, so the minimum applies. A 30-hour role usually lands above it. It's worth knowing before you set the hours.
Hiring a part-time nanny, step by step
- Multiple interviews with our placement team
- Phone checks with three professional references, 26+ questions each
- A criminal background check
- A driving record check for roles that involve driving
Tell us your schedule
Fill out the family application with the hours you need covered. We'll reach out to schedule a discovery call.
Shape the role
After you sign the Master Service Agreement and pay the $500 retainer, we turn your schedule into a job description, including guaranteed hours and track-out plans.
We recruit and screen
We look for nannies who want your specific hours and live within a workable drive at those times of day.
Meet a short list
You interview the strongest candidates, then try your top choice on a paid trial during your real schedule.
Make the hire
You customize our attorney-reviewed hiring templates and we submit your offer. The placement fee is invoiced once it's accepted.
We stay close
We check in after your nanny starts, help if the role grows to full-time, and run a replacement search under the one-year policy if needed.
Questions about part-time nannies in Raleigh
How much does a part-time nanny cost in Raleigh, NC?
Part-time nannies we place in Raleigh typically earn $27 to $35 per hour. At 20 hours a week, that's about $540 to $700 a week in base wages, before employer payroll taxes and agency fees.
How many hours count as part-time?
Generally 15 to 30 hours a week, but we build the role around your actual schedule rather than a fixed definition. Close to 30 hours with guaranteed pay, and you're in what we call full(ish) territory.
Can a part-time nanny work a split shift?
Yes. Some Raleigh families use a morning block and an evening block around the school day. Fewer nannies want split shifts, so we recruit specifically for candidates open to them, and they usually pay toward the top of the range.
Can two families share a part-time nanny?
Yes. A nanny share lets two families split one nanny's time and cost. We can help structure the schedule, the pay split, and the agreements between both families.
Can a part-time nanny become full-time later?
Often, yes. Many of our part-time placements have grown to full-time as a family's needs changed, for example when a new baby arrives. Tell us at the start if that's likely, and we'll look for a nanny who'd welcome it.
What does Triangle Nannies charge to place a part-time nanny?
A non-refundable $500 retainer is due when your search begins. After a successful placement, the placement fee is 20% of the nanny's first-year annual salary, with an $8,000 minimum for part-time and full-time placements as set out in the Master Service Agreement. See full pricing details.
Other household roles we place in Raleigh
Many Raleigh families pair a part-time nanny with one of these. See everything we do in Raleigh.
Tell us which hours need covering.
Share your schedule and your kids' week. We'll review it and reach out to set up your discovery call.
Raleigh, NC 27601