A Nanny or Babysitter provides care for children in their homes. Stays with children on a regular basis or for occasional day or evening times, or works full time; may live with a family.
• They welcomed their son at the end of June 2026. He will be about 3 ½ months at the start of the position. The birth of their son follows a late term loss of their daughter, 2 years ago, so their son is the miracle baby they have been waiting for Both parents work from home, but have separate working spaces They live off the 41, about 20 minutes from Atascadero They have a 2 bedroom house on 8 acres, have a fenced in porch that can be used for shaded playtime, stroller walks The dad has some family nearby They have 2 dogs: lab and shepherd lab mix. The dogs will be mainly with the parents during the day. No animal care will be needed Supportive, respectful, and collaborative environment
Compensation & Benefits:
Days:
4-5 days per week (flexible)
Hours:
8:30am - 4:30pm
Rate:
$28-30 per hour Guaranteed 32-40 hours per week 2 weeks PTO | 1 week sick | 11 paid holidays This is a W-2 position
Start Date:
Mid-October Longevity:
1 year, with potential for longer
Duties Include:
Maintaining the daily routine: naps, feeding, diaper changes, active playtime Light child-related housekeeping: baby dishes, tidying play and meal areas, child laundry
The Ideal Candidate:
Someone who is a career nanny, or has worked in a daycare setting Someone with at least 5 years of infant experience Someone who can support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of their son, through each milestone Background in child development and/or has ECE units (highly preferred) Positive and proactive individual Someone who is active: walks, active playtime, curriculum based activities Experienced with positive reinforcement Passionate about children, encouraging creativity, and creating a warm and positive atmosphere Someone who can support their no screen time parenting style
Requirements:
3-5 professional childcare related references Current Infant and Child CPR & First Aid certification Valid driver's license Reliable transportation Minimum 1-year commitment Current Tdap vaccination Clean background check Clean driving record You can also apply on our website www.centralcoastnannies.com, and/or send your resume to contact@centralcoastnannies.com.
Posted:
August 12, 2026
Pay:
$28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Application Question(s): When was your last babysitting and/or nanny position? Have you worked in a daycare? What interested you in applying? Are you a career nanny looking for your next opportunity? Do you currently live in San Luis Obispo County, California? What city? Tell us more about your professional childcare experience with infants? (this does not include family members or friends) How many years of infant experience do you have?
