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Free Nanny Contract Template Generator
A nanny contract template generator creates a draft work agreement for a family and nanny, covering schedule, pay, duties, time off, house rules, emergency contacts, and signature lines. Use it as a structured starting point, then review local household employment rules before signing.
Build a clear nanny agreement draft for pay, hours, care duties, benefits, household rules, safety expectations, and signatures without sending your family details to a server.
- Client-side draft
- Pay and overtime language
- PTO and holiday sections
- Optional clauses
- Copy and print output
Clauses and rules
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Nanny work agreement
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Pay
$28 per hour
Duties
4
Clauses
6
Nanny Work Agreement Template
Generated by Sitter Rank. This is a draft template, not legal advice.
1. Parties
This nanny work agreement is between The Rivera Family and Jordan Lee. The caregiver will provide care for Maya, age 4; Leo, age 18 months.
2. Start Date and Schedule
The expected start date is 2026-06-01. The work arrangement is set care.
Regular schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
3. Pay and Payroll
Regular pay is $28 per hour. Paid weekly by payroll or direct deposit every Friday.
Overtime is paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, unless state law requires a different standard.
4. Primary Duties
The caregiver's core responsibilities include: Childcare, Meals, Transportation, and Light cleanup.
Any substantial duties outside child care, such as deep cleaning, family assistant work, errands, or pet care, should be agreed to in writing.
5. Time Off, Holidays, and Sick Time
Paid time off: 10 paid vacation days per year after 90 days, scheduled with at least 30 days notice when possible.
Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day are paid holidays when they fall on a scheduled workday.
Sick policy: 5 paid sick days per year for illness, medical appointments, or family health needs.
6. House Rules and Safety
No smoking, no personal visitors without approval, no posting photos of the children online, and phone use should be limited while supervising children.
Emergency contacts and instructions: Parent 1: 555-0134. Parent 2: 555-0198. Pediatrician: 555-0102. Emergency: call 911 first.
7. Additional Clauses
The caregiver agrees to keep family information private, including addresses, routines, child information, photos, travel plans, and household security details.
If driving is part of the role, the caregiver must maintain a valid driver's license, follow all car seat and traffic laws, and notify the family immediately of any driving incident or citation.
Screen time should follow the family's written rules. The caregiver should prioritize outdoor play, reading, meals, naps, homework, and age-appropriate activities unless the family approves an exception.
The first 30 days are a trial period. Either party may end the agreement during the trial period with reasonable notice, and both parties should discuss schedule, duties, and communication expectations before continuing.
Both parties agree to a 30-day notice period for routine termination after the trial period.
Any schedule changes should be confirmed in writing.
8. Local Law and Review
This template should be reviewed against applicable state and local household employment laws before signing.
This draft is a practical template and is not legal, tax, or payroll advice.
9. Signatures
Family representative: ______________________________ Date: ____________
Caregiver: _________________________________________ Date: ____________
How to use this nanny contract template
Step 1
Enter the family and nanny details
Add names, children, start date, schedule, and the household rules that should appear in the agreement.
Step 2
Choose pay, benefits, and clauses
Set hourly or salary-style pay language, paid time off, holidays, sick time, job duties, and optional contract clauses.
Step 3
Review, copy, print, and get local review
Copy or print the draft, then check local household employment laws and have both parties review the final version before signing.
Nanny contract FAQ
What should a nanny contract include?
A nanny contract should include the work schedule, pay rate, overtime language, payroll timing, child care duties, transportation rules, paid time off, holidays, sick policy, confidentiality, termination notice, emergency contacts, and signature lines.
Is a nanny contract legally required?
A written nanny contract is not always legally required, but it is strongly recommended because it sets clear expectations for pay, duties, time off, notice, and household rules. Some states or localities may require specific household employment notices.
Can I use this as a babysitter contract template?
Yes. For occasional babysitting, simplify the schedule, pay, duties, and notice sections. For a recurring nanny or household employee role, keep the fuller agreement and review payroll, tax, and overtime requirements.
Does this replace legal advice?
No. This tool creates a practical draft, not legal advice. Review the agreement against federal, state, and local household employment rules before signing.
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