Private Family in Lloyd Harbor, New York Seeking a Full-Time Live-In Nanny / Household Manager

Position: Full-Time, Live-In Nanny / Household Manager
Location: Lloyd Harbor, New York
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 6:30 AM–11:00 AM and 2:30 PM–7:00 PM, with a midday break. Morning hours may vary depending on household needs.
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: Early November 2026
Living Accommodations: Private bedroom and bathroom provided
Weekend Arrangements: Candidate is welcome to return to their own home on weekends and scheduled days off. 
Vehicle: Family vehicle provided for work-related transportation, including school drop-offs, pickups, children’s activities, and household errands. Can be used for personal needs if needed.

About the Family

A warm and welcoming private family in Lloyd Harbor, New York, is seeking an experienced, nurturing, energetic, and highly organized Full-Time Live-In Nanny / Household Manager to care for their three boys, ages 4, 6, and 8, while assisting with the daily organization and management of their home.

Childcare is the primary responsibility, complemented by household management duties including light housekeeping, laundry, organization, errands, and general household support.

The position offers private living accommodations, including a bedroom and bathroom, and the flexibility to leave the residence during scheduled time off, including weekends.

The family is seeking a dependable, proactive professional who genuinely loves children, takes initiative, and enjoys maintaining a structured, positive, and well-organized household. Their goal is to find someone who will become a trusted, long-term part of the family.

Children: Three boys, ages 4, 6, and 8
Pets: One dog
Household Support: Professional cleaning services are utilized; the candidate will maintain cleanliness and organization between scheduled cleanings.
Living Arrangement: Live-in accommodations provided; private room and bathroom.

Responsibilities

Childcare & Daily Routines

• Manage the boys’ morning routines, including preparing and serving breakfast, assisting with dressing and personal hygiene, ensuring uniforms are clean and appropriate, and preparing school lunches, snacks, and backpacks.
• Ensure all necessary homework, school supplies, sports equipment, and other daily essentials are organized and ready for school.
• Make the children’s beds, tidy their bedrooms, and clean kitchen and dining areas following breakfast.
• Ensure the children arrive at school on time, with morning drop-off by approximately 8:20 AM.
• Pick up the children from school at approximately 3:00 PM and coordinate afternoon schedules.
• Prepare nutritious after-school snacks and dinners for the children.
• Supervise homework, reading, and school assignments while encouraging independence and positive study habits.
• Safely transport the children to extracurricular activities, sports, appointments, playdates, and other scheduled commitments.
• Plan and participate in engaging, age-appropriate activities, including outdoor play, arts and crafts, educational games, and creative projects.
• Manage evening routines, including bathing, brushing teeth, pajamas, and bedtime preparation, as needed.
• Maintain a safe, loving, structured, and positive environment while reinforcing good manners, responsibility, and age-appropriate independence.
• Keep children’s bedrooms, playrooms, school supplies, toys, clothing, and personal belongings organized.
• Assist with preparations for school events, birthday parties, family outings, and extracurricular activities.
• Provide childcare during occasional school closures, sick days, or schedule changes, as mutually agreed upon.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents regarding the children’s activities, schedules, development, and daily needs.

Children’s Laundry & Organization

• Wash, dry, fold, and put away children’s laundry at least twice weekly or more frequently as needed.
• Change and launder the boys’ bed linens and towels twice weekly.
• Iron or steam school uniforms and other clothing as necessary.
• Maintain organized closets, drawers, dressers, and seasonal wardrobes.
• Monitor children’s clothing, shoes, uniforms, and personal supplies, notifying parents when replacements are needed.
• Ensure school uniforms, sports equipment, backpacks, and activity-related items are clean, organized, and ready for use.

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain a tidy, organized, and smoothly functioning household throughout the day.
• Take initiative in identifying and completing household tasks without requiring constant direction.
• Receive packages and deliveries, unpack items, and place belongings in their designated locations.
• Put away grocery deliveries and maintain organized refrigerator, freezer, pantry, and storage areas.
• Monitor household supplies and maintain shopping or replenishment lists.
• Organize closets, cabinets, drawers, pantry areas, and other household storage spaces.
• Assist with seasonal organization, decluttering, and general household projects.
• Empty household trash and recycling, manage collection bins, and maintain tidy disposal areas.
• Help coordinate access for approved household vendors, service providers, and maintenance professionals when requested.

Light Housekeeping & Laundry

• Maintain the home’s everyday cleanliness and organization between professional housekeeping visits.
• Wipe down kitchen counters, tables, and frequently used surfaces.
• Load and unload the dishwasher, wash dishes, and clean up after meals and snacks.
• Tidy common areas, children’s bedrooms, playrooms, and frequently used living spaces.
• Address spills, crumbs, and everyday household messes promptly.
• Assist with general household laundry, including washing, folding, putting away, and ironing or steaming items as needed.
• Ensure household items are returned to their proper locations and shared spaces remain orderly.

This position does not require deep cleaning or replace the family’s professional cleaning service.

Errands & General Household Assistance

• Complete grocery shopping and purchase household essentials.
• Handle post office visits, shipping, and merchandise returns.
• Coordinate dry cleaning drop-offs and pickups.
• Assist with car washes and basic vehicle-related errands.
• Pick up prescriptions, children’s supplies, and other household purchases.
• Complete additional reasonable errands that support the family’s daily needs.

Pet Care

• Prepare the family dog’s food weekly according to established instructions.
• Assist with morning and evening feeding, fresh water, and basic pet-related needs.
• Help coordinate grooming appointments and monitor pet supplies as needed.

Scheduling & Flexibility

The position follows a split-shift schedule designed around the children’s school routines and household needs.

Morning Shift: Approximately 6:30 AM–11:00 AM

The candidate will begin the day by managing the children’s morning routines, preparing them for school, and ensuring timely drop-off. Following school drop-off, the candidate will return home to complete laundry, household organization, errands, light housekeeping, and other agreed-upon responsibilities.

The exact morning end time may vary depending on how efficiently household responsibilities are managed.

Midday Break: Approximately 11:00 AM–2:30 PM

The candidate will have a scheduled midday break between morning household responsibilities and afternoon childcare duties.

Afternoon/Evening Shift: Approximately 2:30 PM–7:00 PM

Responsibilities will include school pickup, extracurricular transportation, homework supervision, activities, children’s meals, and evening routines.

Flexibility is important, as the children’s schedules and family needs may occasionally change. Any additional evening or weekend coverage will be discussed in advance, including applicable scheduling and compensation arrangements.

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is exceptionally warm, nurturing, patient, and genuinely passionate about caring for children. They should bring a positive, upbeat, energetic personality to the home and enjoy actively engaging with three young boys.

The family values someone who is proactive, self-motivated, and naturally attentive to details. The successful candidate will recognize what needs to be done, manage their time effectively, and confidently balance childcare responsibilities with the daily needs of a busy household.

Strong organizational skills, adaptability, discretion, and a team-oriented mindset are essential. The candidate should be comfortable working independently while maintaining open communication with the parents and respecting the family’s parenting philosophy, routines, and privacy.

Above all, the family is seeking someone who will develop a meaningful, long-term relationship with the children and become a trusted, valued part of their home.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional childcare experience, preferably caring for multiple children of similar ages in a private household.
• Previous experience in a nanny, nanny/household assistant, or similar private household role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple children’s schedules, school routines, and extracurricular activities.
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and confidence safely transporting children.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable performing children’s laundry, light housekeeping, household organization, errands, and basic pet care.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative.
• Excellent professional references from previous families or employers.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Comfortable with a live-in arrangement and a split-shift work schedule.
• Dependable, punctual, responsible, and highly trustworthy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain strict family confidentiality.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional schedule changes with advance communication.

Additional Expectations

The family places the highest priority on the children’s safety, happiness, and well-being. The candidate must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and consistent reliability.

Personal phone use should be limited during working hours, especially when supervising children, and phone use while driving is prohibited.

The candidate should respect the family’s privacy, household belongings, established routines, and parenting preferences while maintaining a professional, collaborative relationship with the parents.

Long-Term Opportunity

This family is seeking more than someone to simply complete a list of daily tasks. They hope to welcome a dedicated, loving professional who takes genuine pride in caring for their boys and helping their household run smoothly.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to establish a meaningful, long-term position with a family that values kindness, trust, initiative, and consistency.