NYC nanny here!

I think it's pretty easy to find a nanny job in NYC that doesn't require driving.

I used Craigslist and created an extensive ad with lots of info and pics to attract prospective employers. I took advantage of HTML to make the ad aesthetically pleasing, and included a great deal of information that allowed readers to generate a fairly decent picture of who I was, what I was capable of, what experience I had, etc. My ad mentioned that I didn't have a license as well, but that I knew the city well and could get around easily via MTA.

My ad certainly did stand out from the shorter nanny ads found on CL because it was very long and detailed. But the various colors, fonts, and pics (of the children I use to watch- with the parent's permission of course, and other bright, kid friendly pics from Google) made it bearable to read, lol.

I got plenty of responses, and every one who contacted me appreciated my detailed, informative ad. My current employers actually found me through said ad.

I also tried care.com and sittercity.com, but I had very little success with these sites.

So, my advice to you would be to use CL. Aim to create a thorough, detailed, informative ad that includes things like why you enjoy being a nanny, your experience, education, childcare philosophy, what you're like as a person, what duties you perform (including non-childcare tasks if you're into that), what skills you have, if your looking for a FT, PT, Long Term, Short Term, or Live-in position, etc. Utilize HTML to make it aesthetically pleasing (CL has a help section on this), and include pics of yourself and, if granted permission, some of your ex-charges.

At the end, say you'll provide references and your resume upon request.

Do what you can to make your ad stand out from "all the others" (glance at a few of the other nanny ads on CL to see how they look). Give your ad an attractive title, and then hope for the best.

Good luck!

And in Maryland you have to have you permit for six months and then attend driving school. I've been to busy with work and school to fully commit myself to it

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Anonymous wrote:Just get a license. Pure laziness. Why wouldn't you want to get one?

Who are you to call me lazy....I'm in the process of getting one but it will take up to a year....

May I ask why it will take up to a year? The only reasons I could think of would be you not being legal, having a criminal background or bad driving history. Any of those reasons wouldn't get you into an agency or any well paying job. If you want wealthy families you need to be with an agency that focuses on high profile families.

I have none of the above I just have not gotten my permit yer

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just get a license. Pure laziness. Why wouldn't you want to get one?

Who are you to call me lazy....I'm in the process of getting one but it will take up to a year....

May I ask why it will take up to a year? The only reasons I could think of would be you not being legal, having a criminal background or bad driving history. Any of those reasons wouldn't get you into an agency or any well paying job. If you want wealthy families you need to be with an agency that focuses on high profile families.

Being from another country and "not being legal" are two different things. Perhaps she needs extensive Driver's Ed classes to prepare?

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Anonymous wrote:Silly for Manhattan. Most people don't drive there. There's no room for your car. Senseless demand from agencies. It helps them feel better.

The wealthier families hiring nannies in NYC, also have a home in the Hamptons and you have to drive to get anywhere out there.

My wealthy families have me driven by the chauffeur. They want a professional driver as much as they want the professional nanny. Sometimes it's nice when they can really afford it all.

Where did u find them

They found me, and waited until I became available. Then MB went back to her job.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just get a license. Pure laziness. Why wouldn't you want to get one?

Who are you to call me lazy....I'm in the process of getting one but it will take up to a year....

May I ask why it will take up to a year? The only reasons I could think of would be you not being legal, having a criminal background or bad driving history. Any of those reasons wouldn't get you into an agency or any well paying job. If you want wealthy families you need to be with an agency that focuses on high profile families.

Anonymous wrote:You will need a license if you work with any NY agency unless you move to Boston. I work in Boston now and would say it would be an easier transition financially and commute wise than NYC. You can still get a great paying job here but pay much less in rent with more room near a train station. Also the train/buses is very easy to navigate plus boston is a very walkable city.

+1

I lived in Boston for years, plenty of parents there are happy for you not to be driving. Also cost of living, while high, is much saner than NYC and pay is comparable.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Silly for Manhattan. Most people don't drive there. There's no room for your car. Senseless demand from agencies. It helps them feel better.

The wealthier families hiring nannies in NYC, also have a home in the Hamptons and you have to drive to get anywhere out there.

My wealthy families have me driven by the chauffeur. They want a professional driver as much as they want the professional nanny. Sometimes it's nice when they can really afford it all.

Where did u find them

Anonymous wrote:Just get a license. Pure laziness. Why wouldn't you want to get one?

Who are you to call me lazy....I'm in the process of getting one but it will take up to a year....