Full-Time Nanny Needed for Private Family in Redding, CT

Position: Full-Time Nanny
Location: Redding Connecticut
Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week
Start Date: December 2026
Salary: $40$45 per hour depending on experience
Living Arrangement: Live-in preferred; live-out candidates will also be considered
Relocation: Family is open to relocating the right candidate
Search Area: Open to candidates nationwide
Commitment: Long-term / Permanent

A warm loving and family-oriented family in Redding Connecticut is seeking an experienced calm and nurturing nanny to care for their wonderful young daughter. The family lives in the beautiful Connecticut countryside and is looking for someone who genuinely loves working with babies and toddlers and would enjoy becoming a trusted long-term member of their household.

The family also has three much-loved rescue dogs who are an important part of the household. The ideal candidate must genuinely love dogs and be comfortable providing occasional pet care as needed.

This is a permanent full-time nanny position focused primarily on providing exceptional care for the familys daughter. The ideal candidate will have a naturally calm nurturing patient and warm personality with a genuine love for caring for young children.

The family is looking for someone who will be fully engaged with their daughter throughout the day supporting her development and milestones through age-appropriate activities reading music outdoor exploration walks and play.

The family values a nanny who is attentive without being overbearing nurturing without being overly structured and who can create a peaceful loving environment for their child.

This is first and foremost a childcare position with some light household assistance related to the child and family during nap times and quieter moments. The nanny should also be comfortable helping with the familys dogs when needed.

• Provide loving attentive and developmentally appropriate care for the familys young daughter.
• Create a calm nurturing and engaging environment throughout the day.
• Encourage developmental milestones curiosity and learning through age-appropriate play and activities.
• Engage the child in reading singing music arts and crafts and interactive play.
• Take the child on walks and spend time outdoors when weather permits.
• Prepare and serve the childs meals and snacks.
• Maintain the childs daily routine including naps and activities.
• Keep parents informed about the childs day development and milestones.
• Maintain a safe clean and organized environment for the child.
• Accompany the child on local outings and activities as appropriate.

• Keep the childs toys belongings and play areas organized.
• Handle the childs laundry.
• Tidy areas of the home used throughout the day.
• Load and unload the dishwasher as needed.
• Wash and prepare fruits and vegetables.
• Unpack groceries and assist with simple family meal preparation.
• Be a proactive extra set of hands around the household when the childs needs allow.
• Provide occasional pet care for the familys three dogs as needed such as feeding letting them outside or helping with walks.
• Be comfortable and happy living and working in a home where dogs are an important part of daily family life.

This is not a housekeeping or pet-care position. The primary focus will always be the care safety happiness and development of the child with occasional assistance with the dogs as needed.

• Extensive professional experience caring for infants and toddlers.
• A naturally calm nurturing patient and warm personality.
• Genuine love for children and a passion for providing attentive hands-on care.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate activities.
• Must genuinely love dogs and be comfortable providing occasional pet care.
• Reliable trustworthy mature and highly responsible.
• Proactive and organized while also comfortable following the familys lead and routines.
• Someone who is warm and engaging but understands the importance of creating a peaceful environment for a young child.
• Comfortable living and working in a household with three rescue dogs.
• Interested in a long-term permanent position and committed to becoming a trusted member of the family.
• Live-in candidates are strongly preferred though exceptional live-out candidates will be considered.
• Candidates from anywhere in the country are encouraged to apply; the family is open to relocating the right person to Connecticut.

• $40$45 per hour depending on experience.
• Approximately 40 hours per week.
• Schedule will generally fall within the familys daytime hours with some flexibility for occasional evenings as needed.
• Live-in arrangement preferred.
• The family is open to discussing relocation for an exceptional candidate.

The family hopes to find someone kind calm nurturing trustworthy and experienced who genuinely enjoys caring for young children loves dogs and is looking for a long-term relationship with a wonderful family.