Live-In Nanny Agreement Template – Child Care Employment Contract, Household Rules, Pay & Room and Board | PDF and Word

Create clear expectations between your family and live-in caregiver with this professional Live-In Nanny Agreement & Child Care Employment Contract.
Designed for families hiring a live-in nanny or domestic childcare employee, this customizable agreement combines employment terms with household expectations to address work schedules, childcare duties, compensation, overtime, room and board, paid time off, privacy, guests, confidentiality, emergency procedures, and termination.

The agreement is structured as an at-will employment agreement and includes a customizable requested notice period to help maintain continuity of childcare.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
This Live-In Child Care & Household Agreement includes sections for:
• Employer / Parent Information
• Nanny / Employee Information
• Employment Start Date
• At-Will Employment Terms
• Requested Notice Period
• Standard Working Hours
• Weekly Work Schedule
• Total Weekly Hours
• Overtime Rate
• Primary Childcare Duties
• Off-Duty Time
• Weekly Gross Wages
• Payment Schedule
• Payment Method
• Room & Board
• Private Bedroom
• Bathroom Access
• Utilities & Internet
• Kitchen & Grocery Access
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Live-In House Rules
• Employee Privacy
• Guest Policy
• Common Area Expectations
• Professional Conduct
• Family Confidentiality
• Social Media & Photo Restrictions
• Emergency Contact Information
• Medical Care Authorization
• Termination Terms
• Relocation / Move-Out Terms
• Employer Signature
• Employee Signature

WORK SCHEDULE & CHILDCARE DUTIES
Clearly establish when the nanny is working and what responsibilities are expected during scheduled hours.
Customize:

• Start & End Times
• Days of the Week
• Total Weekly Hours
• Overtime Rate
• Childcare Responsibilities
• Household Responsibilities

Examples of primary duties included in the template are morning routines, school drop-off and pickup, children's meal preparation, children's laundry, and educational activities.

PROTECT OFF-DUTY TIME
Living where you work can make boundaries especially important.
The agreement specifically establishes that when the employee is off the clock, they are not responsible for childcare or household tasks and may leave the premises or remain in their private quarters.

COMPENSATION, OVERTIME & BENEFITS
Clearly document the financial terms of employment with customizable fields for:
• Weekly Gross Pay
• Payment Frequency
• Direct Deposit or Check
• Overtime Rate
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days

The agreement also provides for PTO to accrue monthly according to the vacation and sick-day amounts entered by the employer.

ROOM & BOARD
Clearly establish what housing accommodations are included with the live-in position.
The template provides for room and board at no cost to the employee as a condition of employment, including:

✓ Private Bedroom With a Lock
✓ Shared or Private Bathroom
✓ High-Speed Internet
✓ Utilities
✓ Kitchen Access
✓ Grocery Access

LIVE-IN HOUSE RULES & PRIVACY
Establish boundaries that help both the family and employee feel comfortable sharing the same home.
The agreement designates the employee's private bedroom as a “child-free zone” and states that the employer will not enter without permission except in an emergency.

It also provides customizable rules for overnight guests, daytime guests, and use of common areas.

CONFIDENTIALITY & FAMILY PRIVACY
Working inside a private residence requires discretion.
The agreement requires the employee to maintain the family's privacy and specifically addresses:

• Children's Photos
• Videos of the Children or Home
• Social Media Posting
• Financial Conversations
• Medical Information
• Personal Household Conversations

Photos or videos of the children or home may not be shared on social media without express written permission.

EMERGENCY & MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Keep important emergency procedures clearly documented.
The agreement provides space for an emergency contact name and phone number and states that the employer will provide a signed Limited Power of Attorney for Medical Care allowing the employee to seek treatment for the children when the parents cannot be reached.

TERMINATION & RELOCATION
Live-in employment requires consideration of both the employment relationship and the employee's living arrangements.
The agreement provides customizable terms for:

• Termination Without Cause
• Move-Out / Vacate Period
• Relocation Stipend
• Immediate Termination for Cause

Examples of grounds listed for immediate dismissal include theft, child endangerment, and substance abuse.

PERFECT FOR
• Live-In Nannies
• Families Hiring a Nanny
• Household Employees
• Domestic Childcare Workers
• Private Childcare Arrangements
• Full-Time Nannies
• Live-In Childcare Providers
• Family Assistants
• Household Employment
• Parents Hiring In-Home Childcare
CUSTOMIZABLE FOR YOUR FAMILY
Personalize the agreement with your:
• Family / Employer Name
• Nanny / Employee Name
• Start Date
• Work Schedule
• Weekly Hours
• Childcare Duties
• Weekly Wage
• Overtime Rate
• Payment Schedule
• PTO & Sick Leave
• Room & Board Details
• Guest Rules
• Household Expectations
• Emergency Contacts
• Termination Notice
• Relocation Stipend

The document concludes with signature and date fields for both the Employer and Employee.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
Your purchase includes a 2-page customizable Live-In Child Care & Household Agreement designed for easy personalization with your family's employment terms and household expectations.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This template is provided for general informational and document-preparation purposes only and does not constitute legal, employment, tax, immigration, childcare, wage-and-hour, or regulatory advice.
Household employees may be subject to federal, state, and local requirements involving minimum wage, overtime, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, paid leave, employment records, and other protections. Providing room and board does not necessarily replace or reduce applicable wage obligations.

Additionally, a nanny or caregiver should not rely solely on this agreement as authority to consent to medical treatment for a child. The template itself contemplates a separate signed Limited Power of Attorney for Medical Care for that purpose.

Families are responsible for reviewing and customizing the agreement for their household employment arrangement and applicable laws.

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