Use this guide to compare nanny and household roles in Santa Monica. Start with the duties, working hours and commute that fit your search.
The Santa Monica Nanny Market
Household needs vary. Ask about the children’s routines, parent involvement and any work beyond childcare. Clarify whether you would coordinate the household or focus on the children.
Nanny Pay in Santa Monica
Review each current listing’s stated compensation and compare roles with similar duties, experience requirements and schedules. Ask for a breakdown of base pay, overtime, benefits and any guaranteed hours before comparing offers.
Common Role Types in Santa Monica
- Full-time: Confirm the daily start and finish times, paid hours and applicable overtime.
- After-school: Check pickup times, driving and school-holiday coverage.
- Combined childcare and household work: List the duties and how time will be divided.
- Newborn support: Confirm contract dates and whether shifts cover days, nights or both.
For example, Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm spans 55 hours; 8am to 5pm spans 45. These are schedule examples, not local market norms. Confirm which hours are paid and which overtime rules apply; do not assume a break is unpaid.
Mixed childcare and housekeeping duties can affect classification. See California DIR’s domestic worker guidance.
What Santa Monica Families Value
- Discuss the activities and routines in the job description.
- Agree on how you will communicate with parents.
- Check school transport and any driving requirements.
- Clarify meal preparation and other household tasks.
Use this Santa Monica guide while comparing current Westside roles on the Nanny Jobs LA board. For broader search guidance, see the job seeker guide.