Become a Nanny With Peak City Sitters
Trusted Childcare for Families
If you’re ready to become a nanny and build a steady, ongoing relationship with one family, Peak City Sitters is hiring experienced caregivers for full-time, part-time, and temporary recurring nanny positions across the Triangle and Charlotte areas of North Carolina. Unlike on-call babysitting, nanny placements give you a consistent schedule with a single family, and you keep 100% of what you earn.
Ready to become a Nanny? Call (919) 622-2252 or email kim@peakcitysitters.com to get started.
Why Become a Nanny With Peak City Sitters?
Families searching for a nanny want more than someone to watch their kids for an evening; they’re looking for a caregiver who becomes part of their child’s daily routine, including school pickups, meals, and activities. When you become a nanny through Peak City Sitters, we match you with families whose schedule, location, and care style fit what you’re looking for, whether that’s a full-time Monday-through-Friday role or a part-time position in the mornings or afternoons.
- Steady, predictable hours with one family instead of one-off jobs
- Full-time, part-time, and temporary recurring nanny positions available
- Keep 100% of what you earn, with no agency cut from your pay
- Build a long-term, trusted relationship with a family in your community
- Opportunities throughout the Triangle and Charlotte areas
What You Need to Become a Nanny
Nanny placements involve more day-to-day responsibility than a single babysitting shift, so the requirements to become a nanny with Peak City Sitters reflect that:
At least 2 years of hands-on childcare experience, ideally including longer-term or full-time care
2 to 3 professional references from childcare-related roles
A clean driving record and no criminal history
Willingness to complete a full background and driving record screening
Where Our Nannies Work
Peak City Sitters provides nanny placement services across Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Durham, and their surrounding areas, as well as throughout Charlotte, Concord, Mooresville, Huntersville, Matthews, and neighboring communities.
Nanny vs. Babysitter: Which Role Fits You?
Nanny positions through Peak City Sitters offer steady, recurring hours with one family, which suits caregivers who want to become a nanny for the long term rather than book one-off jobs. If you’d rather pick up flexible, on-call jobs with different families, visit our Become a Babysitter page for sitter requirements and the application process.
How to Become a Nanny in 6 Easy Steps
- Submit your online nanny application
- Schedule a face-to-face interview with our team
- Complete your reference and background check
- Obtain your child and infant CPR certification
- Get approved and added to our active nanny roster
- Meet with matched families and start your placement
Once you become a nanny through Peak City Sitters, our team helps coordinate the meet-and-greet with prospective families so both sides can confirm it’s a good fit before committing to a schedule.
What to Expect Once You’re Placed
Once you are matched with a family, you will have already confirmed the pay rate, schedule, and expectations together before you formally accept the position. Many placements begin with a trial period so both you and the family can ensure the arrangement is a great fit before settling into a long-term routine. Please know that Peak City Sitters remains available to both sides should any questions or needs arise after your placement begins.
Ready to Become a Nanny?
Apply online today and start the process toward a steady nanny placement with a family in the Triangle or Charlotte area. Once you become a nanny with Peak City Sitters, you get the consistency of one family and the support of an agency behind you. Fill out the application here.
FAQs About Becoming a Nanny
How do I become a nanny with Peak City Sitters?
Submit an application, complete a face-to-face interview, provide exceptional references, and undergo a thorough background check, and have up to date child and infant CPR certification
Do nanny positions need to be full-time?
No. Peak City Sitters places nannies in full-time, part-time, and temporary or seasonal roles, depending on what each family needs.
What areas does Peak City Sitters cover for nanny placements?
Peak City Sitters places nannies in the entire Triangle and Charlotte Area, including ALL surrounding areas like Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Concord, Mooresville, and Huntersville.
What's the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?
A nanny typically works a recurring schedule with one family, while a babysitter accepts individual on-call jobs that can vary day to day.
Do I need CPR certification to become a nanny?
Current CPR certification is required. If you’re not yet certified, Peak City Sitters can point you toward a local class, such as one offered through the American Red Cross.