Live-in Estate and House Managers – Trusted Care for Your Home

YC Nanny is your trusted partner for finding experienced and reliable live-in house managers who can expertly handle the daily operations of your home and provide exceptional care for your children.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Live-In Nanny


Our house managers are skilled professionals who offer a wide range of services, including:

Household Management: Overseeing and coordinating all aspects of household maintenance, including deep cleaning, regular tidying, managing household inventory and supplies, scheduling and supervising repairs and maintenance work, and managing contracts and payments for household services.

Childcare: Providing attentive and nurturing care for children, including supervision of play and activities, transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities, assistance with homework and learning, organizing and facilitating playdates and social interactions, and engaging in age-appropriate educational and recreational activities. Not all house managers provide childcare

Housekeeping: Performing regular housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, changing linens, and doing laundry. Live-in house managers may or may not be in charge of full housekeeping duties, depending on their other responsibilities.

Organizing: May include decluttering and organizing living spaces, implementing storage solutions, creating and maintaining organizational systems for household items, and providing guidance and support for maintaining an organized home. In some cases, this may extend to managing professional organizing services for specialized projects.

Meal Preparation: Planning weekly menus, grocery shopping, preparing and cooking meals for the family, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences, and ensuring a balanced and nutritious diet. May also include preparing meals for special occasions and events.

Errands and Shopping: Running errands such as dry cleaning, picking up prescriptions, mailing packages, and handling returns. Grocery shopping, including creating shopping lists, purchasing groceries, and putting them away.

Personal Assistance: Providing support with personal tasks, such as scheduling appointments and managing calendars, organizing and coordinating events and travel arrangements, managing household finances and paying bills, and handling other administrative tasks as needed.

Why Choose a Live-in House Manager?

Convenience and Availability

A full-time live-in house manager offers flexibility in scheduling and greater availability. Live in house managers can travel with the family when needed or stay behind and care for the home. In addition, house managers are on-site, reducing callouts and tardiness.

Personalized Care For the Home

Unlike employing multiple household staff to carry out various tasks like cooking, driving, light housekeeping, childcare, and errands, a live-in house manager can provide individualized attention focused on your whole home and family.

Cost-Effective Home Care Solution

For families with extra space, providing room and board drastically reduces the rate of a house manager. Families with multiple children can especially benefit from the addition of childcare.

Seamless Integration into Your Family’s Routine

With a long-term live-in house manager, your family benefits from stability, consistency, and a household caregiver who becomes a trusted part of your daily lives.


Why Choose YC Nanny to Find a Live-In House Manager

YC Nanny has been a leader in live-in nanny placement for two decades, earning a reputation for excellence. Here’s why families trust us:

Exclusive Candidate Selection – I accept only 1 in 150 applicants to ensure the highest quality care.

Personalized Matching Process – I take the time to understand your family's specific needs and values.

Comprehensive Background Checks—I ensure that every house manager undergoes thorough screening, including background checks, references, and in-depth interviews.

Nationwide Placement – I serve families in all 50 states as a nationwide live-in domestic agency.

Full Transparency – I provide families with all screening documents so you can confidently make informed decisions.

My commitment to excellence ensures that you receive a house manager and a trusted home team member!


Finding a Live-In House Manager to Fit Your Family’s Needs

When searching for the perfect live-in nanny service across the U.S., it’s essential to consider your specific needs. Here are some key steps in our placement process:

  • Initial Consultation – You and I discuss your family's requirements, lifestyle, and expectations.

  • Candidate Selection – I present you with carefully screened house managers who align with your preferences.

  • Interviews – I coach you through the interview process and give you feedback from every candidate after every call.

  • Trial Period—I offer weekly meetings during the 6-week trial to ensure you get the most out of your new house manager. We will work closely during this time to ensure everything falls into place and flows smoothly.

  • Placement & Ongoing Support – Once you've chosen your professional live-in house manager, I provide continued support for the entire duration of the placement.

YC Nanny is dedicated to making finding a trusted live-in domestic service seamless and stress-free.

Other Specialty Domestic Services Available

YC Nanny also offers live-in domestic staff with specialized skills, including:

Live-in Personal Chefs who reside in the home and manage all aspects of meal planning, preparation, and grocery shopping, ensuring the family's dietary needs and preferences are met.

Live-in Housekeepers who take care of household chores, including cleaning, organizing, laundry, and meal preparation, to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment and reduce stress for the family.

Live-in Estate Managers who oversee and coordinate all aspects of estate and grounds maintenance, including landscaping, gardening, pool care, housekeeping, and repairs. They ensure high-quality work, manage budgets, and proactively address any potential issues to maintain the property in top condition.

Kari McGuire
Mother, Former Nanny, and Owner of YC Nanny

YC Nanny

YC Nanny

Why Families Trust YC Nanny

For over twenty years, YC Nanny has been a trusted partner for families seeking reliable live-in domestic and house management services. Our commitment to excellence, personalized approach, and rigorous selection process set us apart. When you choose YC Nanny, you’re not just hiring an employee—you’re welcoming a dedicated caregiver who will become an integral part of your family.

FAQs

  • A live-in house manager can be an excellent choice for families requiring full-time childcare and home management with personalized attention and flexible hours. This arrangement provides convenience and reduces stress by having a dedicated and experienced professional on-site, but it necessitates clear boundaries and adequate space. As an expert in this area, I will clearly define expectations and responsibilities in the contract provided to both the family and the house manager. Additionally, I will coach both parties before placement to ensure a smooth transition.

  • I place house managers in all 50 states, but most frequently in major cities like San Francisco, the New York City suburbs, Connecticut, Washington, DC, Denver, and Seattle. Through YC Nanny, the cost of a live-in house manager is similar nationwide, typically ranging from $1000 to $3000 per week, depending on experience, duties, and benefits.The cost effectiveness of a live-in nanny versus daycare depends on the number of children and hours of care needed. A live-in nanny may be more cost effective than daycare for families with multiple children, but daycare may be less expensive for a single child.

  • Live-in house managers can take on a variety of responsibilities in addition to childcare or separate from childcare completely, including:

    • Overseeing household maintenance and repairs

    • Managing household staff

    • Budgeting and accounting for household expenses

    • Planning and coordinating events

    • Arranging travel

    • Running errands

    • Handling other tasks related to the home and family

    • Preparing meals

    • Cleaning and organizing the home

    • Shopping for groceries and household supplies

    • Maintaining the home's inventory

    • Supervising home improvement projects

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  • Proudly serving all 50 states with the majority of clients and nannies located in:

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    • Los Angeles, CA

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    • NYC, Greenwich, CT & Fairfield County

    • Washington DC Metro

    • Seattle