Nanny Agreement
A nanny agreement is a household employment contract defining childcare duties, schedule, compensation, and house rules for an in-home caregiver. Use this when a family hires a part-time or full-time nanny directly. It documents hours, rate, PTO, sick child policies, and whether the nanny may drive children.
What's included
A ready-to-use nanny agreement covering children covered and daily schedule, duties: childcare, light child-related housekeeping, hourly/salary pay, overtime, and payroll taxes note, with signature fields already placed for Family and Nanny. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Children covered and daily schedule
- Duties: childcare, light child-related housekeeping
- Hourly/salary pay, overtime, and payroll taxes note
- PTO, holidays, and sick leave
- Driving authorization and car seat rules
- Termination notice and confidentiality
What you'll fill in
[Family/Employer Name][Nanny Name][Children Names/Ages][Work Schedule][Hourly Rate/Overtime Rules][Start Date][Driving Authorization Y/N]Legal summary
Families may be employers for tax and labor law purposes; written terms reduce disputes over hours and duties. Either party may terminate per notice clause subject to applicable law.
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FAQ
Is this Nanny Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Nanny Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Family and Nanny — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Nanny Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Nanny Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill for full-time nanny Mon–Fri 8–5 at $22/hour with two weeks PTO.”
“Add authorization to take kids to pediatric appointments.”
“Explain household employer payroll tax obligations briefly.”
Why teams start with Docracy
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.