Full-Time Nanny vs Live-In Nanny: Which Suits Your Family?

Comparison

	Full-time nanny	Live-in nanny
Hours	8, 9 or 10 hours (6 for lighter needs)	Lives in; agreed working hours with sleep and breaks
Early mornings, evenings	Only within schedule	Available within agreed hours
Space	None needed	Private sleeping space
Meals	As agreed	Provided by family
Privacy	Family time after hours	Shared home
Maidvy fee	₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700	₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500

A full-time nanny suits you if

• Both parents work set hours and are home in the evening.
• You value family privacy after hours.
• You do not have a spare room.

A live-in nanny suits you if

• Parents travel or have long or irregular workdays.
• Early school starts and late returns are common.
• You can provide a private space and meals. See preparing accommodation.

Nights are not automatic

A live-in nanny needs uninterrupted sleep. If your child wakes often at night, agree in advance how that is handled, and who covers it, so the nanny can rest. Read what 24-hour live-in really means.

What both should do

• Follow your child's routine for meals, play, naps and screen time.
• Report any health concern to parents immediately; medicines only as parents instruct.
• Keep you updated during the day as agreed.

Not sure you need a nanny at all? See baby caretaker vs nanny vs babysitter.

Salary and costs

The nanny's salary is separate from Maidvy's fee and agreed with your family based on experience, children's ages, duties, hours and city. Live-in arrangements also involve meals and accommodation. See pricing, the nanny service, or nannies in Gurgaon, Noida and Mumbai.

Questions to decide between them

1. What time do you leave and return on a normal workday?
2. How often do you travel or work late?
3. Do you have a private space for a nanny to sleep?
4. How important is family-only time in the evening?

Settling a new nanny

Whichever you choose, plan a gentle start. Spend the first days together, write down the routine and agree how updates are shared. Children often take a little time to trust a new person, and a calm handover helps.

Maidvy arranges domestic help in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata. These are operating service areas; Maidvy's registered office is in Bengaluru.

What to agree with either type of nanny

• The child's daily routine and rules.
• Outdoor time and where the child may go.
• Screen time limits.
• How and when updates are shared.
• What to do if the child is unwell: inform parents immediately; medicines only as parents instruct.

Safety and trust

Whichever you choose, follow our safety checklist: identity documents, emergency numbers, pick-up rules and clear boundaries. If you use cameras, tell the nanny and keep them out of private areas.

Frequently asked questions

Can a live-in nanny look after my child at night?

Only within agreed arrangements. A live-in nanny needs uninterrupted sleep, so plan in advance how night waking is handled.

What hours does a full-time nanny work?

Usually 8, 9 or 10 hours on a fixed daytime schedule, agreed in advance.

Which costs more, full-time or live-in?

Maidvy's Live-In Plan fee is higher (₹29,500 incl. GST vs ₹17,700). The nanny's salary is separate, and live-in also involves meals and accommodation.

Can a nanny also do household chores?

Only light tasks linked to the child, if agreed. For general housework, consider separate help so childcare is not compromised.

How do I keep updated on my child during the day?

Agree a simple routine of messages or calls with the nanny, for example after meals and naps.