Cubb Nanny - Making Quality Childcare Accessible

Help us find the perfect match for your nanny share by answering a few questions about your family, schedule, and preferences.

Personal Information

Your contact information will be used to match you with compatible families and notify you of potential matches.

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

ZIP Code *

Household & Location

Tell us about your household and location preferences for the nanny share.

How many children do you have who would be part of this nanny share?

4 or more

What is/are the age(s) of the child(ren) needing care?

Under 12 months

12-24 months

2-3 years

3-4 years

4-5 years

5+ years

Which location arrangement do you prefer?

We prefer to host at our home.

We prefer the other family to host.

We prefer to rotate hosting between homes.

No preference.

Are you open to having the nanny share at a location along your commute (not your home)?

Yes, if it's on my regular route.

Possibly, if it's only slightly out of the way.

No, I prefer at or near my home.

How far are you willing to travel (or have the nanny travel) for the share location?

Up to 1 mile

1-3 miles

3-5 miles

5-10 miles

10+ miles is fine

Schedule & Availability

Tell us about your schedule needs and availability for childcare.

When do you want your nanny share arrangement to begin?

Immediately (within the next 2 weeks)

Within 1 month

Within 2-3 months

More than 3 months from now

Which days of the week do you need childcare?

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

What time(s) of day do you typically need coverage?

Early morning (6 AM-9 AM)

Morning (9 AM-12 PM)

Afternoon (12 PM-3 PM)

Late Afternoon (3 PM-6 PM)

Evening (6 PM-9 PM)

Overnight (9 PM-6 AM)

How flexible are you with your daily/weekly schedule?

Very flexible; can accommodate changes easily

Somewhat flexible; have some wiggle room

Not flexible; need consistent, predictable hours

How long do you anticipate needing the nanny share?

Less than 3 months

3-6 months

6-12 months

1 year or more

Budget & Payment

Tell us about your budget and payment preferences.

What is your hourly budget per family for the nanny share?

Under $10/hour

$10-$15/hour

$15-$20/hour

$20-$25/hour

$25/hour or more

Are you open to adjusting your budget for special qualifications (e.g., teaching background)?

Yes, I'm flexible for the right fit

Possibly, depends on specifics

No, I have a strict limit

Parenting Style & Childcare Approach

Tell us about your parenting style and preferences for childcare.

Your child typically naps at noon, but the other family's child usually naps at 1 pm. How would you handle this conflict?

Insist on maintaining our child's existing schedule

Openly discuss and compromise to find a middle ground

Flexible to adjust entirely to the other family's schedule

Let the nanny decide what works best

What approach do you take to sleep training?

Strict schedule (Ferber, cry-it-out)

Gradual sleep training (gentle methods)

No sleep training, follow baby's lead

Open to discussion

Your child has no dietary restrictions, but the other family's child has several food allergies. How comfortable are you with dietary adjustments?

Completely comfortable following strict allergy protocols

Willing to adjust, but prefer minimal disruption

Prefer keeping meals separate to avoid complexity

Uncomfortable adjusting meals significantly

Your child wakes up with a mild fever and runny nose. What's your immediate response?

Cancel nanny share immediately for the day

Notify other family and discuss together

Wait to see if symptoms worsen before deciding

Proceed as usual if child seems mostly fine

You prefer limited or no screen time, but the other family allows educational screen time. What's your approach?

Firmly advocate for no screen time at all

Negotiate minimal, educational-only screen time

Flexible and willing to follow other family's guidelines

Leave it entirely to the nanny's discretion

Your child and the other child both want the same toy and are upset. Which method aligns closest to your preferred approach?

Immediate intervention with structured discipline (timeout)

Gentle intervention (redirection and emotional coaching)

Allow children to attempt resolving independently first

Follow the other family's chosen method, regardless of yours

Your child accidentally bites or scratches the other child, causing a minor injury. How do you prefer this be handled?

Immediate detailed notification from nanny with follow-up

General notification at day's end; no immediate concern if minor

Notify only if the injury is significant or visibly noticeable

Rely on nanny's judgment entirely without mandatory notification

Your family vaccinates fully on schedule, but the other family delays certain vaccinations. How important is alignment here?

Essential—would not share with a family having different vaccination views

Strong preference, but open to discussion depending on specifics

Mild preference; vaccinations not a major issue

Completely indifferent regarding vaccination alignment

Other family is comfortable with frequent public outings (parks, libraries), but you have reservations. Your preferred response is:

Strictly limit or avoid frequent public outings

Occasional outings acceptable with clear guidelines

Generally comfortable, following nanny's discretion

Fully supportive and encourage regular public outings

Other family disciplines their child in a different way then you prefer. How would you manage this?

Insist both families adopt your parenting style

Seek compromise between methods used by both families

Allow different styles but clearly communicate expectations

Fully accept and follow the other family's discipline approach

Other family insists on rigorous hygiene practices (frequent hand washing, daily toy sanitizing). Your comfort level is:

Fully aligned and willing to follow strict hygiene protocols

Willing, though prefer less strict hygiene routines

Uncomfortable with strict routines; prefer standard cleanliness

Would prefer minimal additional hygiene measures

Which statement best reflects your approach to discipline?

We use time-outs or clear consequences for unwanted behavior.

We prefer positive reinforcement/redirection, avoiding punishment.

We mix approaches depending on the situation.

We're flexible and open to the nanny's guidance.

Which statement best reflects your view on screen time?

No screen time for under 2; very limited afterward.

Some educational screen time is acceptable.

Relaxed about screen time if it's age-appropriate.

Prefer the nanny decide as needed.

How structured do you prefer your child's daily routine to be?

Highly structured (set times for meals, naps, activities).

A balance of routine and flexibility.

Very flexible; open to a fluid schedule.

Which best describes your approach to meals and snacks?

Strict dietary guidelines (organic, low sugar, etc.).

Generally healthy but okay with occasional treats.

Very flexible; no strict rules.

Specific dietary restrictions (allergies, vegetarian, etc.).

How important is daily outdoor play or outings?

Very important; we want outdoor time every day if possible.

Important but dependent on weather/schedules.

Mostly optional; indoor activities are sufficient.

Contingency Scenarios

Tell us how you would handle various contingency scenarios.

If your child has a mild cold (e.g., runny nose, no fever), how should the share proceed?

Keep them home to avoid exposing others.

Let them attend if they feel okay; inform the other family.

Follow nanny's guidance on whether attendance is safe.

If the other family's child has a mild illness, what's your preference?

Pause the share until the child recovers.

Continue with extra precautions.

Decide case by case, discussing with the other family.

If the nanny is sick or unavailable, what is your backup care preference?

Each family arranges independent backup care.

Use a shared pool of backup caregivers if possible.

Families take turns covering if feasible.

Handle case by case.

Nanny Requirements & Preferences

Tell us about your nanny requirements and preferences.

Which qualifications are important for you?

CPR/First Aid certification

Early childhood education/teaching background

Bilingual/multilingual abilities

Ability to drive children

Comfortable with pets

Willing to do light housework

Are you open to a nanny with less formal experience but strong references?

Yes, open to it

Maybe, would need to discuss/meet

No, prefer formal experience

How often do you want updates (photos/messages)?

Frequent updates throughout the day

A few updates per day

Only for concerns or emergencies

Environment & Additional Factors

Tell us about your home environment and any additional factors.

Do you have pets in your home?

No pets

Cat(s)

Dog(s)

Other type(s) of pet(s)

If hosting, what kind of space can you offer for childcare?

Dedicated playroom and/or yard

Some indoor space, limited outdoor

Limited space overall

Any special considerations (allergies, special needs, immunocompromised family members)?

None

Allergies/dietary restrictions

Special medical/developmental needs

Other (please specify)

Priorities & Match Preferences

Tell us about your priorities and match preferences.

Which factor is most important when finding a share partner?

Location/proximity

Budget compatibility

Parenting style alignment

Schedule alignment

Nanny's qualifications

Which factor is your second most important priority?