Au Pair and Live-In Nanny Options in Toronto

Plan around the school run, not just the postal code.

Discuss whether pickups are walkable, reachable by transit or dependent on a car. For families considering homes across the GTA, state the actual municipality and school locations rather than advertising every position as central Toronto.

Questions to settle before hiring

Ask how split shifts will work if the children attend different schools. Agree on any school-break schedule separately.

Compare a local search with an international arrival

A candidate who already has the right to work in childcare may fit a near-term start. An international candidate still preparing IEC needs a conditional timeline. Do not commit to travel or a start date based only on a family interview.

Plan the employment budget

Start with your actual paid hours and agreed gross rate. Add employment costs and household expenses, then review the applicable provincial requirements. The general cost guide includes an illustrative calculation, not a city market-rate claim.

Official source: Ontario employment standards →

Explore candidates

You can browse nanny profiles in Toronto on NannyServices.ca. This is an external nanny directory; profiles are not necessarily au pairs or available for live-in work. Confirm current availability, experience and work rights directly.

Prepare your family brief