Thinking about a nanny share in NYC? Here is an honest take on why the savings are smaller than families expect, and why we usually recommend a private nanny instead.

A weekend rota system involves maintaining a small, carefully vetted roster of professional nannies who rotate weekend responsibilities on a guaranteed schedule. Rather than scrambling for last-minute coverage or relying on a single weekend nanny who may become unavailable, families build a team of 2-3 trusted caregivers who share weekend duties on a predictable rotation.