Where families find trusted household professionals.
High-Quality Household Staff
Thoughtfully Placed.
The Nanny Haven carefully connects families with exceptional nannies and household managers. Every professional is vetted, experienced, and thoughtfully matched to meet your household’s unique needs.
About The Nanny Haven
The Nanny Haven is a trusted Nanny/Household Manager Placement agency with over 13 years of experience in matching families with top-quality nannies. We understand the importance of finding the right caregiver for your family, and we are committed to providing personalized and professional services to ensure a seamless and stress-free hiring process.
Placements that last.
Thoughtfully matched to your family’s lifestyle.
Experienced, vetted professionals that you can trust.
Ongoing guidance for long-term success.
Personalized support for both families and candidates.
We create matches that thrive, giving families peace of mind for years.
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Initial Consultation
We begin the process by scheduling an initial consultation with the family to discuss their specific needs and preferences. This consultation is generally conducted over the phone.
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Family Consultation
This is a 45-minute Zoom consultation with our placement coordinator, who will thoroughly assess your family's needs and the type of caregiver required. We will gather detailed information about your children and their schedules to ensure a better match with a suitable candidate.
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Candidate Search
Once we have a clear understanding of the family's needs and preferences, we begin the search for qualified nanny candidates. We utilize our extensive network of professional nannies to find the best possible matches.
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Screening Process
We have a rigorous screening process that includes background checks, reference checks, and in-person interviews to ensure that every nanny candidate we recommend is safe, reliable, and qualified.
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Candidate Presentation
Once we have identified potential nanny candidates, we present their profiles and resumes to the family for review. The family can then select which candidates they would like to interview.
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Interviews and Trial Periods
We schedule interviews between the family and the selected nanny candidates, and we may also arrange for a paid trial period during which the nanny candidate can work with the family.
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Placement
Once a family has selected a nanny candidate and an agreement has been reached, we help facilitate the placement process. This includes drafting and finalizing a contract, coordinating start dates, scheduling and providing ongoing support throughout the placement.
FAQs
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The placement process typically takes anywhere from 2-6 weeks.
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Yes, in select areas, we offer a premium babysitting service. For a one-time fee of $300 plus a small booking fee, you get access to fully vetted and background-checked babysitters at your convenience. To learn more, visit our Babysitting Service tab.
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A nanny is an hourly or salary employee with a schedule. A babysitter will come to your home “as needed” with no set schedule.
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All of our nannies have at least 3 years of childcare experience, wonderful references, are CPR/First Aid certified and have passed a background check.
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We offer a full-year replacement period for our full-time placements, ensuring your peace of mind for at least a year. Part-time placements include a three-month replacement period. Additionally, our full-time placements come with an optional full year of babysitting service, while part-time placements include three months of babysitting service at no extra cost.
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Nannies typically range from $23-$35/hour depending on location and experience. Household managers will have higher rates than a nanny. If you would like to see our current job rates, please visit our Jobs page.
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We do all of the legwork. We hand select and interview all of our nannies prior to sending them to you for an interview. Furthermore, we do all of the reference checks and will run a criminal background check. Your job is simple - just pick your favorite candidate! We even schedule all the interviews for you.
As a busy parent, finding the right nanny for your family can be a challenging task. Fortunately, working with a reputable nanny agency, like The Nanny Haven, will make the process much smoother and stress-free. Some benefits include:
Access to a Large Pool of Qualified Nannies
One of the biggest benefits of working with a nanny agency is having access to a large pool of qualified nannies. Agencies typically have an extensive database of pre-screened and vetted candidates, which means you'll have a better chance of finding the right match for your family. This can save you a significant amount of time and effort compared to searching for nannies on your own.
A Replacement Period
There is nothing more frustrating than vetting a candidate, hiring, and it doesn’t work out. The Nanny Haven offers a full year replacement period for a Full-Time Placement with us.
Expertise and Support
Nanny agencies employ experienced and knowledgeable staff who can provide you with valuable guidance and support throughout the hiring process. They can help you navigate the interview process, provide advice on salary and benefits, and offer assistance with background checks and reference checks. This can be especially helpful if you're new to the nanny hiring process.
Quality Assurance
Working with a reputable nanny agency can provide you with peace of mind knowing that the nannies they recommend have undergone a thorough screening process. Agencies typically conduct extensive background checks, verify references, and ensure that candidates have the necessary qualifications and experience to provide high-quality childcare. This can help you avoid the risks and uncertainties associated with hiring a nanny on your own.
Flexibility
Nanny agencies can offer a range of options to meet your specific needs, whether you're looking for full-time or part-time care, live-in or live-out nannies, or temporary or permanent placement. They can also provide backup care if your regular nanny is unavailable due to illness or other reasons, which can be a lifesaver for busy parents.
Continued Support
Once you've hired a nanny through an agency, you'll typically have continued support and resources available to you. Agencies can provide guidance on how to manage your nanny-employer relationship, offer training and development opportunities for your nanny, and provide assistance with any issues that may arise during the employment relationship.
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There is a $300 consultation fee that will include a 45-minute zoom call with a placement specialist, our nanny search, nanny profiles, nanny interviews and email correspondences with us. Please visit our Fees Page to learn more about our placement fees.
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Families will pay their Nanny directly. We are partnered with HomePay to make paying your Nanny seamless. You will even receive a discount for being referred by us!
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We customize every placement specifically for your family. We don’t just send out resumes. We get to know each family, and their needs, and only send candidate profiles that will match. We have a robust online portal that will allow clients to view candidate profiles, sign documents, and make offers on candidates! We will send candidates until we have a match. We also offer a full year replacement period for any full-time placement.
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We currently place Nannies, Household Managers and Nanny/Household Managers. If you are interested in another household employee, please contact us directly.
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Babysitters generally start at $22/hr and have a 4 hour minimum. Their rate will depend on the number of children being cared for and experience, as well as any special holiday care. Once you become a member of our service, each sitter will have their hourly rates listed on their profile.