Nanny placement FaQs
What is a nanny placement, and how does it work?
Nounou Nanny takes great effort and pride in sourcing and vetting sitters and nannies for families. We play the role of "matchmaker" in your childcare hiring process, and provide you with the best suited applicants to choose from. Once you have selected and hired a sitter or nanny, our work is complete.
The nannies and sitters you select are not Nounou Nanny employees, they are yours. All payments, agreements, benefits, and taxes are up to your discretion, and should be discussed with your new hire.
Nounou Nanny is however available to be a constant source of support for you and your nanny. We are here to provide tips, advice, and references if needed. Our Family Resources page is a great place to find useful info.
What are Nounou Nanny's placement fees
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We offer flat rate pricing for long and short term, permanent and temporary childcare. For a full breakdown of our services and costs, visit our Agency Fees page.
Nounou Nanny also offers partial payment opportunities for those interested. We can customize a payment schedule for your needs.
Nannies and sitters require different hourly rates based on their responsibilities and the number of children in their care. In the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, the average nanny earns $30-$32/hour for one child.
What is a Nanny Share and how does it work
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A nanny share is an arrangement between two (or sometimes more) families who hire a nanny to care for both families' children at the same time. These arrangements have a cost benefit—both families agree to split the cost of childcare, while the nanny still receives a fair hourly rate. When two families engage the agency with a share in mind, Nounou Nanny can assist with scheduling logistics, and sources ideal nannies for both hiring families.
Reach out for a nanny share consultation.
Can I also speak to the references of childcare providers under consideration?
Yes! As a matter of fact, we encourage you to do so. Although we handle reference checks for each potential nanny or sitter, you are welcome to request contact information for the individuals we have spoken to.
What is the difference between a professional nanny, household manger, and family assistant?
A professional nanny focuses primarily on childcare, including children’s safety, daily routines, and developmental milestones. A household manager oversees the overall operation of the home, coordinating household staff, vendors, schedules, errands, and household organization. A family assistant combines childcare with light household and administrative support, helping manage family logistics, errands, scheduling, and child-related tasks. While responsibilities can overlap, the key difference is the primary focus: childcare, household operations, or a combination of both.
How does Nounou Nanny vet and verify nanny candidates?
Nounou Nanny understands the importance of safety and trustworthiness when it comes to the care of your children. We conduct in-person (or virtual) interviews with each of our candidates, as well as consult with their past professional references. Furthermore, all childcare providers must pass state and local background checks and maintain up to date CPR and First Aid training. Only candidates with at least 4 years of childcare experience are considered, and their personal interests and child-rearing ideologies are assessed as well.
We use Checkr to conduct background checks on potential hires. Report results are available to families upon request.
If I am dissatisfied with my nanny, what should I do?
It is essential for families to feel comfortable and assured with their childcare provider. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your nanny or sitter, please email us at tiffany@nounou-nanny.com.
Nounou Nanny’s client agreement defines our replacement caregiver process and refund schedule, should the situation occur.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Nounou Nanny accepts all forms of payment for our nanny placement service. Please refer to your client agreement for an in-depth explanation of payment schedules for temporary and permanent placements. Nanny employees are paid directly by their employer families for their time via payroll, we do not employ nannies.
How long does it take to find a nanny?
We aim to complete nanny placements within 4 to 8 weeks after the referral fee is obtained. This allows adequate time for families to interview and consider referred candidates.
We have temporary nannies on call, and in most cases, they are available to work with 1 week advance notice.