We’re here to make your nanny search an easy and enjoyable experience. We genuinely care about building strong connections between families and nannies. Our goal is to be by your side every step of the way and guide you throughout the process. If you have questions, concerns, or specific needs, we’re here to listen, support, and help you find the right fit for your family.
Whether you’re considering placing a live-out nanny, short-term help, a special-needs caregiver, or someone to manage your household, we’ve gathered the most common questions families ask. This FAQ section provides clear, honest answers about our process, services, pricing, and how we ensure the best match for your home. Dive in to find the details you need—and if you don’t see your question listed, we’re just a call or message away.
For Families
By filling out the family form. A team member will be in touch shortly after to go over the information that you provided and walk you through the entire agency process to see if we are the right fit for your needs.
We proudly serve families in NJ, NY, PA, CT & beyond, with a strong focus on high-demand areas where families are looking for experienced, professional caregivers.
Some of the areas we frequently work in include:
⭐ New Jersey: Essex, Morris, Union, Somerset, Bergen, Hunterdon, Monmouth, and Middlesex Counties
⭐ New York: Westchester County, Nassau County, Suffolk County (including the Hamptons)
⭐ Connecticut: Fairfield County (including Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Darien, and New Canaan)
⭐ Pennsylvania: Bucks and Montgomery Counties
A non-refundable search fee of $550.00 is required to initiate the search and recruitment process.
Full-Time Roles (long-term placements): 15% of the nanny’s annual gross salary
Part-Time Roles (long-term placements): 20% of the nanny’s annual gross salary
Temporary Roles (4–11 Months): 25% of the nanny’s gross salary for the placement period
Childcare Experience and References
- Every candidate must have prior childcare experience and provide valid references. We carefully verify these references to ensure the caregiver’s experience and reliability.
Work Eligibility
- All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Candidate Application and Screening
- Candidates start by completing a detailed application. A recruiter then reviews their information and contacts them to discuss their qualifications and confirm their references.
In-Depth Interview
- We conduct a thorough interview to validate their information and dive deeper into their work history, childcare philosophy, and skills.
Background and Motor Vehicle Check
- Once a nanny is officially hired, we conduct a comprehensive background and motor vehicle check prior to their start date, ensuring your family’s safety and peace of mind.
Professional nanny roles include a set of standard benefits that are considered essential in today’s childcare industry. These are not optional extras, but foundational components of a fair and compliant employment arrangement.
Standard nanny benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO), such as vacation, sick days, and personal days
- Paid holidays, usually federal holidays or a mutually agreed-upon list
- Guaranteed hours, meaning the nanny is paid for their agreed-upon weekly schedule, even if fewer hours are needed in a given week
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving only (school pickups, activities, errands for the family). Commuting is not included
- Overtime pay, when applicable, in compliance with federal and state labor laws
Providing these benefits is critical to attracting and retaining high-quality caregivers. They also help ensure compliance with labor standards and set clear expectations for both families and nannies.
For full-time roles, our caregivers’ rates begin at $28/hour for one child, which reflects entry-level professional caregivers with approximately three years of experience. Families seeking career nannies with 10+ years of professional experience can expect rates to range from $35 to $40+ per hour, depending on experience, credentials, and the scope of responsibilities.
For part-time roles, hourly rates start at $30/hour for one child, as fewer guaranteed hours typically command a higher hourly rate.
The Nanny Booth is solely a referral agency, we connect families with nannies but we are not the nanny’s employer. Families are expected to pay nannies directly.
Absolutely! As Mexican sisters, we’re proud to specialize in placing bilingual nannies. We have strong connections with Spanish-speaking nannies. We’ll help you find someone who can connect with your family in a meaningful way.
Primarily nanny connections, but also word of mouth, social media, referrals from prior employers, recruiters.
No, since trials are a great way to get to know the candidate better and figure out if it will be a good fit. We believe trials are part of the interview process and for this reason trail days are encouraged.
Yes, since nannies put in their effort and hours of work and should be compensated for such.
It usually takes an average of 4 to 8 weeks.
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For Caregivers
By filling out the Nanny Form. A recruiter will be in touch shortly after to go over the information you provided and let you know the following steps to complete your application.
Our placement process is entirely free for nannies from start to finish.
You can apply to any jobs that you’d like (based on that you fit the jobs criteria). There is no limit!
It depends on the job description that you’re looking for, your experience, hourly rate that you’re looking for and more. It can be anywhere from one or two days to months. We will keep you in the system and send you available jobs until you let us know otherwise.
- Willingness to undergo a criminal and motor vehicle background check.
- At least 3 years of recent childcare experience.
- Must be able to provide at least two childcare-related references.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- CPR and First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain certification).
Preferred (but not required):
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ownership of a reliable car (this will help match you with a family more quickly).
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