FAQs

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.

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.

Nationwide.

A non-refundable deposit of $449.00 is required to initiate the search and recruitment process.

Full-Time and Part-Time Roles (long-term placements): 15% of the nanny’s annual gross salary.

Temporary Placements (4–7 Months): 25% of the nanny’s gross salary for the placement period.

Summer Nannies: $3,500 flat rate.

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 have a valid Social Security number and 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.

For full-time roles, our caregivers’ rates start at $27/hour for one child, which applies to young caretakers with approximately one year of experience. Families seeking professional career nannies can expect rates to range from $29 to $40+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

For part-time roles, hourly rates begin at $30/hour.

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.

By filling out the candidate 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.

Not at all! We offer a free placement service for the nannies.

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).

By visiting our Job Board or by following us on Instagram and Facebook.