What Goes into the Cost of Working with a Nanny Agency?
On the surface, the cost of working with a nanny agency might seem downright overwhelming. Immediate sticker shock, even. So, what factors into a nanny agency’s placement fee? And is it worth it?
As you probably have already seen, there are sooo many online resources these days for families to find caregivers—nanny facebook groups, care.com, other caregiving websites, you name it! Let us preface this by saying, if your family opts to find a caregiver on your own, that's GREAT, and we wholeheartedly support what's best for each individual family.
It is important to keep in mind that working with a nanny agency is a SERVICE and an INVESTMENT—a customized, curated experience for your family that has been developed and perfected through years of hands-on experience. We take the extensive time commitment, stress, and guesswork out of your search for your best-fit nanny, house manager, or Newborn Care Specialist.
By choosing to work with an established, premier nanny agency, you gain access to a pool of incredible career nanny candidates—candidates we’ve spent years fostering relationships with and investing in their growth and professional development. What most people don't realize is that the most qualified and experienced nannies typically prefer to work through agencies because they know that they will be matched with a family who prioritizes and appreciates the quality of care they provide. At Nanny Harmony, we have built an extensive nanny network through attending conferences, hosting International Nanny Training Day, organizing local meetups & seminars. It’s in these places where we are able to connect with the most vibrant and dedicated nannies that our area has to offer.
We understand that inviting a caregiver into your home, life, and routine is a deeply personal decision and, ultimately, an act of courage. Our agency takes the time to understand your family dynamics, values, and childcare preferences to match you with your ideal nanny.
In addition to finding the right match for your family, an agency like Nanny Harmony provides guidance and ongoing support. As industry experts, we keep a strong pulse on the local market rates so that we are able to set you up for long-term success. That fact of the matter is that caregivers want to stay where they are valued, respected, and appropriately-compensated, so when it comes to prioritizing longevity in a role and continuity of care for your family, understanding these market rates is KEY.
We also handle all the administrative tasks and behind-the-scenes communication: scheduling candidate interviews, arranging in-person trial visits, offering guides to get the most out of your time with candidates, providing education on important industry standards, collecting detailed feedback, sharing helpful resolutions and negotiation tips, setting you up with a comprehensive employment agreement, and even connecting you with our partners to set up in-home payroll. All so you can focus on what truly matters – spending quality time with your children. Working with a nanny agency doesn't just simplify your search for childcare; it offers immense peace of mind.
To offer an illustration of the depth of our work as a nanny agency, we’ve developed this helpful graphic:
At Nanny Harmony, we understand the importance of finding the right caregiver for your family, which is why we strive to provide a seamless and personalized experience. We believe that the way in which we source professional, safe, reliable, trustworthy, long-term caregivers matters. Our agency placement fee reflects the high level of care and attention to detail that goes into matching each family with a qualified and experienced nanny. Our fees also cover the cost of recruitment, thorough background checks and reference screening, extensive interviews, and ongoing support to ensure that we find the best fit for your family.
