Families
Connecting you with highly-qualified nanny professionals in Chicago and New York.
Where we start.
You know that nanny who all the parents rave about at the neighborhood playground? We know them.
Newborn
Care Specialist
WHO IT’s FOR: Brand new parents
Newborn Care Specialists (NCS’s), often misrepresented by the terms “baby nurse” or “night nanny,” are invaluable, highly-experienced individuals with extensive training centered around newborn care. While new parents catch up on must-needed sleep, an NCS is able to step in and implement healthy strategies for feeding, sleep schedules, and more. Their ability to lead the way takes giant pressure off of new parents’ shoulders during those first several weeks/months.
NCS’s (depending on experience and credentials) earn $35-50+/hour.
Most NCS’s are willing to work a schedule between 6-weeks to 6-months. For further NCS information, click here.
Nanny
Who it’s for:
A long term nanny (full-time or part-time) is a professional who fits seamlessly into your family life to provide childcare, household assistance and family support. Full-time nannies work 35+ hours per week, while part-time nannies work 20-34 hours per week.
Most career nannies in Chicago are offered $28-35+/hr, depending on their background and job expectations. Nannies earn a guaranteed weekly rate. (Don't worry — we're here to help guide you through this!)
**We require that families agree to compensating their household employee, legally, using a W-2 form.
Nanny and
House Manager
Age range: newborn - 1
Newborn Care Specialists (NCS’s), often misrepresented by the terms “baby nurse” or “night nanny,” are invaluable, highly-experienced individuals with extensive training centered around newborn care. While new parents catch up on must-needed sleep, an NCS is able to step in and implement healthy strategies for feeding, sleep schedules, and more. Their ability to lead the way takes giant pressure off of new parents’ shoulders during those first several weeks/months.
NCS’s (depending on experience and credentials) earn $35-50+/hour.
Most NCS’s are willing to work a schedule between 6-weeks to 6-months. For further NCS information, click here.
What we offer
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What we offer •
Welcome, Chicago Families!
We are excited to connect you with highly-qualified professionals In chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
We proudly offer placements for:
Long-Term Nannies
House Managers
Newborn Care Specialists
Summer Nannies
Our Process
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01. Family Application
Take a moment to share with us what makes your family special! Once we receive your application, we will send a detailed email which includes a link to schedule a video consultation.
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02. Video consultation
The best way for us to make a connection is to meet for a video consultation. We will elaborate on the placement process, the current nanny market, typical duties, salaries, and benefits. Are you first-time parents? We will help you get acclimated to life with a great caregiver on your team.
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03. The Matchmaking Begins
Once you have decided to proceed with our agency, a $500 Engagement Fee will kickstart the matchmaking process.
Within weeks, we will compile a customized list of the top contenders that fit your criteria and provide you with their detailed NH profiles.
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04. Candidate Interviews
Your agent will coordinate video interviews via Zoom or in-person. You will receive our Interview Guide, which will prepare you for this stage of the process.
After interviews, we will gather feedback from both you and the nanny candidates to refine your search.
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05. Trial Period
With any candidate(s) that you feel may be a potential match, the next step is to schedule a Trial Period. This allows both the nanny and family to see what a working day is like in your home. Typically, a Trial Period consists of 1-2 visits of 2+ hours.
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06. Ready to hire
Once you have decided on the best fit for your family, we assist with with building your Employment Agreement—outlining weekly pay, PTO, etc.
Once both parties agree to the terms, it’s official! The Placement Fee will be charged once your nanny accepts the job offer.
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07. Support
We are here to support you throughout your partnership. You may reach out to us anytime for guidance pertaining to life changes or for general advice.
We truly value the relationships we build with both families and nannies.
Requirements for Families
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Must offer a set schedule of 20+ hours per week.
Must comply with compensating their nanny as an in-home employee, legally, using a W-2.
Must agree to offering nanny industry standards (i.e. guaranteed weekly pay based on a set schedule, paid vacation, holidays and sick days).
Willing to offer a competitive market rate such as $28-35+/hour for nannies & household managers, and $35-50+/hour for Newborn Care Specialists.
Open to sharing past nanny references.
client love
“I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Nanny Harmony.
What can be such a stressful experience was easy and enjoyable because they listened to what I needed, made me feel confident they could find us the right candidate, and ultimately helped us find an amazing nanny! I’ve worked with other agencies in the past and my experience with Nanny Harmony was the best by far. I would encourage anyone looking for a personalized experience to call and let them help you with finding the perfect fit!”
- brody, NH Client
The Services
Have questions? Send us an email here.
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A long term nanny (full-time or part-time) is a professional who fits seamlessly into your family life to provide childcare, household assistance and family support. Full-time nannies work 35+ hours per week, while part-time nannies work 20-34 hours per week.
Most career nannies in Chicago are offered $28-35+/hr, depending on their background and job expectations. Nannies earn a guaranteed weekly rate. (Don't worry — we're here to help guide you through this!)
**We require that families agree to compensating their household employee, legally, using a W-2 form.
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Can your family use support in holding down the fort this summer? Hire a summertime nanny!
Our professional nannies are reliable, flexible for your family and hold themselves to a higher standard than a ‘back-up babysitter’. Many of our candidates have teaching backgrounds, tutoring experience, and impressive resumes. The market rate for experienced candidates is $25-30+/hour.
PRICING: $1,875
One-time fee includes our time spent screening numerous candidates through a multi-step process, the cost of background fees, assistance with a written employment contract, and ongoing support.
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Newborn Care Specialists (NCS’s), often misrepresented by the terms “baby nurse” or “night nanny,” are invaluable, highly-experienced individuals with extensive training centered around newborn care. While new parents catch up on must-needed sleep, an NCS is able to step in and implement healthy strategies for feeding, sleep schedules, and more. Their ability to lead the way takes giant pressure off of new parents’ shoulders during those first several weeks/months.
NCS’s (depending on experience and credentials) earn $35-50+/hour.
Most NCS’s are willing to work a schedule between 6-weeks to 6-months. For further NCS information, click here.
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Are you frantically searching for quality in-home care at a lower cost?
Nanny shares are comprised of two families, who live close by, and often share similar needs in childcare. Both families pay 2/3 of the Nanny's standard rate. (i.e. If their rate is generally $23/hour, they should earn around $34/hour, split by both families. This gives each family about a 30% discount, and the Nanny a well-deserved 30% pay increase for their extra efforts.
Check out our Nanny Share Blog Post to learn more.
Already found a FAMILY to share with? Contact us — we’re the nanny experts!
Pricing
$500 Engagement Fee to start search
After a consultation, payment of the Engagement Fee initiates the search.
PLACEMENT FEE:
Nanny or House Manager*: 15% of the candidate's total annual compensation
Newborn Care Specialist*: 20% of the candidate's total annual compensation
*The minimum base rate is $5,500 for nanny placements and $3,500 for an NCS.
The Nanny Harmony experience will include:
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Getting paired with one agent who will work closely with you to facilitate a thoughtful, customized search.
We love the chance to develop personal relationships with our clients and nannies, and this is the best way for us to be able to do so!
We pride ourselves on the flow of our experience which is largely due to one expert working with each individual family to manage recruiting, screening, calling references, and supporting your search from start to finish.
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Education and information on industry standards for professional caregivers.
While your nanny will be hired as an in-home employee, there is important criteria to take into account, relevant both to industry standards and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Especially if this is your first time hiring a nanny, sorting through this on your own can feel like ‘information-overload.’ We’re here to set you up for success!
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Our multi-step screening process of numerous candidates narrowed down to 2-3 top contenders for your family.
Rather than overwhelming you with countless resumes, we do the leg work by combing through and identifying your top options to encourage this process to be enjoyable, and less time-consuming.
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Background screenings
Background checks will include national criminal check, national sex offender, federal criminal history, global watchlist records, SSN trace, address history and driving history* (*if applicable).
Screenings are run as soon as the decision has been made to present an offer to a candidate.
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Reference verification
We collect reference feedback and any letters of recommendation from past employers and share this with the family.
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Our Interview Guide, Trial Visit Guide, & access to our Employment Agreement to set you up for success in a healthy partnership.
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Free consultation with one of our payroll partners to help calculate employment taxes and set up payroll.
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replacement credit policy
If an unforeseen circumstance were to disrupt an employment relationship, we would step in to discuss next steps in providing replacement options.