Nanny Placement Pricing and Details
At Choice Parenting, we know how important this hire is to you . Unlike the big agencies, Holly Flanders works with each family one-on-one to assist them in finding a quality nanny that matches their unique family.
Getting Started: Our 1-1.5 hour in person or virtual consultation
To start the process of finding you your nanny we require a non-refundable fee of $500, an in- person, video- conferencing or phone consultation and an industry-standard signed contract.
Our Placement Fee: Due Upon Hire
Our placement fee of $3000 is flat rate and due at the time of hire for both full time and part time permanent placement nannies.
Our Placement Fees Include:
- Family job description and advertisements
- Our thorough in person or video conferencing interview with nanny candidates
- Detailed candidate profiles with overview of work experience, education, skills, notes from interviews and reference checks and more.
- In depth childcare employment reference checks ( 2-3 references)
- Scheduling assistance for nanny interviews
- Trial working interview period of 1-5 consecutive days (Note: you will be responsible for the nanny's hourly payment).
- Detailed guides and templates to assist you in the nanny interview process and long term management
- A detailed sample "Nanny Contract"/employment handbook template and guidance
- Rigorous background check with private investigative company
- Referrals for domestic payroll companies, nanny cameras, GPS trackers, CPR and first aid instructors and more.
- Complimentary follow-up calls post hire
- A one time 25% placement fee credit that may be used towards a new placement fee to recruitment a new nanny for your family
Nanny Placement FAQS
What type of nannies do you place?
We place long-term full-time or part-time live-out nannies.
At this time, we do not offer part-time nannies for positions of less than 20 hours per week.
At this time, we do not offer part-time nannies for positions of less than 20 hours per week.
What is long-term placement?
Long-term means a planned commitment of 1 year+
Why is your fee flat-rate verses percentage of salary?
Clarity. Most agencies charge a placement fee based on a percentage (usually 15-20%) of the nanny's annual salaried income at the time of hire. We, however, are a small, personalized boutique agency built on relationships and trust in our community. We want you to feel confident and secure that the information we are providing you regarding nanny pricing and market is truthful and not based on collecting a higher placement fee for our pockets. Our goal is to work with your unique family to assist you in finding a nanny that not only matches your family's need for excellent childcare but also one that fits your family's budget.
Why do you charge the same for part-time and full-time nanny placements?
From years of working in the industry, we have found that searching for a reliable and quality part time employee is just as much work (if not more) than searching for a full-time nanny. We do not want to preform fast and easy placements that will not stick but rather find someone who will stay with your family long-term whether that is a part-time or full-time nanny.
What areas do you serve?
We offer coaching and consultation sessions in person within a 30-45 minute commute of Jersey City and video/phone consultation nationwide Our nanny placement services are focused on the Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Edgewater, Union City, West New York and surrounding counties. If you have questions about our ability to place a nanny in your area, please Contact us
Where do you find your nannies?
Our nanny candidate comes to us through local parent groups, personal, and client referrals; our local nanny networks; college job boards; our website; targeted social media and word of mouth.
What do you require of your nanny candidates?
- At least 21 years of age Legal authorization to work in the USA
- Non- smoker
- Able to make at least a 1 year commitment to a family
- At least TWO years of verifiable, paid childcare or early childhood education experience
- A clear outline of their work history
- Excellent professional childcare references
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to be certified promptly
- Good communication, punctual, professional, honest and polite.
- Love and passion for educating children and helping families
- Successful completion of the screening process
What is your screening process?
Step 1: After the initial phone or email submission form, we require the completion of an extensive application and phone interview.
Step 2: If a candidate meets the minimum requirements, we will schedule an in-person/virtual interview to discuss their experience, child-rearing philosophies , preferred work environment and style as a caregiver/employee. We will also ask behavior based questions to look for polished professionalism, proficiency in the English language, congeniality and clear communication.
Step 3: Once this has all be completed, we will contact each of the candidate’s references via phone and ask detailed questions about their previous employee’s qualifications, performance, and competence to see if the individual has a history and reputation that matches their interview responses. We will also quiz the reference on what type of relationship they had with their nanny, why the employment ended, what age group they believe the nanny is best suited for, areas and tasks that they would not suggest the nanny be placed in charge of and more.
Step 4: After an offer of employment is made to a nanny candidate, a professional background investigation service will prepare a detailed report which will include:
Our Comprehensive Search includes the following checks:
* Nationwide Criminal Search - Arrest History
* Nationwide sex offense registries (also includes 1st degree relatives)
* Federal Dockets
* Warrants
* Address verification and address history
* Eviction Records
* SSN Validation (if available)
* Civil judgments, liens and bankruptcies
* DMV record for NYS license (DWI/DUI, accidents, summonses)
* Domestic Violence
* Property Ownership
* Commonality between references to subject (if provided to client)
* Email history- Phone numbers associated
* Terrorist watch list- Prohibited Party Search
* Licensing Revocations or Suspensions in Health Care field
* Firearm Permits within the residence and more!
Step 2: If a candidate meets the minimum requirements, we will schedule an in-person/virtual interview to discuss their experience, child-rearing philosophies , preferred work environment and style as a caregiver/employee. We will also ask behavior based questions to look for polished professionalism, proficiency in the English language, congeniality and clear communication.
Step 3: Once this has all be completed, we will contact each of the candidate’s references via phone and ask detailed questions about their previous employee’s qualifications, performance, and competence to see if the individual has a history and reputation that matches their interview responses. We will also quiz the reference on what type of relationship they had with their nanny, why the employment ended, what age group they believe the nanny is best suited for, areas and tasks that they would not suggest the nanny be placed in charge of and more.
Step 4: After an offer of employment is made to a nanny candidate, a professional background investigation service will prepare a detailed report which will include:
Our Comprehensive Search includes the following checks:
* Nationwide Criminal Search - Arrest History
* Nationwide sex offense registries (also includes 1st degree relatives)
* Federal Dockets
* Warrants
* Address verification and address history
* Eviction Records
* SSN Validation (if available)
* Civil judgments, liens and bankruptcies
* DMV record for NYS license (DWI/DUI, accidents, summonses)
* Domestic Violence
* Property Ownership
* Commonality between references to subject (if provided to client)
* Email history- Phone numbers associated
* Terrorist watch list- Prohibited Party Search
* Licensing Revocations or Suspensions in Health Care field
* Firearm Permits within the residence and more!
How many nannies should I expect to interview?
We work hard to not waste your time and only bring you the candidates that meet or closely match the specifications for both the position and personality of your unique family. The answer to this question depends but most clients interview between 2-4 nanny candidates. There is no limit on the number of interviews.
How long should I expect the process to take from starting with Choice Parenting to hiring my nanny?
This answer depends on the requirements of the search, your communication with Choice Parenting and your available to meet with candidates. Most families find their nanny between 2 weeks and 6 weeks after the search is underway.
What should I expect to pay for a nanny in the Hoboken/Jersey area?
Nanny salaries vary based on many factors including:
$15-25 per hour
- The nanny- level of education, years of experience and special skills offered
- The position- number of kids, schedule, number of hours, flexibility, job requirements and tasks required.
- Nanny tax and legal compliance
- Vacation time;
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Reimbursement for use of car on the job.
- Most nannies receive guaranteed hours for the agreed upon schedule.
How are taxes handled?
A family who employs a nanny for more than $2,200 annually is the employer and cannot legally hire a nanny as an independent contractor. The employer will need to account for approximately 10-12% above gross wages. For more information on your legal obligations when hiring a nanny, please refer to our household payroll company recommendation.
What if it does not work out with the nanny we hire?
Choice Parenting works hard to assist you in finding quality candidates that match your family needs long term. If the employment does not work out for any reason within the first year we will credit 25% of your placement fee towards your next search. Please see our Client Agreement for details.
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