The Process
- 1. The New Client Form- Starts the process and helps us get a better idea of what you're looking for.
- 2. Complimentary Phone Consultation Upon receipt of your new client form, we will set up a family consultation over the phone to discuss your family needs and working with Tailor Made Nannies in greater detail. Please note that a non-refundable search fee of $500 will be due at this time to proceed with the process.
- 3. Family-Agency Zoom Meeting: We pride ourselves on making lasting connections between the families we work with and the nannies we place with them. This is largely due to the time we take getting to know our clients and nannies on a personal level. This meeting will serve as a chance for us to do just that. We will discuss your family's core values, culture and other important factors that we will use to create a family profile and job description. Your family profile will help match you with qualified nannies.
- 4. Search & Recruitment: Tailor Made Nannies undertakes an in-depth look at numerous potential candidates for your position and has them go through a thorough 2-step interview process, followed by reference checking from past childcare employers. From the pool of candidates, you will be given 2-5 of the top nanny profiles and resumes to look over, referring only those qualified and fitting to your family's unique needs. *Please note: the current timeline for recruitment is 4-6 weeks
- 5. Family + Nanny Interviews: This is your chance to meet & get to know the candidates. We help schedule interviews between you and the candidates and set you up with interview questions for ease and convenience.
- 6. Background Check + Offer Letter: Once you choose to move forward with a candidate, Tailor Made Nannies runs a full background check which includes a national criminal check + sex offender registry, social security trace, county court records of recent and prior counties, full driving record report, and national alias search. We then help determine the terms of the offer and write up the offer letter. We are here to assist in any negotiating between you and the candidate.
- 7. Hiring: Once the offer is accepted, the placement fee is due to the agency. Tailor Made Nannies will provide you with a Family + Nanny Agreement template that can be customized to reflect your needs, setting both parties up for success. We also set you up with a complimentary consultation with our partners at HomePay to answer any questions you may have about nanny taxes, and should you choose, help get payroll set up. *Your first month is free as a Tailor Made Nannies client!
- 8. Long Term Success: Tailor Made Nannies checks in regularly throughout your nanny's employment to ensure all is going smoothly. We are here to provide ongoing support and to help address your needs as they arise and change during the employment of your nanny.
- Six Month Grace Period: We do everything in our power to create long-term, successful matches for our families and nannies, but understand unforeseen circumstances can arise. For this reason, we offer a 6 month grace period with all long term placements. If something doesn't work out within the first six months, we will provide up to two additional candidates at no extra cost.
- Please note: Placement fees are non-refundable
Positions We Fill
nanny
A nanny is a dedicated and experienced caregiver that provides personalized and comprehensive childcare within a family's home. A nanny fits seamlessly into your family dynamic and is an extension of your parenting team.
Nannies can be full-time or part-time, and their roles can be customized based on the specific needs and preferences of your family. Part-time: 20-29 hours/week; Full time: 30+/week
Responsibilities are related to the children and their well being: maintaining the child(ren)'s schedule, planning and engaging them in age-appropriate educational + recreational activities to support their development, preparing healthy meals + snacks, children's laundry, household duties related to the children, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. These can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each family and the developmental stages of the children.
nanny house manager
A nanny house manager is the perfect caregiver for the busy family requiring assistance in maintaining daily household tasks and childcare. This role combines both childcare and household management, with dedicated time allocated to completing various household tasks.
Each NHM position is tailored to meet the family's specific needs and can include any combination of childcare + household duties.
In addition to the nanny duties listed above, a NHM takes on various household responsibilities. These may encompass tasks such as light housekeeping, running errands, scheduling appointments, handling package shipments, grocery shopping, meal preparation and cooking family meals, overseeing other household staff, and maintaining general household organization.
Family Assistant
A family assistant is well-suited for a busy family seeking assistance with day-to-day household tasks and minimal-no childcare duties. The primary responsibilities of a family assistant include overseeing all aspects of the home and ensuring the overall success and efficiency of the entire household.
Each FA position is tailored to meet the family's specific needs.
Duties may include but are not limited to: general household organization, running errands, mailing packages, scheduling appointments, grocery shopping, meal prep + cooking family meals, managing other household staff, household deep cleaning, pet care, house sitting etc.
Nanny share
A nanny share is when one nanny is hired to provide childcare for two families. Typically, the nanny cares for the children at one house, but the days can alternate between houses as well. This type of position is a great opportunity to have a high-quality nanny and split the cost of salary with another family. Families that go in on a nanny share typically live close and have similar work schedules. Nanny shares can be full or part time care.
Non-refundable search fee
$500.00
nanny Placement Fee
$3,000.00
Nanny house manager Placement Fee
$3,500.00
family assistant Placement Fee
$4,000.00
nanny share placement fee
$4,000.00
H Family placement fee
$3,150.00