Part/Full Time Nanny Placement

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Why Us?

Finding trustworthy and reliable childcare can be overwhelming. North Sound Nannies takes out the guesswork of hiring a nanny and works on your behalf. From screening and interviewing applicants all the way to making an official hire. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time care, North Sound Nannies can connect you with a dependable nanny who meets your family’s unique childcare needs.

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What is the Cost of Placement?

We charge a one-time placement fee that is calculated percentage of your employee’s gross annual earnings. We require a non-refundable deposit of $1000 to begin the search process which will be credited toward your final placement fee. We require families to offer a minimum of 20 regularly scheduled hours and our minimum hourly rate is $25 per hour. Placement percentages begin at 15%.

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What’s Included in my Placement?

  • An in depth consultation to ensure we are matching you with the most compatible nanny for your family’s unique needs and preferences.

  • Complete profiles for up to 5 thoroughly screened candidates (See our FAQ’s for more info on our screening process).

  • Guidance and support for selecting the best nanny for your family’s needs.

  • Assistance in creating a fair compensation package.

  • A custom Employment Agreement for you & your new hire.

  • A 90 day replacement guarantee.

  • Ongoing support as you navigate the relationship with your new nanny.

Nanny Compensation

  • Hourly Rates

    Nannies should earn a competitive hourly rate which should be commensurate with experience and dependent on the duties expected of them. Current rates range from $30 - $40 per hour.

  • Legal Pay

    North Sound Nannies requires families to withhold taxes, match FICA and Social Security withholdings and issue a W-2 at the end of the year. We’ve teamed up with SurePayroll to make the process easy.

  • Guaranteed Hours

    Guaranteed hours is a childcare industry standard. Similar to daycare, where you pay for your day whether you use it or not, guaranteed hours ensures your nanny is available to work their usual hours.

  • Paid Time Off

    We require families to offer sick leave accrual according to WA State Policy, 1 week of PTO, and 6 paid holidays if the holiday lands on a regularly scheduled work day.

  • Over Time

    Per WA State law, North Sound Nannies requires families to pay their nannies time and a half for hours the nanny works over 40 hours in a calendar week.

  • Reimbursement

    Nannies should receive a per mile reimbursement for gas and vehicle wear and tear for miles driven for their employer such as child transportation or requested errands.

Our Process

  • Consult.

    We’ll start the process by scheduling a consultation with your family to determine your individual needs. We’ll create a custom job description and officially begin our search.

  • Search.

    Once we start receiving applications, we will begin to interview and vet candidates with our thorough screening process. We will connect your family with suitable applicants.

  • Trial.

    You’ll get an opportunity to interview each fully screened candidate in your home. You’ll also be able hire them for a trial shift to ensure the candidate is the right fit.

  • Hire.

    Once you’ve selected a nanny, we’ll help you create a fair salary package, extend an official offer and provide an employment agreement.