Helping Charleston Families Find Reliable Nannies and Household Assistance

Charleston Families

Your Happy Nest was established in 2012, connecting families with trustworthy, caring, and committed childcare providers.

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Your Happy Nest works with families all over Charleston and surrounding suburbs (including but not limited to Mount Pleasant, Hampton Park, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Daniel Island, John’s Island, Folly Beach, James Island, West Ashley, Summerville, North Charleston, Kiawah and Seabrook) We have also worked with families in South Carolina outside of Charleston and are willing to consider these positions on a case by case basis.

Long Term Nannies in Charleston

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$300 registration fee to start a search

FULL TIME NANNY IN CHARLESTON
Discover premium full-time nanny services tailored for your family’s unique needs, offering exceptional care and dedicated support. With a standard schedule of 40+ hours per week, our full-time nannies provide personalized attention and nurturing care to ensure the well-being of your child.

PART TIME NANNY IN CHARLESTON
Learn more about our Part-Time Nanny services in Charleston, providing skilled caregivers to fit your family’s unique needs. Part time nannies typically work a consistent schedule of 30 hours or less each week offering peace of mind for your children’s care.

NANNY SHARE IN CHARLESTON
Explore the option of a nanny share, where two families coordinate and share a nanny to care for their children on the same schedule. Benefits to a nanny share are daily socialization for your child with an in home experience and reduced costs of individualized nanny care.

FAMILY ASSISTANT SERVICES IN CHARLESTON
Our Family Assistants offer a flexible combination of nanny and household manager services to ensure your house runs smoothly. Offering comprehensive support from childcare to home management, our dedicated Family Assistants can be available for full or part time care depending on your needs.

LIVE IN NANNY IN CHARLESTON
Learn more about the convenience of a live in nanny, where a dedicated caregiver lives with your family, typically in a separate living space such as garage or basement apartment. A live in nanny is not a 24 hour caregiver but is a great benefit for families who need a unique schedule.

HOUSEHOLD MANAGER IN CHARLESTON
Discover expert home management services that guarantee the seamless operation of every aspect of your household. Whether it's handling daily tasks or overseeing long-term maintenance, our dedicated household managers are committed to ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of your home.

Short Term Nannies in Charleston

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$300 registration fee to start a search

NIGHT NURSE OR NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST IN CHARLESTON
Ensure a peaceful night's sleep as our specialists expertly care for your newborn during those crucial early months. Our Newborn Care Specialists, also known as night nurses, provide support for your family from as little as a few nights or up to 6+ months.

SHORT TERM NANNY IN CHARLESTON
Whether you're on a daycare waitlist or in need of temporary care, we've got you covered! Bridge the gap with our services, offering flexible solutions for 1-3 months to meet your childcare needs.

SUMMER NANNY IN CHARLESTON
Simplify your summer with our specialized summertime childcare services, offering support for 1-3 months. Enjoy peace of mind as our caregivers ensure a fun and secure environment for your child during the sunny months ahead.

Babysitting Services In Charleston

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BABYSITTER IN CHARLESTON
Whether it's a well-deserved night out or a need for a weekday fill-in nanny, we've got you covered. We will connect you with our trusted sitters for peace of mind, available for bookings of 1 or more days/nights as needed. We provide babysitting services all over Charleston and surrounding areas.

SPECIAL EVENT SITTERS IN CHARLESTON
Elevate your next event with professional childcare services tailored to your needs. We can provide childcare for weddings, corporate and church events, bar and bat mitzvah’s, or a party in your home. We can provide childcare all over Charleston as well as venues outside of Charleston such as Kiawah, Seabrook and Wild Dunes.

HOTEL AND VACATION SITTERS IN CHARLESTON
We can connect you with local sitters for your hotel or Airbnb vacation rental, or choose a dedicated nanny to travel with you on your vacation. We provide babysitting services all over Charleston as well as venues outside of Charleston such as Kiawah, Seabrook and Wild Dunes.

A la carte nanny screening services in Charleston

Found a nanny on your own and want help from the experts on vetting and background checks?

A LA CARTE BACKGROUND CHECK
If you found a nanny on your own, we can run a professional background check on your candidate which includes: county criminal records (7+year history), motor vehicle search (7+ years), social security and address verification and sexual offenders registry list.

NANNY REFERENCE SCREENING
Benefit from over 10+ years of expertise as we conduct thorough reference checks using a comprehensive list of detailed questions. Our process involves reaching out to up to three former childcare or other professional employers, and we'll furnish you with a detailed report based on the insights gathered during these reference calls.

DRUG TESTING
Ensure peace of mind by opting for an additional layer of security—clear drug testing for your childcare provider. While not included in our standard background check, you can choose to add a drug test for an extra fee, ensuring a thorough screening process whether you're hiring a nanny through us or independently.

Reviews

What Charleston Families Are Saying…

I highly recommend using Your Happy Nest to help with the nanny search! Bayly and Katie are responsive, knowledgeable and professional. They will provide highly qualified candidates and do all the behind the scenes work for you. Our first nanny that YHN placed was with us for 4.5 years. When she made a career change, we called Your Happy Nest and they found us another super star nanny who has been with us for 3 years and counting! Our family is truly thankful for the superior service YHN provides.

-Catherine S.

“We have used Your Happy Nest for babysitting as well as nanny placement service in Charleston. Bayly, the owner, is absolutely outstanding and made the entire process so easy for us. The nannies and sitters in their network are all extremely qualified, professional, and truly love children. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Your Happy Nest and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for top notch agency.

-Karen M.