Found a caregiver on your own?
A la carte services
If you have found a caregiver on your own but want some help from the experts to do a thorough screening using our tried and true methods, we are happy to offer a la carte screening services.
Pricing
✓ Background Check: Includes criminal record, driving record, social security verification and sexual offenders registry check. Turnaround time is typically 24-72 hours but can occasionally be longer based on counties the applicant lives in. $200
✓ Reference Screening: We will call and send you detailed notes for three childcare related references provided by you. We use our experience and thorough list of detailed questions we have crafted over the years. $300
✓ Drug screening: We will run a 10 panel drug screen where the applicant will get an order to go into a drug test facility. The turnaround time is typically 48-72 hours after the applicant has submitted their sample. A drug test can be added to all current Your Happy Nest clients who are hiring a nanny through us and families not hiring through Your Happy Nest. $100
All of the a la carte services listed below are automatically included in our placement fees (if you hire a nanny through us) except for the drug test that can be added for an additional fee to placement clients or just as an a la carte service!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our process typically takes 4-8 weeks from start to finish. The process can sometimes be shorter or longer depending on your position details, schedule, pay range and our current candidate pool.
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The average rate for an experienced nanny is $25-$30+/hr depending on their experience level, certifications and credentials, number of children and job duties.
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We start our process with an agency interview where we go over their experience, qualifications, and agency expectations.
All nannies must meet the minimum requirements:
Minimum of 3 years professional child care experience
CPR and First Aid certified
Able to legally work in the US
Valid US driver's license
Non-smoking
Minimum of 3 professional references
After being offered a position, our agency conducts a 7 year background search screening criminal, social security verification, driving record and sexual offenders registry.
We also do a full social media and google/online screening on each candidate.
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Most families review between 2-4 profiles of candidates we have hand selected for your position. Our goal is to take the stress out of the process and narrow it down to just a few qualified candidates that meet your unique needs!
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Most nannies are seeking a position that offers:
-Paid vacation
-Paid holidays
-Paid sick days
-Guaranteed hours (we can give you more information on how this works)
-Some nannies are seeking health insurance coverage or a stipend
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We use a variety of resources to connect with new nannies, including but not limited to: referrals, our online job board, local nanny events, nanny conferences, online nanny groups, social media and local job fairs and events.
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Yes, nannies and household managers are considered household employees and you are required to pay employer taxes and issue them with a w-2. Nannies are not independent contractors and should not get a 1099. We have payroll partners we are happy to connect you with!
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Yes! We provide our clients with a sample contract template for them to use once you get to the hiring stage. We will help answer questions you may have while putting together the contract.