Dear Families,
Discover our personalized solution to exceptional staffing
“Our mission as a nanny placement agency serving families throughout the United States is to consistently prioritize best-practices in child development, rigorous safety and security screenings, and the implementation of science-backed research to ensure best-match between nanny and family.”
-Megan Wolff, LMSW
Founder & CEO
please set your expectations to:
exceptional.
some things we're great at:
implementing an extraordinarily comprehensive three-step background check process to ensure safety and security
considering peer reviewed literature on child development and social emotional needs of youth throughout every step of our matching process
maintaining extremely high standards; only 8% of nannies who apply to jobs with us actually make it through our screening process
prioritizing your happiness and providing a highly personalized, bespoke experience that supports you every step of the way
making matches between nanny & family that are based on sincere connection & shared values = long lasting and healthy working relationships
About the owner
Megan Wolff, LMSW
With over two decades of hands-on experience in private childcare and a formal education in clinical social work, Megan brings a unique blend of professional insight, emotional intelligence, and heart to every aspect of Nannease. A former nanny herself, Megan has devoted her career to understanding the nuances of an ideal match between nanny and family, with the ultimate goal of ensuring nurturing, joy-filled home environments for the little people growing up in them.
Megan’s experience teaching in a Montessori classroom continues to inform her work, from how she evaluates caregivers to how she supports families in fostering independence and curiosity in their children. Megan holds a Master’s degree in Social Work (clinical track) from Rutgers University and brings a social-emotional, human development lens to her work in leading childcare searches for discerning families with the highest standards.
At Nannease, the mission is simple: to elevate the nanny placement experience by honoring the individuality, values and goals of both families and caregivers. Nannease operates with the understanding that a placement agency is a luxury service. As such, Megan and her team are committed to providing an experience defined by excellence.
Frequently asked
(super valid)
questions
that we’ll answer here to save you time
What do these services cost?
$375 Commencement fee reserves your place with us. When (and only if/when) you hire a nanny through us, the placement fee is equal to 15% of the nanny’s anticipated annual income.
An example of this math in action: A nanny who is working 40 hours/week, seeking $32/hour will be making approximately $67k annually. 15% of nanny’s annual income is $9k; the one-time fee that Nannease charges for securing your dream nanny, from start to finish.
What if we sign on for a search, but don’t end up hiring a nanny through your agency?
The initial $375 you paid is not refundable. Otherwise, there are no additional fees.
What if things with the nanny we hire don’t work out?
We offer an unheard of 12 month replacement guarantee (because we’re that confident in our matching process). If at any point in the first year with your nanny things don’t work out, we will do a replacement search at no cost.
How much should we be offering to pay our awesome future nanny?
It depends on location, experience and responsibilities of the job. The range is approximately $25-$45/hour.
Why would we pay to go through an agency when we could just try to find a nanny on our own?
This is the million $9,000 question.
1. Securing wonderful nannies while sorting through the rest is what. we. do. We can spot a fake resume from a mile away, and know exactly what to ask references to gauge their legitimacy. While we LOVE meeting amazing nannies, we celebrate the identification of fraudulent ones even more because it means we’re doing our job with the scrupulous tenacity that it demands.
2. Known for advocating for the rights of caregivers while serving families with excellence, reputable agencies end up attracting the most qualified nannies who know that they’re more likely to land their dream job (and be supported throughout) when they utilize this medium for employment. As the presence of agencies has increased over the years, there has been a shift: Excellent nannies often secure employment through companies like Nannease, while others who can’t pass the screening processes may end up looking for jobs on their own. It’s a bit like… natural selection, for childcare providers.
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