Hire a fantastic nanny

 I make it a breeze to find a reliable, experienced nanny.

If you’re looking for an outstanding nanny to care for your children, you’ve come to the right place! Fantastic Sitters’ professional nannies have the experience needed to provide care and support for your children’s developmental stages, education, and overall well-being. I help families hire part-time nannies, full-time nannies, short-term nannies, and caregivers for nanny shares.

The process is simple, straightforward, and quick.

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    Apply

    Start your search by filling out the application with some basic information about your family and the nanny you’re seeking.

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    Talk

    We'll schedule a time to discuss the details. You’ll sign the Agency Service Agreement and pay $250 to initiate the search.

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    Screen

    I will screen candidates and send you the profiles of fully vetted caregivers who are the best match for your family.

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    I will guide you through the steps of the hiring process with interviewing, contract, and payroll options.

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Placement fees

Full-Time Nanny Placement (30+ hours/week):

  • Standard: 12% of nanny’s annual salary, $3,500 minimum, 30-day replacement

  • Essential: 15% of nanny’s annual salary, $4,500 minimum, 60-day replacement, 5 days of Backup Care included

  • Premier: 18% of nanny’s annual salary, $5,500 minimum, 90-day replacement, 10 days of Backup Care included

Part-Time Nanny Placement (Less than 30 hours/week):

  • 15% of nanny’s annual salary, $2,000 minimum, 30-day replacement

Short-Term Nanny Placement (16 weeks or less): 

  • $2,000 flat fee

Nanny Share Placement

  • 15% of nanny’s annual salary (split between 2 families), $3,250 minimum for each family, 30-day replacement

Frequently Asked Questions

  • In a nanny share, a single nanny provides care for two families at the same time. Placement costs are split between families. Nannies are typically paid 2/3 of their usual hourly rate from each family.

  • The agency fee is a one-time fee for each nanny placement, paid before the nanny starts working for your family.

  • Yes, after the candidate interviews, let me know who you would like to schedule a trial session with. You will pay the caregiver directly at the end of the trial session.

  • Fantastic Sitters provides the best candidates by selecting nannies to fit your family’s needs, and connecting you with the ones who are excited to meet you! I strive to find an ideal nanny for your family as quickly as possible. A 4-6 week time frame is typical, but I may be able to match someone sooner.

  • All of the caregiver candidates undergo a rigorous screening process involving personal interviews, verified reference checks, and comprehensive background checks. All of the nanny candidates have a minimum of 2 years of related experience, are over 18 years old, and are CPR and First Aid Certified.

  • Nanny’s rates vary depending on their experience, and the details of your position. Rates of $20-30/hour are typical across the Western New York Area for experienced nannies.

  • Fantastic Sitters takes careful steps throughout the recruiting and placement process to make sure it is a great fit for both families and the caregiver. In the rare event that it doesn’t work out, a replacement will be found within the period of your chosen placement package.

  • Fantastic Sitters will provide a thorough list of questions you can choose from to help support you through the interview process.

  • Ready to find a nanny?

    I would be pleased to work with you! Click below to fill out the family application and get started.

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  • Still have questions?

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