Most full-time placements take 4 to 8 weeks from first consultation to start date. Part-time and temporary roles can move faster. Specialized roles like ROTA or newborn care typically take longer due to a smaller candidate pool.

Our primary focus is Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We occasionally place for families with out-of-area or travel needs. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. Placement agencies charge a fee, typically 15 to 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary. This covers candidate sourcing, vetting, TrustLine verification, reference checks, and the placement process. The fee is paid by the family after a successful placement.

Our placement fee is 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary, paid once at hire. If we do not place a candidate within 30 days of starting the search, the search fee is refunded.

Most families working through a placement agency in Los Angeles complete a hire within four to eight weeks. The timeline depends primarily on how quickly the family can schedule interviews and whether they have a clear sense of what they are looking for before the search begins.

Beyond hourly pay, expect: employer payroll taxes (roughly 10 to 12% of gross wages), paid sick leave (required by California law), 10 days paid vacation (competitive standard), and potentially a health contribution. Placement agency fees are typically 20% of first-year gross salary.

Competitive pay, consistent communication, clear boundaries, and genuine appreciation are the biggest factors. Annual raises (3 to 5% is standard), acknowledging milestones, and giving adequate notice of schedule changes all contribute to long-term retention.

An agency pre-screens candidates and presents only those who are a realistic match. A job board gives you a larger unfiltered pool to manage yourself. For first-time household employers or families who want the process handled properly, an agency is strongly recommended.

A California nanny work agreement should include the hourly rate, pay schedule, guaranteed hours, overtime terms (1.5x after 9 hours per day or 45 per week), sick leave (5 days minimum required by law), duties, confidentiality terms, notice period, and termination conditions.

A nanny is a professional caregiver employed on a regular ongoing schedule with formal employment terms. A babysitter provides occasional, informal care. In California, nannies are household employees with legal obligations around pay, taxes, and benefits. Babysitters typically are not.

Most full-time placements take 4 to 8 weeks from first consultation to start date. Part-time and temporary roles can move faster. Specialized roles like ROTA or newborn care typically take longer due to a smaller candidate pool.

Our primary focus is Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We occasionally place for families with out-of-area or travel needs. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. Placement agencies charge a fee, typically 15 to 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary. This covers candidate sourcing, vetting, TrustLine verification, reference checks, and the placement process. The fee is paid by the family after a successful placement.

Our placement fee is 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary, paid once at hire. If we do not place a candidate within 30 days of starting the search, the search fee is refunded.

Most families working through a placement agency in Los Angeles complete a hire within four to eight weeks. The timeline depends primarily on how quickly the family can schedule interviews and whether they have a clear sense of what they are looking for before the search begins.

Beyond hourly pay, expect: employer payroll taxes (roughly 10 to 12% of gross wages), paid sick leave (required by California law), 10 days paid vacation (competitive standard), and potentially a health contribution. Placement agency fees are typically 20% of first-year gross salary.

Competitive pay, consistent communication, clear boundaries, and genuine appreciation are the biggest factors. Annual raises (3 to 5% is standard), acknowledging milestones, and giving adequate notice of schedule changes all contribute to long-term retention.

An agency pre-screens candidates and presents only those who are a realistic match. A job board gives you a larger unfiltered pool to manage yourself. For first-time household employers or families who want the process handled properly, an agency is strongly recommended.

A California nanny work agreement should include the hourly rate, pay schedule, guaranteed hours, overtime terms (1.5x after 9 hours per day or 45 per week), sick leave (5 days minimum required by law), duties, confidentiality terms, notice period, and termination conditions.

A nanny is a professional caregiver employed on a regular ongoing schedule with formal employment terms. A babysitter provides occasional, informal care. In California, nannies are household employees with legal obligations around pay, taxes, and benefits. Babysitters typically are not.

Most full-time placements take 4 to 8 weeks from first consultation to start date. Part-time and temporary roles can move faster. Specialized roles like ROTA or newborn care typically take longer due to a smaller candidate pool.

Our primary focus is Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We occasionally place for families with out-of-area or travel needs. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. Placement agencies charge a fee, typically 15 to 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary. This covers candidate sourcing, vetting, TrustLine verification, reference checks, and the placement process. The fee is paid by the family after a successful placement.

Our placement fee is 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary, paid once at hire. If we do not place a candidate within 30 days of starting the search, the search fee is refunded.

Most families working through a placement agency in Los Angeles complete a hire within four to eight weeks. The timeline depends primarily on how quickly the family can schedule interviews and whether they have a clear sense of what they are looking for before the search begins.

Beyond hourly pay, expect: employer payroll taxes (roughly 10 to 12% of gross wages), paid sick leave (required by California law), 10 days paid vacation (competitive standard), and potentially a health contribution. Placement agency fees are typically 20% of first-year gross salary.

Competitive pay, consistent communication, clear boundaries, and genuine appreciation are the biggest factors. Annual raises (3 to 5% is standard), acknowledging milestones, and giving adequate notice of schedule changes all contribute to long-term retention.

An agency pre-screens candidates and presents only those who are a realistic match. A job board gives you a larger unfiltered pool to manage yourself. For first-time household employers or families who want the process handled properly, an agency is strongly recommended.

A California nanny work agreement should include the hourly rate, pay schedule, guaranteed hours, overtime terms (1.5x after 9 hours per day or 45 per week), sick leave (5 days minimum required by law), duties, confidentiality terms, notice period, and termination conditions.

A nanny is a professional caregiver employed on a regular ongoing schedule with formal employment terms. A babysitter provides occasional, informal care. In California, nannies are household employees with legal obligations around pay, taxes, and benefits. Babysitters typically are not.

Most full-time placements take 4 to 8 weeks from first consultation to start date. Part-time and temporary roles can move faster. Specialized roles like ROTA or newborn care typically take longer due to a smaller candidate pool.

Our primary focus is Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We occasionally place for families with out-of-area or travel needs. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. Placement agencies charge a fee, typically 15 to 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary. This covers candidate sourcing, vetting, TrustLine verification, reference checks, and the placement process. The fee is paid by the family after a successful placement.

Our placement fee is 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary, paid once at hire. If we do not place a candidate within 30 days of starting the search, the search fee is refunded.

Most families working through a placement agency in Los Angeles complete a hire within four to eight weeks. The timeline depends primarily on how quickly the family can schedule interviews and whether they have a clear sense of what they are looking for before the search begins.

Beyond hourly pay, expect: employer payroll taxes (roughly 10 to 12% of gross wages), paid sick leave (required by California law), 10 days paid vacation (competitive standard), and potentially a health contribution. Placement agency fees are typically 20% of first-year gross salary.

Competitive pay, consistent communication, clear boundaries, and genuine appreciation are the biggest factors. Annual raises (3 to 5% is standard), acknowledging milestones, and giving adequate notice of schedule changes all contribute to long-term retention.

An agency pre-screens candidates and presents only those who are a realistic match. A job board gives you a larger unfiltered pool to manage yourself. For first-time household employers or families who want the process handled properly, an agency is strongly recommended.

A California nanny work agreement should include the hourly rate, pay schedule, guaranteed hours, overtime terms (1.5x after 9 hours per day or 45 per week), sick leave (5 days minimum required by law), duties, confidentiality terms, notice period, and termination conditions.

A nanny is a professional caregiver employed on a regular ongoing schedule with formal employment terms. A babysitter provides occasional, informal care. In California, nannies are household employees with legal obligations around pay, taxes, and benefits. Babysitters typically are not.

Most full-time placements take 4 to 8 weeks from first consultation to start date. Part-time and temporary roles can move faster. Specialized roles like ROTA or newborn care typically take longer due to a smaller candidate pool.

Our primary focus is Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We occasionally place for families with out-of-area or travel needs. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. Placement agencies charge a fee, typically 15 to 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary. This covers candidate sourcing, vetting, TrustLine verification, reference checks, and the placement process. The fee is paid by the family after a successful placement.

Our placement fee is 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary, paid once at hire. If we do not place a candidate within 30 days of starting the search, the search fee is refunded.

Most families working through a placement agency in Los Angeles complete a hire within four to eight weeks. The timeline depends primarily on how quickly the family can schedule interviews and whether they have a clear sense of what they are looking for before the search begins.

Beyond hourly pay, expect: employer payroll taxes (roughly 10 to 12% of gross wages), paid sick leave (required by California law), 10 days paid vacation (competitive standard), and potentially a health contribution. Placement agency fees are typically 20% of first-year gross salary.

Competitive pay, consistent communication, clear boundaries, and genuine appreciation are the biggest factors. Annual raises (3 to 5% is standard), acknowledging milestones, and giving adequate notice of schedule changes all contribute to long-term retention.

An agency pre-screens candidates and presents only those who are a realistic match. A job board gives you a larger unfiltered pool to manage yourself. For first-time household employers or families who want the process handled properly, an agency is strongly recommended.

A California nanny work agreement should include the hourly rate, pay schedule, guaranteed hours, overtime terms (1.5x after 9 hours per day or 45 per week), sick leave (5 days minimum required by law), duties, confidentiality terms, notice period, and termination conditions.

A nanny is a professional caregiver employed on a regular ongoing schedule with formal employment terms. A babysitter provides occasional, informal care. In California, nannies are household employees with legal obligations around pay, taxes, and benefits. Babysitters typically are not.

Most full-time placements take 4 to 8 weeks from first consultation to start date. Part-time and temporary roles can move faster. Specialized roles like ROTA or newborn care typically take longer due to a smaller candidate pool.

Our primary focus is Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We occasionally place for families with out-of-area or travel needs. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. Placement agencies charge a fee, typically 15 to 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary. This covers candidate sourcing, vetting, TrustLine verification, reference checks, and the placement process. The fee is paid by the family after a successful placement.

Our placement fee is 20% of the nanny's first-year gross salary, paid once at hire. If we do not place a candidate within 30 days of starting the search, the search fee is refunded.

Most families working through a placement agency in Los Angeles complete a hire within four to eight weeks. The timeline depends primarily on how quickly the family can schedule interviews and whether they have a clear sense of what they are looking for before the search begins.

Beyond hourly pay, expect: employer payroll taxes (roughly 10 to 12% of gross wages), paid sick leave (required by California law), 10 days paid vacation (competitive standard), and potentially a health contribution. Placement agency fees are typically 20% of first-year gross salary.

Competitive pay, consistent communication, clear boundaries, and genuine appreciation are the biggest factors. Annual raises (3 to 5% is standard), acknowledging milestones, and giving adequate notice of schedule changes all contribute to long-term retention.

An agency pre-screens candidates and presents only those who are a realistic match. A job board gives you a larger unfiltered pool to manage yourself. For first-time household employers or families who want the process handled properly, an agency is strongly recommended.

A California nanny work agreement should include the hourly rate, pay schedule, guaranteed hours, overtime terms (1.5x after 9 hours per day or 45 per week), sick leave (5 days minimum required by law), duties, confidentiality terms, notice period, and termination conditions.

A nanny is a professional caregiver employed on a regular ongoing schedule with formal employment terms. A babysitter provides occasional, informal care. In California, nannies are household employees with legal obligations around pay, taxes, and benefits. Babysitters typically are not.