Why many Los Angeles families choose an agency instead of hiring alone.
Finding a nanny independently is possible. Finding the right one quickly, with clear vetting and fewer false starts, is usually harder than families expect.
What hiring without an agency actually looks like.
Most families underestimate how much time and risk sits between “we posted the job” and “we found the right person.”
Volume without much signal
Listings can bring in dozens of applicants, but sorting who is real, qualified, and aligned takes hours fast.
Reference checks are harder than they look
Families usually have to learn how to verify work history and ask the kinds of questions that actually surface fit.
Background checks are not all the same
There is a real difference between a quick search and proper California-facing vetting, including TrustLine where relevant.
What families get when they work with us.
Role clarity up front
We use consultation and intake to understand your children, schedule, household rhythm, and what support will actually help.
Active sourcing and screening
We’re not just forwarding resumes. We filter, vet, and narrow the field before you spend time meeting candidates.
Support through interviews and offer
The process stays guided through introductions, interview feedback, trial conversations, and the hire itself.
Want the practical version? Start with our placement process or read interview questions families should be asking.
Is using an agency more expensive?
There is a placement fee, yes. Most families see that offset by time saved, stronger candidates, and fewer expensive mistakes.
How long does placement take?
Many placements move within a few weeks once the role is clear, though specialist searches can take longer.
What if the placement does not work out?
We offer a replacement guarantee because the goal is a stable long-term fit, not a one-time introduction.
Can you place someone quickly?
Sometimes yes. If timing is tight, tell us in your inquiry and we’ll be direct about what’s realistic right now.
A more guided, lower-noise process.
“Daniel spoke to me at length about my kids, their personalities, and what would actually work. We ended up going with his first pick, and it’s been amazing.”
K, Venice
Let us do the sourcing, screening, and vetting.
Families who use Los Angeles Nannies skip weeks of unqualified inquiries and go straight to candidates worth meeting.