Hiring a nanny is a simple way to help you find more hours in your week.

We know parents have many responsibilities and sometimes, managing all the moving parts of home and work can be challenging.

But you don’t have to do everything yourself.

Do you need a long-term or short-term arrangement or perhaps you only want part- or full-time help.

Summit offers several nanny placement arrangements

Would you benefit from a nanny, household manager, private educator, or newborn care specialist? Summit can connect you with a nanny who is exactly who you are looking for.

At Summit Nannies and Sitters, we only work with the area’s top nannies. We will match you with a nanny who meets your needs, family values, beliefs, disciplinary structure, teaching structure, and lifestyle. We are dedicated to connecting your family with a nanny who is perfect for you.

We have a stringent hiring process and work diligently to match one of our nannies to your household. Our standards exceed industry requirements, and we have an intensive screening process.

So, you don’t have to spend time doing all the legwork in finding a nanny. It is this diligence in finding the ideal match for you that makes us a nanny agency you can trust. We encourage you to check out our Nanny Screening Process. Then if you have any questions about the nanny screening process, reach out to us. We are happy to answer your questions!

We provide you with a dependable, honest, and energetic nanny who exceeds your expectations. But in the event a nanny placement is not everything you expected, we do offer a free 90-day replacement period.

Our Placement Process

Consultation: We start by scheduling a consultation with you to understand your family's unique needs, preferences, and expectations. We will discuss your schedule, your child's routine, and any other factors that may impact the nanny's duties

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Registration: Submit our registration form, client agreement, and $500 nanny search fee.

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Candidate selection: Based on the information gathered during the consultation, we will provide you with a list of highly qualified candidates who match your family's requirements. All candidates have been carefully screened and background checked to ensure that they meet our high standards of excellence. Please allow 6-8 weeks to receive candidate profiles.

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Interviews: Once you have reviewed the list of candidates, we will arrange interviews for you to meet with each candidate. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your expectations, and get to know the candidates on a personal level.

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Placement: We will also provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure that the placement is successful and that you and your child are happy with the care provided.

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At Summit, our mission is to connect families with reliable nannies.

We are dedicated to taking the time to understand your family's unique situation and needs, and then carefully matching you with the ideal candidate. We believe that finding the right fit is crucial to ensuring a successful and long-lasting partnership between families and nannies.

The placement fee for our services includes a comprehensive package to ensure you find the right nanny for your family. Here's an in-depth breakdown of what's included:

Our goal is to make the process of finding a nanny as smooth and reliable as possible, while also providing ongoing support to ensure a successful match between your family and your chosen caregiver.

  • Consultation with Placement Specialist: You'll receive personalized consultation and guidance from one of our placement specialists who will understand your unique needs and preferences.

  • Our team hand-picks and pre-screens nanny candidates to match your specific requirements, saving you time and effort in the selection process.

  • We conduct a rigorous screening process for all nanny candidates. This includes background checks, driving record checks, reference checks, social media check, two-step interview process, and verification of qualifications like CPR and First Aid certification.

  • To maximize your options, we advertise your nanny position across various platforms, ensuring a wider pool of qualified candidates.

  • We provide continuous support throughout the hiring process, addressing any questions or concerns you may have.

  • In case the initial placement doesn't work out for any reason, we offer a free 90-day replacement period to find a suitable replacement nanny.

  • Payroll Recommendations: We can provide guidance on setting up payroll for your nanny, ensuring compliance with legal and tax requirements.

    Optional Nanny and Parent Contract Agreement: If desired, we can recommend a nanny and parent contract agreement to formalize the terms of employment and expectations.

    Optional Offer Letter to Candidate: We can assist in preparing an offer letter to the selected candidate, outlining the terms and conditions of their employment.

One-time Placement Fees

Required Deposit to begin the search (non-refundable)

$500

Optional Rush fee
(1-2 weeks)

$500

Full-time and
part-time nanny

$3,000

Temporary Nanny (3 months or less)

$1,500

Not every household has the same needs for a nanny.

As such, we have several scenarios for which we can provide nannies.

Part-time – Works less than 30 hours per week

Full-time – Works more than 30 hours a week

Travel Nannies – A full-time nanny who travels with the family and helps care for your children.

Live-in Nannies – Much like a live-out nanny, but they reside in the family home.

Private Educator – This nanny will have child-related experience in tutoring or education.

Household Manager – Help with children-related needs and household tasks such as laundry, grocery shopping, running errands, scheduling appointments, etc.

Career – A nanny who has chosen this field as a career. They are typically long-term nannies who can give your family a long-term commitment.

Newborn Care Specialist – A nanny who specializes in newborn care and is there to allow parents to get overnight sleep.

Screening and Vetting

Our nannies must also go through an in-depth interview and screening process

We understand that when you hire us, you are not just entrusting us with your children, but also with your home and perhaps a vehicle. That's why we are committed to providing you with a high-quality experience. To achieve this, we take the hiring and placement of our nannies seriously.

That's why we have implemented a rigorous screening and vetting process that all our nannies must pass before joining our team. Our multifaceted process ensures that we only select the most qualified and experienced nannies for your family. So you can feel confident that when you hire through us, you are getting the best possible care for your children.

Reference Checks

Resume - Check and verify former employers

References - We check each reference a potential nanny provides to confirm reliability and experience.

Social media - All pages (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) are checked to ensure a professional online presence.

Background Checks

All our sitters and nannies must pass full background checks. We run a professionally conducted in-depth background check. Every applicant goes through a SSN Address Trace, County Criminal History, Statewide Criminal History, National Criminal Database, National Sex Offender Database, and OFAC / Homeland Security Database search.

Experience

  • Our caregivers must be over the age of 21.

  • CPR and First Aid Certified.

  • We require at least 3 years of paid experience for all our childcare providers. Qualifying childcare experience includes any of the following:

  • Professional nanny

  • A degree in early childhood education or child development

  • Teaching experience

  • Daycare provider

  • Camp counselor

  • Pediatric medical care

  • Newborn care

  • Camp counselor

  • Private educator

  • Other fields related to the watching, training, or education of children

Health

Although not every childcare provider has all these certifications or training, many of them do. If you have specific requests, please be sure to list them in the Notes Box of your booking form.

  • BLS Certified

  • Registered Nurse

  • Certified Nurse Aide

  • FLU vaccinated

  • COVID vaccinated

  • Teaching Certificate or Degree

Childcare Professional Interview

Connecting with children and parents is a must. We review every candidate before hiring them. We have an extensive two-step interview process that is completed by childcare professionals. Applicants are interviewed and assessed. Common questions deal with experience, certifications, education, childcare skills, professionalism, enthusiasm, and punctuality.

Find the perfect caregiver for your family

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how Summit Nannies and Sitters can provide exceptional care for your children