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Our Permanent Placement Process

We know that every family is unique. Your choice of a nanny and your ongoing relationship with her is completely personal - but at the same time it's important to hire a professional and start off on the right foot. North Shore Nannies is here to help you do that... and we'll be here with advice and support for all your ongoing childcare needs.

Here's what you can expect from us as we help you move through this most important process: We will:
  • Gain a thorough understanding of your needs.
  • Present only those candidates that come closest to matching your needs.
  • Provide support throughout the interviewing process.
  • Make the placement process as efficient and effective as possible.
  • Help manage your search and structure your offer through our understanding of the market place.
Step by step - here's how it works:

Complete and submit our Family Placement Questionnaire. This quick on-line form gives us the basics about your family and what you're looking for.

Schedule an initial consultation with our staff. We'd like to spend about 15 - 30 minutes on the phone with you for a detailed discussion of your needs. We'll answer all your questions and create a plan for moving forward with your search.

Submit your referral agreement. The referral agreement outlines the agency fees and replacement guarantee. It must be on file with the agency prior to scheduling interviews. Please review it carefully and ask us any questions you might have.

Selection of candidates. We'll review applicants and select only those that come closest to meeting your needs. We will email you pdf files on each candidate, with information on their employment history, education and references. You can review them at your convenience and select those you'd like to meet. Of course, we're available to answer all your questions about individual candidates.

Schedule interviews. We'll set them up for you so that you don't have to spend time playing phone tag and giving directions. Just let us know when you're available. We'll be in touch to follow up on all your interviews.

Final Selection. Once you're considering one or two candidates, we strongly encourage you to make reference check calls. We'll provide you with the necessary contact follow up on interviews/revise search. We also strongly recommend second interviews to give yourself and your first choice candidates the opportunity to spend a little more time getting to know one another. When you're ready to make an offer, we can help finalize the details and put everything in writing. We have additional materials available to help you throughout your search and as you move forward with your growing relationship with your nanny.

Stay in touch. We consider a permanent placement the beginning of a relationship with your family. We are always available to talk things over or help address any questions and concerns. And if you need a substitute nanny or just a night out, give us a call for a temp - an annual membership to our temporary service is complimentary with your full-time placement.


Permanent Placement Fees

Our new fee structure for permanent placements makes it more affordable for families to access our services - and hire a high quality nanny as quickly as possible. Here's what you need to know:
  • Full-time Permanent Placement Fee:
    $2500 (35 hours per week and up)
  • Part-time Permanent Placement Fee:
    $1300 (34 hours per week and less)

To begin a permanent search, you must complete a Family Placement Questionnaire and Referral Agreement.


For a Family Placement Questionnaire, click here.


For a Referral Agreement Form, click here.

For information on Hiring a Temporary Nanny, click here.
 

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"Donna Simon helped us
find the most wonderful
nanny after literally
months of hard work.
Donna was incredibly
helpful, pleasant,
hardworking, responsive
and proactive over the
last few months as we
searched for our nanny.
Because of our
experience with Donna,
we will always mention
North Shore Nannies to
our friends and
colleagues who are in
need of caretakers for
their children."
Paul G., Chicago