Not Your Typical Nanny Agency
The Anti-Agency approach to live-in, newborn, and long term nanny placement.
We focus on how a candidate fits within the rhythm of your home, from daily routines to long term expectations. We guide each nanny search with precision, whether you are hiring a live-in nanny, rotational childcare, a newborn care specialist, or looking to incorporate tutors, mentors, or a governess into your household.
Beyond placement, we act as an advisor throughout the process. From defining role structure and nanny duties to navigating nanny salary and overall expectations, we help families make informed, confident decisions. If you are in the early stages or have questions around how to hire a nanny, our Client Resources offers detailed guidance, including compensation, background check information, and what to expect at each stage of the search.
Hiring a Nanny
At The Anti-Agency, we approach every placement as a tailored process. We begin by understanding how your home actually functions, from schedule and lifestyle to expectations around care. Our role is to simplify what is often an overwhelming process. Families frequently ask how to hire a nanny or how to find a reliable caregiver for young children. The answer is, precision.
We identify, vet, and present candidates who are already aligned, so your time is spent meeting the right people, not sorting through the wrong ones. Every caregiver we represent is experienced in private homes and evaluated for both capability and fit. From defining nanny duties to advising on structure and expectations, we guide each step so that your hire is intentional.
For nanny job opportunities, please visit our job board.
What Type of Nanny Is Right for Your Family?
Every household operates differently, which is why identifying the right nanny begins with understanding your family’s lifestyle, values and priorities. Some families benefit from a nanny with a strong educational focus or tutoring experience, while others require someone comfortable traveling frequently or managing fast paced, ever changing schedules. For certain homes, a calm and steady presence is ideal; for others, a highly energetic and proactive caregiver is the best fit. Household structure also plays an important role. Families with additional staff may seek a nanny who collaborates seamlessly as part of a team, while others prefer a professional who works independently and anticipates needs with minimal oversight.
Beyond core childcare responsibilities, many experienced nannies bring specialized skill sets that allow them to support families in more tailored ways. Depending on your family’s needs, lifestyle, and stage of life, one or more of the following childcare specializations may be appropriate:
Full Time Nanny
Part Time Nanny
If you’re unsure where to start, tell us what you need help with. We’ll help define the role and recommend the right type of domestic professional.
Why Work With a Nanny Agency?
The difference between a placement and a successful long term match is experience. As a trusted childcare service offering nanny matching, we:
Conduct thorough background checks, utilizing a multi-pronged approach to vetting
Identify candidates whose experience and childcare style align with your household
Manage the nanny search process with discretion, efficiency, and careful attention to detail
Advise on role structure, schedule expectations, compensation and nanny benefits
Guide families through interviews, trial days, and final hiring steps
Provide support with employment logistics, including nanny payroll and other household staffing considerations
Offer continued guidance following placement to help support a successful long term working relationship
The right caregiver is not simply found, they are matched. A professional agency brings sourcing depth, rigorous vetting, compensation expertise, and ongoing placement support so that every introduction is intentional and every family moves forward with confidence.
Questions and Answers
“Whats this gonna cost me?”
A professional nanny salary begins at a minimum of $100,000, with compensation increasing based on schedule, scope of responsibilities and experience. For a more detailed breakdown of current standards, we recommend reviewing the full Compensation Guide.
What are common responsibilities included in a nanny’s job description?
The responsibilities of a nanny are shaped entirely by the needs of the household. For some families, the role is centered on daily care and development. For others, it is a more integrated position that supports the broader structure of the home. We work with each client to define that role with clarity before the search begins.
Need a Night Nanny?
Most families seeking overnight support are looking for a newborn care specialist. These roles are designed specifically for early stage care, including sleep and feeding support. Learn more on our Newborn Care Specialist page.
At The Anti-Agency, it starts with a conversation. We’ll guide the search from there and deliver a curated selection of top candidates.
How to Hire a Nanny
The Anti-Agency is your trusted Nanny Agency, placing leading childcare professionals across major residential, metropolitan, and resort destinations:
Southern California, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, and surrounding communities
Northern California, San Francisco, Atherton, Palo Alto, Woodside, and the greater Bay Area
Florida, Miami, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and neighboring coastal areas
New York City and New York State, the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, SoHo, TriBeCa, Chelsea, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, and the greater Tri-State area
Connecticut and nearby regions, Greenwich, Stamford, Westchester, and surrounding communities
New England, Boston and surrounding areas of Massachusetts, as well as Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
The Midwest, Chicago and surrounding areas
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Maryland and Virginia
Texas, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and other major cities
The Pacific Northwest, Seattle and Portland
Resort destinations, Aspen, Colorado, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The Hawaiian Islands, Honolulu, Maui, and the North Shore
Nationwide, with select international placements