For Families
The Columbus Nanny Agency will act as your partner in finding the right nanny for your family. We meet each nanny candidate and conduct a thorough interview. We also contact each candidate’s references. By the end of this interview, we will have assessed the nanny’s ability to care for your children as well as her personality and care giving style.
Our nannies are educated and experienced child caregivers that meet the following criteria:
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18 years of age or older
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Completed high school or the equivalent
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Eligible to work in the United States
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Minimum 3 years of child care experience
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2 + child care references from non-family members
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In good health and up-to-date on basic immunizations
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Non-smoker
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Certified in Pediatric CPR
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Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, good driving record and auto insurance
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Satisfactory background check results including fingerprinting and drug test
How it Works |The Process
Step 1
Fill Out The Form
FAMILY APPLICATION
Click the link above to fill out the application to give us more details about your needs.
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Review Candidates
Choose the best matching nanny and pay the $350 non-refundable placement fee (toward the total placement cost) to move to interview. Receive and sign our employee referral contract.
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Step 2
Correspondence With Us
Shortly after we receive your application form, we will contact you either via phone or via email to get to know you and your family a little better.
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Step 5
Interview Your Nanny
Choose who you'd like to invite into your home to get to know your family better.
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Step 3
Nanny Match
We send you profiles of appropriate nanny candidates who best match your family's needs. Review the nannies' profiles we've hand selected for your family.
Step 6
Hire & Contract
Once you've chosen the perfect fit for your family and the nanny accepts the offer, we work with you and your new nanny by offering guidance in creating a contract that meets both parties' needs. We will provide the background check, DMV report and drug test, and connect you with a payroll company.
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Fees
Administrative Deposit
Once the Columbus Nanny Agency and your family have decided to proceed with the search and placement process, you will complete an Employee Referral Agreement and submit the non-refundable administrative deposit of $350.00.
Placement Fee
The Columbus Nanny Agency will collect the Placement Fee (less the deposit) within one week of your nanny’s start date. The Placement Fees are as follows:
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$2,200* for a permanent nanny (full-time or part-time)
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$1,800* for a temporary nanny (4 months or fewer)
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$350 Retainer Fee
*fees above DO NOT include state sales/use tax
Replacement Schedule
While the Columbus Nanny Agency holds the utmost confidence in successful relationships and work environments for placed nannies and their families, there may be situations that simply cannot be resolved.
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If a new nanny must be assigned in the first 3 months of a placement, the Columbus Nanny Agency will assist you in finding a new nanny at no additional charge.
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If a new nanny must be assigned during the 3-6 month time frame, we will assist you in finding a new nanny and apply 75% of your original placement fee to the new placement.
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If a new nanny must be assigned during the 6-9 month time frame, we will assist you in finding a new nanny and apply 50% of your original placement fee to the new placement.
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If a new nanny must be assigned during the 9-12 month time frame, we will assist you in finding a new nanny and apply 25% of your original placement fee to the new placement.
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The Refund and Replacement Schedule will not apply if subsequent nannies must be replaced. Other restrictions may apply.