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Frequently Asked Questions

We utilize a variety of channels, including personal and client referrals, our extensive nanny network, online job boards, parenting groups and organizations, our website, networking, and word of mouth.

We receive a couple thousand applicants per year and about 6% of the applicants apply make it through our stringent vetting process.

Every candidate undergoes several rounds of interviews during our selection process. We meticulously verify references over the phone, authenticate them, assess candidates’ online profiles, and conduct behavioral and professional evaluations throughout the process.

Rates vary based on location, job responsibilities, and the candidate’s level of experience, education, and credentials. The average rates for our experienced nannies are as follows:

NYC: approximately $35.00- $45.00 gross per hour

Outside of NYC: approximately $30.00- $40.00 gross per hour.

Hourly compensation is consistent regardless of whether the nanny is live-in or live-out.

An Engagement Fee of $850 is required for ANM to begin the exciting process of starting your search for a Permanent or Temporary Placement. The engagement fee gets deducted from the final placement fee.

Our Placement Fees are percentage-based and range between 18% of the candidate’s gross annual income and 30% for temporary placements.

Call us for a customized quote specific to your ideal role.

Yes, we are! The nonprofit organization, Association of Premier Nanny Agencies, vets and supports nanny agencies in the United States and worldwide. Because the nanny agency industry is largely unregulated, APNA members (such as A Nanny Match) undergo a rigorous review of all our documents, materials, and agreements to ensure we operate ethically and within the law.

We recommend beginning your search at least 4 weeks prior to your preferred start date.

The duration of the process will vary depending on factors such as your responsiveness, the availability of qualified candidates, the job criteria, and your location.

The average timeline is about 6-8 weeks.

Absolutely. We are experts in running specialized searches for nannies with specific backgrounds and skills that match your family’s needs and preferences.

In addition to childcare, a nanny’s household duties may include; keeping the children’s areas and the main spaces of the home neat, clean, and tidy, children’s laundry, loading and unloading the dishwasher, running child-related errands, basic meal preparation and general assistance in helping the household run smoothly.
Contact us to learn how we can assist you in creating a unique job description, such as Nanny/Family Assistant or Nanny/Housekeeper, which includes additional responsibilities beyond a traditional nanny role.

In compliance with labor laws, once you extend an offer of employment, your new hire will undergo a thorough background check, including:

● Criminal Background Investigation
● DMV Driving Record (if applicable)
● Social Security Number Verification
● Address Trace and Verification
● Civil Restraining Orders
● National Wants and Warrants
● National Sex Offender Registry

Specific benefits vary depending on the candidate’s needs and the schedule they are hired for (PT or FT). Common benefits include:

● Paid vacation and sick time
● Holiday pay
● Medical, dental, and/or vision insurance coverage or healthcare stipend
● Gas mileage stipend, or Metrocard if applicable
● Meals while working
● 401K
● Relocation assistance if applicable

We offer guidance on how to craft your wage and benefits package.

We make every effort to help you make the right decision from the beginning, but in the unlikely event that a successful candidate for a permanent position leaves or is terminated during the first ninety (90) days of employment, we will work with you to help you find a replacement.

As their employer, you are responsible for paying your nanny according to your state labor laws and withholding taxes. We will be happy to assist you with the process by introducing you to our expert payroll partners, GTM Payroll Services.

We’re not entirely sure because it’s undeniably a risky practice!


Up until recently, the nanny industry in the U.S. was largely unregulated, but that has changed as both employers and nannies have become more informed about the potential risks and advantages—especially after numerous issues with illegal pay surfaced during the pandemic. The IRS actively monitors such infractions, and nannies are increasingly more aware of the repercussions.


Hiring a nanny illegally can often result in audits, fines, and lawsuits for the parents, and nannies miss out on vital protections, including unemployment and workers’ compensation benefits.


Professional nannies expect legal pay, just like employees in any other career. The responsibility will always fall on you, the employer. We’re here to help you understand the risks and navigate legal pay.

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