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Chicagoland nanny & household staffing

Meet the nanny your family will adore.

We're the North Shore and Chicago agency for families with high standards. Ours are just as high, because we hold caregivers to the standard we'd want for our own families. Tell us what you need, and we'll match you with a pre-vetted career caregiver you'll trust from day one.

Serving Chicagoland since 2010 Pre-vetted career caregivers 30-day replacement guarantee
What we do

Care for every corner of family life

From a full-time nanny to a sitter you book tonight, we place the caregivers who keep your household running and your kids thriving.

Nanny Placement

Long-term or short-term nannies, hand-picked and fully vetted to fit your family.

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Household Staffing

House managers, housekeepers, newborn care, and family assistants, screened to the same standard.

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Backup Care on Demand

Book a pre-vetted sitter from your phone, same day. Great for date nights and last-minute plans.

Book a sitter

Background Checks

Hiring on your own? Order the same agency-level screening we run, and hire with confidence.

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How it works

Your dream team, in three steps

1

Tell us what you need

On a quick, free call we get to know your family's routine, must-haves, and schedule.

2

Meet your matches

We hand-pick candidates and send full profiles, references and all, before you interview.

3

Welcome them home

Trial your favorite, then hire with a work agreement and our 30-day replacement guarantee.

Why families choose us

The same high standards you have.

Your kids are your whole world, and you deserve someone you can count on without a second thought. We treat every family like our own.

  • Many of us are parents, so we vet the way you would.
  • A small, curated roster of hand-selected, thoroughly screened caregivers.
  • Personalized matchmaking, not a database dump.
  • Part-time or full-time, one flat rate.
  • Complimentary post-hire support and a 30-day replacement guarantee.
See what sets us apart

The nanny agency loved by moms, dads, and kids everywhere.

Every caregiver clears background checks, reference checks, and an in-person interview before they meet you. Then we match by hand, and if they don't light up talking about the work, they don't make the team.

For caregivers

Care for a living? We're hiring.

Join a small, supported team that treats you like a professional and matches you with families who value you.

Loved by Chicagoland families

Families keep coming back

★★★★★
The caregiver that we found through DNB has been such a perfect fit for our family. Being a former preschool teacher, I can be picky about the care of my kids, but I have zero worries with the caregiver that we have. Bridget hit the nail on the head, and we are forever grateful for her help!
Parry Family
★★★★★
They helped me find amazing childcare experts, including people who navigated complex health issues with my children. And it was painless. I cannot recommend this service highly enough.
Ruby-Sachs Family
★★★★★
I needed a sitter last second for my newborn and Bridget was beyond helpful. She got me a sitter within a couple hours who was beyond qualified and had great recommendations. We are so grateful and will be using DNB again!!
Montgomery Family
Let's find your match

Ready to meet your dream candidate?

Fill out our Find a Caregiver form or call us at 312-698-3770 to book a free consultation. We'll reach out within 24 hours to talk through what your family needs.