Pricing
Choosing a caregiver for your loved ones is one of the most important decisions you will make for your family. At DNB, we personalize each and every search to help you find the highest quality fit for your family’s unique needs. We connect you with pre-vetted, professional nannies, whether you need a sitter on demand or a permanent nanny. Choose the option that fits your family best:
The World’s Best Babysitters On Demand
$50/booking + $30-$35/hr sitter rate depending on number of children and responsibilities
Need a sitter you can trust, stat? Our app matches you with an available, pre-vetted babysitter from our team of career nannies.
- Easy booking with Date Night Boutique phone app
- Same-day booking available
- Hourly rate paid directly to your sitter
- Great for date nights, backup care, & last-minute plans
- Unlimited bookings on demand
- Pre-vetted career nannies
- Sitter may vary based on availability
- 4-hour minimum
Nanny & Household Staff Placement
$500 search fee + 15% of expected annual salary due upon hire (minimum $5000) + $30+/hr candidate rate
Looking for consistent, long-term care? We run a customized search and match you with the top candidates for your needs.
- Hire your favorite candidate as your own employee
- Personalized vetting and matching
- Review candidate profiles before interviewing, including profile pictures, bios, interests, references, recommendation letters, degrees, unique qualifications, and certifications
- Short-term or long-term placement
- Part-time or full-time schedule
- Expert work agreement contract template
- 30-day free replacement guarantee
- Optional: Fresh background check upon placement ($100)
Please note: The market rate for agency-level candidates start at $30/hour for nannies, $32+/hour for house managers, and $35+/hour for housekeepers. Babysitters booked through the Date Night Boutique phone app are $30-$35/hour, paid by you directly.
FAQs
We’re so happy you’re here! Here are the As to your Qs.
Once I pay a one-time placement fee, will I need to pay agency fees for other services (date nights, a housekeeper, etc.)?
Yes. Agency fees are separate for each caregiver you hire due to the amount of effort DNB puts into finding you a perfect match.
What's included in the long-term placement agency fee?
- Thorough in-person and/or video interview with candidates
- Detailed candidate profiles, work experience, education, skills, notes, references, and more
- Scheduling assistance for interviews
- Trial/working interview
- Guides/templates/work agreement to assist you with interview process and a long-lasting, healthy relationship
- Rigorous background check
- Domestic payroll company referral
- Complimentary post-hire follow-up/consulting
- One free caregiver replacement
What if a long-term placement doesn't work out?
Depending on the circumstances, DNB will provide one replacement candidate for free once within the first 30 days. We strongly recommend trialing any nanny you’re interested in hiring before making a permanent offer.
How many nannies should I expect to interview?
We work hard to not waste your time and only bring you the candidates that match your specifications. Most clients interview 3 nanny candidates. Rest assured, we won’t stop until we find the One.
Can you accommodate families with children or adults that have special needs?
Absolutely. We work with highly compassionate caregivers who have extensive experience caring for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, feeding tubes, and others. If we cannot meet your family’s care requirements (which hasn’t happened yet!), we will do our best to connect you to an agency that can.
why do your charge the same rate for part-time and full-time caregivers?
From years of working in the industry, we have found that searching for a quality, reliable part-time nanny is just as much legwork as searching for a full-time nanny. Our goal is to find someone who will stay with your family long-term, regardless of how many hours they work per week.
How are taxes handled?
As an employer, you are responsible for paying your household employee legally. We highly recommend having Poppins Payroll take care of your tax obligations for you. Many of us at DNB have personally tried various payroll services, and we all prefer Poppins by a large margin. They’re even one of the most affordable — yet you’d never know it by their quality.
Is there a minimum amount of time I have to book someone?
Yes, there is a 4-hour minimum for all services.
What's your cancellation policy?
Cancellations after a caregiver has been confirmed are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.
What types of benefits should I provide a long-term caregiver?
Benefits commonly include:
- Guaranteed hours (required by agency)
- Paid vacation time (required by agency)
- Paid holidays (required by agency)
- Paid sick days (required by agency)
- Mileage reimbursement for use of personal car while on the job (required by agency)
- Holiday bonus (typically one week’s pay)
- Annual raise based on job performance or new siblings
How long does it take to hire a nanny?
It depends on the requirements of your search, your communication with us, and your availability to meet with candidates. Most families find their nanny between 2 and 4 weeks. Short-term placements are much faster.
I paid the search fee to find a nanny. do I have to pay another search fee to hire another household employee?
Yes. Search fees are due per caregiver search, meaning they do not transfer from one search to another. Once a search is closed, you must pay a new search fee to reopen it (ex. you hired someone on your own but it didn’t work out).
Ready to meet your dream caregiver?
Wonderful! Please fill out our Find A Caregiver form or give us a call at 312-698-3770 to schedule a complimentary consultation. We’ll contact you to discuss your family’s unique needs within 24 hours.