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. See our rates below.
Agency Fees
All placements longer than one month have a $675, non-refundable search fee. Please note that 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). Last-minute and holiday rates apply.
daily rate: $50
permanent placement: $4000
Caregiver Rates
There is a 4-hour minimum for all services. Payment is due at booking confirmation. Cancellations after a caregiver has been confirmed are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.
Date Night Sitter
now bookable through an app!
$30/hour
NANNY
professional, experienced childcare
$25+/hour
Nanny/House Manager
childcare, errands, driving, light cleaning, laundry
$30/hour
Housekeeper
the cleanest your home will ever be
$35/hour
Newborn Care
newborn care specialist for nights or days
$40/hour
Adult Care
medicine administration, driving, friendship
$30/hour
Overnight Nanny
nighttime care while you’re away
8PM-8AM: $200, 8AM-8PM: $30/hour
Personal Assistant
errands, drop-off/pick-ups, grocery shopping, etc.
$30/hour
Live-in Care
must have private bedroom, bathroom
negotiable
Custom Requests
travel nannies, party assistants, or anything else
pricing varies
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
- We will consider one free caregiver replacement within the first 30 days on a case by case basis
What's considered a long-term placement?
A placement is considered long-term when you offer a contract for 1 year or longer.
What if a long-term placement doesn't work out?
Depending on the circumstances, DNB will provide one potential replacement candidate for free once within the first 30 days on a case by case basis. 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, 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 your nanny or housekeeper’s employer, you are responsible for paying 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's considered a short-term placement?
A placement is considered short-term when you hire someone once or on an as-needed basis.
What types of benefits should I provide a long-term caregiver?
Benefits commonly include:
- Guaranteed hours
- Vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Holiday bonus
- Reimbursement for use of personal car (gas, maintenance for wear and tear)
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Paid 52 weeks per year
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Annual salary review based on job performance
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 6 weeks. Short-term placements are much faster.
Why do you have flat agency fees instead of charging a percentage of the caregiver's salary?
Put simply, we want to be fair to our families and our caregivers with permanent placements. We feel that one flat fee is easier to understand and budget for than a percentage of pay. We also want to empower our caregivers to accept payments directly without anyone taking a cut. Our goal is to work with your unique family to assist you in finding a nanny that not only matches your family’s need for excellent childcare, but also one that fits your family’s budget. In most cases, percentage-based fees are significantly higher than flat fees. We want you to feel confident that our pricing is truthful and not based on collecting a higher placement fee for our pockets.
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 48 hours.