Transparent costs
Care that's priceless. Pricing that's clear.
Choosing who cares for your loved ones is one of the biggest calls you'll make, and we get it. We hold every caregiver to the same standard you'd set for your own family, whether you need a sitter tonight or a full-time nanny for years to come. Here's what that looks like.
Serving Chicagoland since 2010
Vetted like family
30-day replacement guarantee
On demand
Babysitting on Demand
$50
/ booking
Plus $30/hr paid directly to your sitter
Need a sitter you trust, fast? Our app matches you with an available, pre-vetted babysitter from our own team of career nannies.
- Easy booking through the DNB app or web portal
- Same-day booking available
- Great for date nights, backup care, and last-minute plans
- Unlimited bookings on demand
- Pre-vetted career nannies
- 4-hour minimum per booking
Most Popular
Long or short-term
Nanny & Household Staffing
15%
of annual salary
$600 search fee to begin · $5,000 placement minimum
Looking for lasting care or a shorter-term match? We introduce you to top candidates and guide you all the way to hire.
- $600 search fee starts your personalized search
- 15% of expected annual salary due upon hire ($5,000 minimum)
- Candidates take home $30+/hr, paid by you directly
- Hire your favorite candidate as your own employee
- Review full profiles before you interview: bios, references, letters, and certifications
- Short-term or long-term, part-time or full-time
- Expert work agreement contract template included
- 30-day free replacement guarantee
- Optional fresh background check on placement (+$100)
A la carte
Background Check
$175
/ screening
Run through a trusted third-party provider
Hiring on your own? Order the same agency-level screening we run, a la carte, and hire with confidence.
- National criminal background check
- County-level criminal records
- Sex offender registry search
- SSN trace and address history
- Driving record
- Identity verification
- Social media review
Backup care memberships
Prefer backup care on a routine?
Beyond booking one sitter at a time at $50 a booking, two monthly plans keep backup care on autopilot. Every sitter is pre-vetted, and it's always our own team.
Most flexible
Unlimited monthly
Unlimited Backup Care
$100
/ month
Plus $30/hr paid directly to your sitter
Book as often as you like. We auto-assign an available, pre-vetted sitter from our team each time.
- Unlimited bookings every month
- Auto-assigned sitter based on who's available
- Every sitter pre-vetted from our own team
- Great for last-minute and same-day plans
- No per-booking agency fee
Concierge
Same sitter
Same-Sitter Concierge
$500
/ month
Plus your sitter's hourly rate, paid directly
The concierge plan. We hand-match you with one preferred sitter who comes on a consistent schedule, every time.
- Your hand-matched, preferred sitter
- The same trusted face every visit
- A consistent, recurring schedule
- Priority scheduling and support
- Every sitter pre-vetted from our own team
A note on rates. Agency caregivers typically take home $30+/hr for nanny roles and $35+/hr for house manager and housekeeper roles. Families using W-2 payroll should factor in employer taxes when setting an hourly rate. Sitters booked through the DNB app are $30/hr, paid by you directly.
Loved by Chicagoland families
Families keep coming back
★★★★★
DNB was by far the best and most professional option we found! Bridget was very responsive to texts and calls to make sure we had the best experience possible with our sitter. She was wonderful, showed up early and was super pleasant to be around. We felt VERY comfortable and safe leaving our 16 month old in their care.Pingel Family
★★★★★
We could not get by without Date Night Boutique in Lake Forest. As working parents with demanding schedules, we have never been let down by DNB, even in last minute situations.R. K. · Lake Forest
Good questions
Questions families ask
Your fee covers the full search and hire:
- Thorough interviews with candidates, in person and by video
- Detailed candidate profiles: experience, education, skills, references, and notes
- Interview scheduling help and a trial working interview
- Guides and a work agreement template for a healthy, lasting relationship
- A rigorous background check and a payroll company referral
- Complimentary post-hire follow-up and one free replacement
Depending on the circumstances, we'll provide one free replacement candidate within the first 30 days. We strongly recommend trialing any nanny before you make a permanent offer.
Most families interview about three candidates. We only bring you people who match what you're looking for, and we keep going until we find the one.
Absolutely. We work with compassionate caregivers experienced in autism spectrum disorder, diabetes, cerebral palsy, ADHD, feeding tubes, and more. If we can't meet your family's needs (which hasn't happened yet), we'll do our best to connect you with an agency that can.
Finding a quality, reliable part-time nanny takes just as much work as a full-time search. Our goal is a caregiver who stays with your family long-term, whatever the weekly hours.
As an employer, you're responsible for paying your household employee legally. We highly recommend Poppins Payroll to handle your tax obligations. Many of us have tried the alternatives and prefer Poppins by a wide margin, and it's one of the most affordable too.
It depends on your search requirements, communication, and availability to meet candidates. Most families find their nanny within two to four weeks. Short-term placements move faster.
Common benefits include:
- Guaranteed hours, paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick days (all required by the agency)
- Mileage reimbursement for personal car use on the job (required by the agency)
- A holiday bonus, often one week's pay
- An annual raise based on performance or a growing family
There's a 4-hour minimum for all services. Once a caregiver's confirmed, cancellations are subject to a $150 fee.
Let's find your match
Ready to meet your dream candidate?
Fill out our family application form or call us at 312-698-3770 to book a complimentary consultation. We'll reach out within 24 hours to talk through what your family needs.