Placement Fees
What you pay, laid out plainly.
Since 1996, every family hears the same numbers, in writing, before they commit to anything. Our fee is six weeks of the nanny's salary, with a six-month replacement guarantee.
Since 1996.
Over 30 years placing Bay Area nannies.
6 weeks
of the nanny's gross salary is the whole placement fee. About 11.5% of a year's pay.
6 months
replacement guarantee on every permanent placement, part-time or full-time.
$0
for nannies. Candidates never pay us, and there is no extra charge to interview once your search begins.
Our Fees
Three ways to hire
Permanent Placement
6 weeks of salary
Part-time or full-time, over 3 months
- $325 intake fee to begin your search, credited toward the placement fee.
- Placement fee: hourly rate × guaranteed weekly hours × 6 weeks, due when you accept an offer.
- Six-month replacement guarantee from the nanny's start date.
- Nannies commit to a minimum of one year.
Returning families receive 10% off the placement fee.
Short-Term Placement
$250 + 20%
Assignments under 3 months
- $250 nonrefundable deposit to begin.
- 20% of the nanny's gross pay for the assignment.
- One-week replacement guarantee.
- The nanny's pay (typically $35–$50 an hour) is separate, paid by you.
On-Call & Backup
$50 a day
For a day or two of coverage
- $150 deposit, deducted from the fee, so a day or two is still $150.
- Need more than a few days? It becomes a short-term placement.
- Caregiver pay is separate and goes to the caregiver.
Fee Calculator
Work out your fee
Placement fee
$9,600
40 × 40 hrs × 6 weeks
Less your $325 intake
−$325
Credited toward the fee
Due when you accept an offer
$9,275
A Nanny Connection
$9,600
A fee of 20% of a year's pay
$16,640
Six weeks of salary is about 11.5% of a year's pay ($83,200 a year at these hours). Agencies that charge a percentage of a year's pay commonly charge 20% or more.
Estimates for planning. Your written fee comes from your actual offer.
— Behind the Scenes
The work behind the fee
Every candidate is personally interviewed by Robin, and we verify:
- Nanny experience, confirmed
- Professional references, verified
- TrustLine status
- Driving record (DMV)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Health clearances
- Authorization to work in the United States
— The Process
How it works
- 1
Complete the family application.
Tell us about your family, your schedule, and what matters most to you.
- 2
A personal consultation.
A short call with Robin to talk through your needs and answer your questions.
- 3
Intake fee, and the search begins.
Your $325 intake fee starts the search and is credited toward your placement fee.
- 4
Meet your candidates.
Interviews, and paid trial days if you like.
- 5
Accept an offer.
The placement fee is due, less your intake credit; we help with the work agreement.
- 6
Start with confidence.
Your six-month guarantee begins on the nanny's first day, with check-ins along the way.
— Meet the Founder
A boutique agency, run by the person who knows your candidates.
Robin LeGrand founded A Nanny Connection in 1996. Many of our candidates have worked with the agency before, so Robin knows them personally and is familiar with their experience, professionalism and reliability.
FAQ
Questions about fees
Last updated October 2026
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